No Pandemic Agreement by December as Negotiators Need ‘More Time’

The World Health Organization (WHO) will not complete negotiations on an agreement that could grant global officials extensive powers during and between pandemics.

The WHO will not finalize the Pandemic Agreement draft by December 2024, as announced by the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body. Member states agreed to continue negotiations into 2025, aiming for completion by the next World Health Assembly, according to co-chair Ambassador Anne-Claire Amprou.

The Negotiating Body is currently in its 12th meeting after 32 months of talks. While some countries and groups have warned against rushing the process, the Africa Group wanted the agreement to be adopted quickly.

“Member states have made progress on the text to reach a consensus on all the key elements of the pandemic agreement,” said INB co-chair Ambassador Anne-Claire Amprou.

“Today, member states agreed we need to conclude the agreement as soon as possible and continue negotiations into 2025 with the goal of concluding the agreement by the next WHA scheduled in May 2025, so we are moving in the right direction with a strong political

At this point, WHO officials are now hoping to adopt the pact’s official text during the upcoming 78th World Health Assembly, which is set to commence on May 19, 2025. Despite considerable global outcry against the proposed pandemic agreement, critics assert that the negotiating body has not shown any inclination to reconsider what they regard as the most concerning provisions. For example, the “Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing system.”

This is the latest major setback for a global agreement that could lead the U.S. and other countries to give up significant financial resources, technology, and elements of national control to a global governing body led by someone with Marxist ties. Initially, the plan was to finalize the agreement last May, but officials have since delayed it until after the Biden-Harris administration leaves office.

With the new Trump Administration focused on protecting national sovereignty, Jennifer Kates, a global health policy expert at KFF, stated last Friday that she does not expect the pandemic agreements to be approved or accepted by the United States, as that would significantly weaken them.

Pandemic Treaty Agreement in the Latest Negotiations

Twelfth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) for a WHO instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response

4 – 15 November 2024

In December 2021, the World Health Assembly established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) to draft and negotiate a convention, agreement or other international instrument under the Constitution of the World Health Organization, to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.

The Twelfth meeting of the INB is to be held in hybrid format from 4-15 November 2024. (PROGRAM ITINERARY HERE) The opening and closing plenary sessions of the INB are open to WHO Member States, Associate Members, Observers and regional economic integration organizations, as well all relevant stakeholders. These sessions, on 4 November and 15 November, will be publicly webcast and archived for later viewing. Relevant stakeholders (Annexes A–E) will be invited to join for a brief open session at the beginning of each day to be updated on progress and provide their views on relevant Articles. Substantive negotiating sessions will be held in closed format.

Watch some the webcast here.

According to https://healthpolicy-watch.news/ WHO member states are still divided on important issues related to a pandemic agreement. The latest talks suggest a weakened agreement, with future discussions likely accepted by only a few countries. After inconclusive talks, INB12 is currently happening this week. A decision was needed by tomorrow on whether to hold a December WHA meeting, which has now been canceled. The Africa Group and the US were in favor of this meeting, seeing it as a crucial chance for a favorable outcome.

Many countries, including the European Union, urged caution. EU Ambassador Lotte Knudsen emphasized the need for workable solutions since several key issues remain unresolved.

Representing 35 countries in the Equity Group, Malaysia outlined the significant challenges low and middle-income countries face to improve their situation. Their main concern is ensuring that countries sharing information about dangerous pathogens can benefit from vaccines and other medical advancements resulting from this collaboration.

The #pandemic agreement will not be adopted at a special World Health Assembly (WHA) next month as countries still need “more time” to conclude the complex talks.

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November 5th California State Election Results

At PERK and PERK Advocacy, we are committed to empowering families with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their children's education and rights. Providing timely information on election results in California is part of our mission to enhance understanding of the policies that directly impact educational rights, parental authority, and medical freedom. By keeping you updated on how elections shape these critical areas, we aim to foster civic engagement and informed participation in the democratic process. Understanding the outcomes of these elections can help you advocate for the rights that matter most to your family and community.

PERK Advocacy would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Sheehy Strategy Group for their tremendous efforts and hard work in the legislative and public policy arena. Their expertise and strategic partnership have been invaluable in furthering our mission to protect the educational rights of children and uphold parental and medical freedoms. Together, we have navigated complex challenges and achieved meaningful progress, and we look forward to continuing this collaborative journey for the benefit of our communities. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and dedication. Please see this extensive and in depth election analysis below from the Sheehy Strategy Group.

November 5th California State Election Results Analysis

by Sheehy Strategy Group

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PRESIDENTIAL RACE RESULTS

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Races too close to call.

There are several legislative races that are too close too call. So check for updates to see the latest information.

The Secretary of State’s website offers a “close contest” feature for tracking elections with margins under 2%. This page updates with contests where candidates or ballot measures have less than a 2% difference as results come in. Results will evolve during the 30-day canvass period as all ballots are counted.

For the latest up to date results click here. Election results will be updated throughout the canvass period as vote-by-mail ballots, provisional ballots, and other ballots are processed. Depending on the volume of these types of ballots, it may take up to 30 days for county elections officials to verify voter records and determine if ballots have been cast by eligible voters. The frequency of updated results will vary based on the size of each county and the process each county elections office uses to tally and report votes.

County elections officials must report final results for presidential electors by December 3, 2024, and all other contests by December 6, 2024. The Secretary of State will compile presidential results by December 7, 2024, and certify all election results by December 13, 2024.

BART ordered to pay over $7 million to former employees denied religious exemptions.

In 2021, the Board of Directors for BART made a decision to enact a Covid-19 vaccine mandate for all employees working within the organization. When several employees sought religious exemptions to this mandate, their requests were unfortunately not accommodated, leading to their termination from employment. In response to this situation, the Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) took on the case of these affected employees. “Last Friday, the jury first determined that BART failed to prove an undue hardship in denying any accommodations to the employees. Yesterday, the jury further concluded that all of the employees had met their burden of showing a genuine conflict between their faith and the vaccine requirement, which was implemented in late 2021. The jury then accepted the numbers calculated by the plaintiffs’ economic expert for lost wages and added $1 million to each of those figures.” BART now has to pay $7.8 million to six former employees after a jury found the company discriminated against them after they asked for a religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccine. PJI Press release here.

Tonia Lewis-Williams says she was a utility worker at BART for 16 years. She says she was fired while on leave for not getting the COVID vaccine and now a jury says she and five others should be compensated. As a result, the plaintiffs were awarded over $1 million each in damages. PJI's president remarked on the outcome, stating, “These verdicts are seismic—a 7.8 San Francisco legal earthquake. This amazing outcome represents so much hard work by our dedicated team, the perseverance shown by these clients, and the fairness upheld by our judicial system.”

The Pacific Justice Institute represents the former employees. Glynn Finley Mortl Hanlon & Friedenberg LLP represents BART. The case is Lewis-Williams v. San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, N.D. Cal., No. 3:22-cv-06119, 10/23/24.

This case is monumental and represents a significant development that dovetails harmoniously with PERK's current and past lawsuits centered on the same important merit. Cases such as PERK’s case of Granada Hills Charter School Case and most recent case filed against Willows Community School are currently in the courts. See more of PERK lawsuits here. The implications of the BART case could potentially influence future legal strategies and reinforce our ongoing commitment to protecting educational and medical freedom.

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