Taiwan and the Trouble With the WHO, Part 2

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Thursday May 03, 2007 · 8:24 AM PDT

2007/05/03 · 08:24

What happens when the freedom of the press is no longer free? Taiwanese journalists sent to Geneva to cover the annual World Health Assembly have found out the hard way.

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Do you think the United Nations should allow Taiwanese journalists accreditation to cover the World Health Assembly and other UN-related meetings?

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Do you think the United Nations should allow Taiwanese journalists accreditation to cover the World Health Assembly and other UN-related meetings?

Yes

20 votes

1 vote

Taiwan and the Trouble with the W.H.O. (Part 1)

Psalmanazar

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Tuesday April 17, 2007 · 1:40 PM PDT

2007/04/17 · 13:40

From the WHO Constitution preamble:

"The State Parties to this Constitution declare, in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations, that the following principles are basic to the happiness, harmonious relations and security of all peoples:[1]
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The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, political belief, economic or social condition.

The health of all peoples is fundamental to the attainment of peace and security and is dependent upon the fullest co-operation of individuals and States.
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The extension to all peoples of the benefits of medical, psychological and related knowledge is essential to the fullest attainment of health."

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Do you think Taiwan should become a full member of the World Health Organization?

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Do you think Taiwan should become a full member of the World Health Organization?

Yes, I do. Taiwanese have just as much right to fully participate in matters of global health as anyone else.

57 votes

No, but I do think it should at least be allowed to participate as an observer.

0 votes

No, Taiwan doesn't qualify as a state and thereby has no right to participate in the WHO.

3 votes

American liberals, Taiwan needs your help!

Psalmanazar

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Friday August 18, 2006 · 11:18 AM PDT

2006/08/18 · 11:18

When most Americans think of Taiwan, they're probably more likely to think of it as a place where their high-tech gadgets come from, or maybe as that place that China keeps threatening to attack. But how many of us know about its democracy and the troubles it currently faces in its attempts to join the international community? Read More

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