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E-Rundbrief - Info 597 - Initiative "For an Independent WHO":
WHO (World Health Organisation) accused of non assistance to population
in danger; WHO under influence by the IAEA (International Atomic Energy
Agency) ignores the dimensions of nuclear contaminations and health
dangers - not only in certain regions, but worldwide.<br><br>
</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=3>Bad Ischl,
23.9.2007<br><br>
Begegnungszentrum für aktive Gewaltlosigkeit<br><br>
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</font>WHO (World Health Organisation) accused of non assistance to
population in danger<br><br>
20/09/2007 : WHO Action Group Press release 20 September 2007<br><br>
The campaign « For an Independent WHO » has maintained a permanent
presence at the entrance of the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland,
for nearly six months now. Since 26 April 2007, one or two people stand
in front of WHO from 8 till 6, Monday to Friday. On a large panel next to
them is written ”One million children in the area around Chernobyl,
contaminated, ill, ignored by WHO”.<br><br>
Many WHO employees and staff of other international organisations,
curious about the action and the nature of the « crime » visit the people
of the ”permanent presence”. They have been astounded to discover the
reasons behind WHO’s neglect of the health conditions of affected
populations. Insiders report that the campaign is a source of
considerable interest and some anxiety for WHO’s senior staff . The truth
about the cover up is likely to be revealed soon thanks partly to the
false claim by a WHO spokesperson that the proceedings of the
international consultation held in Geneva in 1995 and Kiev in 2001, on
the health consequences of the accident, were duly published.<br><br>
The aim of this unprecedented action is to ensure that WHO recovers
complete freedom of action, in line with its constitutional mandate, in
relation to care and protection of affected populations. The campaign
condemns the subordination of WHO to the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA) in research on radiation and health. According to the
little known Agreement signed in 1959, WHO recognises that the objective
of the IAEA is ”to accelerate and enlarge the contribution of atomic
energy to peace, health and prosperity throughout the world”. The IAEA is
thus judge and jury in relation to the health risks of nuclear
activities.<br><br>
As a result of this agreement, WHO still claims today, 21 years after the
Chernobyl catastrophe, that there have been only 56 victims. Between 600
000 and one million « liquidators » saved Europe by extinguishing the
fire and constructing the sarcophagus. Many of these men suffer and die
in atrocious circumstances. The same cover up operates in relation to the
health effects of Depleted Uranium 238 (US) in weapons used in Kosovo,
Kuwait, Afghanistan and Irak (Addition by Matthias Reichl: And in other
regions - like Israel - Palestine... - and worldwide through distribution
by contaminated nano-particles on the ground and in the
atmosphere).<br><br>
Since the existence of this agreement and its effects on WHO’s work were
discovered, the director general’s office has received many petitions and
letters. In 2001, the Swiss Minister of Health, Ruth Dreifuss, supported
by the Ministers of Health of Norway and Canada, requested that the
matter be placed on the agenda of the World Health Assembly. No
opposition was expressed. Despite this, the agreement has still not been
put in question.<br><br>
Next steps of the Campaign:<br><br>
Around forty people attended the General Assembly of the group
«Independent WHO» held in Geneva, 15/16 September. Four decisions were
taken:<br><br>
1. The permanent presence will continue until WHO recovers complete
independence in line with its constitution: ”to act as the directing and
coordinating authority on international health work, to promote and
conduct research in the field of health, to provide information, counsel
and assistance in the field of health, and to assist in developing an
informed public opinion among all people on matters of health (Article
2a, n, q and r) in relation to protection of populations subjected to
nuclear risks, in particular in the territories around
Chernobyl.<br><br>
2. The group will organize a series of activities to commemorate the 22nd
anniversary of the Chernobyl catastrophe on 26 April 2008 and at the
World Health Assembly in May 2008.<br><br>
3. A resolution will be proposed in January at the Executive Board for
inclusion on the agenda of the World Health Assembly in May 2008. The
resolution will demand revisions to the 1959 WHO/IAEA Agreement, care and
protection of populations contaminated by the Chernobyl catastrophe, and
the establishment of a Commission of independent experts on ionising
radiation and the effects of chronic, internal, low dose radiation on the
genome and on health. This Commission must include all studies undertaken
by independent researchers who will report their results at the 2009
World Health Assembly.<br><br>
4. An International Appeal by Health Professionals to the WHO will be
launched by the group. This Appeal will request that the WHO undertake
independent research in the national territories concerned, in particular
the three countries most affected by the Chernobyl catastrophe
Ukraine, the Russian Federation and Belarus to study
radiocontamination and its effects on population health and to
communicate the results to the newly established Commission of
independent experts on radiation and health.<br><br>
Organized by :<br><br>
• CRIIRAD,<br>
The network Sortir du Nucléaire,<br>
• Contratom, Geneva,<br>
• SDN Loire et Vilaine,<br>
• Compagnie Brut de Béton, (Theatre Group)<br>
• Enfants de Tchernobyl Belarus<br><br>
• With the support of 40 international NGOs<br><br>
Contact : <br><br>
Yann Forget (Coordinator)<br>
+33 (0) 450 92 64 69 ; +41 (0)79 489 66 01 (mobile)<br><br>
Philippe de Rougemont<br>
• 41 (0)22 344 38 31 + 41 (0)76 517 00 20 (mobile)<br><br>
Photographs and more detailed information are available on :<br>
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info@independentwho.info<br><br>
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Matthias Reichl, Pressesprecher/ press speaker,<br>
Begegnungszentrum fuer aktive Gewaltlosigkeit<br>
Center for Encounter and active Non-Violence<br>
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fon: +43 6132 24590, Informationen/ informations,<br>
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