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Mathu Joyini

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2021-02-17

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2021-10-19

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1. “Fifthly, the COVID-19 vaccine should be made a global good and be distributed in a fair, equitable and timely manner that prioritizes front-line workers and high- risk populations, inclusive of refugees and displaced communities. And lastly, we call for the lifting of sanctions and unilateral coercive measures in order to allow countries subject to them to devote their efforts and resources to strengthening health and protection systems and promoting universal access to vaccines and treatments developed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic equitably and affordably. If ever there were a time for enhanced global unity, solidarity and cooperation, this is that time. Our success in the fight against this pandemic will be realized only through collaboration, cooperation and, most important, global solidarity.”

   2021-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/157 (2021) · source

2. “Thirdly, all States should gain adequate access to safe and affordable COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics as well as medical products and personal protective equipment. Fourthly, we must address the challenges of accessing vaccines for developing countries, particularly in Africa. We thus support the call for the temporary waiver of certain provisions of the Agreement on Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights to allow for a more efficient response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as that would allow for adequate access to safe and affordable COVID-19 vaccines; the waiver will facilitate the transfer of technology and know-how necessary to scale up the manufacturing of medical products and equipment.”

   2021-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/157 (2021) · source

3. “First, we must call upon parties to give access to the vaccination to populations that are under their control and facilitate the work of humanitarian organizations and those health personnel in charge of vaccinations, in accordance with their legal obligations under international humanitarian law. Secondly, it is imperative that investments be made to strengthen health systems through the shoring up of supply chains, allocating sustainable and adequate financing and empowering front-line and community health workers who can deliver care directly to those in need within their local settings. In that regard, we urge developing countries to increase their investment in both the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility and broader humanitarian assistance, which remains essential.”

   2021-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/157 (2021) · source

4. “The initial rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has borne witness once again to the disparity that exists between wealthy and low-income income countries and the serious risk that this has for ensuring equal access to all. In order to ensure the prevention, containment and treatment of COVID-19, we need to level the playing field. We recognize that violence and instability in conflict situations can exacerbate the pandemic. In addition, the administration of vaccines in armed conflict is very challenging to navigate, but in order to ensure that countries in armed conflict receive vaccines in a timely and unhindered manner, I wish to propose the following.”

   2021-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/157 (2021) · source

5. “It often leads to the disruption of vaccine cold-chain management, which cripples the health-care system, resulting in the killing of health-care personnel and the obstruction of humanitarian access. It is in that regard that South Africa reiterates its support for the Secretary-General’s call for the immediate cessation of hostilities in all conflict situations. South Africa urges parties in areas of conflict to heed this call and to prioritize efforts to consolidate durable peace and stability. The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that marginalized communities, including internally displaced persons, asylum-seekers and detainees, must also be included in national vaccination programmes and be recognized as people in need of the health protections that will be provided by the vaccine.”

   2021-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/157 (2021) · source

6. “We thank the United Kingdom for having convened this very important and timely meeting to allow the Security Council to assess the progress made since the implementation of resolution 2532 (2020), which addresses the global health challenge of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on peace and security. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to loss of human life worldwide and its impact has been felt globally among all countries, as it has exposed and aggravated vulnerabilities and inequalities in both developing and developed countries. The COVID-19 pandemic has also presented an array of challenges to societies affected by armed conflict and acute fragility. Armed conflict is one of the challenging emergencies that disrupt societal function and hamper access to health care.”

   2021-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/157 (2021) · source