The disturbing trend of “vaccine nationalism” in which wealthy countries hoard Covid-19 medical supplies such as vaccines, will only serve to prolong the pandemic. Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsavles drove home this point in his address to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday, February 17, titled “Ensuring Equitable Access for COVID-19 Vaccines in Contexts Affected by Conflict and Instability.” “The simple truth is that unless vaccines are made …
The month of February was a busy period at the Security Council with a packed agenda of activities conducted remotely in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our delegation continued to work closely in the “A3+1” configuration with our African brothers and sisters (Niger, Kenya and Tunisia) on many country-specific and thematic issues. 1. Open Debate on Threats to International Peace and Security caused by Terrorist Acts: Our delegation highlighted the …
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