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Tracey Wagner-Rizvi @twagnerrizvi.bsky.social · 1d

Really pleased about this new GSL initiative led by @roojinhabibi.org

Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · 1d

GSL is proud to announce its new Global Health Law program, with Dr. @roojinhabibi.org as inaugural Research Director. This program will build capacity through law research, teaching & practice, examining the unique role of law in addressing global health challenges.

🔎Learn more: bit.ly/436vgnl

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Roojin Habibi روژین (she/elle) @roojinhabibi.org · 1d

Thank you so much Tracey - I’m lucky to get to work with such a great team 🙂

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · 1d

GSL is proud to announce its new Global Health Law program, with Dr. @roojinhabibi.org as inaugural Research Director. This program will build capacity through law research, teaching & practice, examining the unique role of law in addressing global health challenges.

🔎Learn more: bit.ly/436vgnl

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · 3d

Dr. @roojinhabibi.org joined Dr. Uche Ngwaba (@torontomet.bsky.social) on Lagos Talks 91.3 FM to discuss the newly amended International Health Regulations and their implications for global health governance.

🎥 Watch the full interview: youtu.be/rDxeFhIkkw0?...
@lincolnalexander.bsky.social

Experts Break Down the Amended International Health Regulations | What You Need to Know

YouTube video by Lagos Talks 91.3

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · 24d

📌 New publication alert!

@roojinhabibi.org & Cédric Apercé share their BMJ Global Health commentary on the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations.

They highlight a key change: requiring IHR parties to establish or designate a National IHR Authority.

🔗 gh.bmj.com/content/10/9...

National IHR authorities in the 2024 amendments to WHO’s International Health Regulations: transforming the opportunity into reality

In June 2024, the World Health Assembly reached agreement on a package of amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) to enhance global epidemic and pandemic preparedness.1 The amendments...

gh.bmj.com

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Roojin Habibi روژین (she/elle) @roojinhabibi.org · 24d

The International Health Regulations are getting a makeover this Friday, and that means parties will have to establish or designate a new "National IHR Authority".

Cédric Apercé (Resolve to Save Lives) & I write in BMJ Global Health on why this new obligation matters.

🔗 gh.bmj.com/content/10/9...

Snapshots of Apercé & Habibi in BMJ Global Health

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Matthew Kavanagh @matthewkavanagh.bsky.social · Jul 30

Can voluntary deals ensure equitable vaccine access in a pandemic? Our new research w @hji-sa.bsky.social
on South Africa’s COVID-19 negotiations shows no. Major policy made via private contract. Implications for global governance... 🧵
doi.org/10.1080/1744...
@abinader.bsky.social

Law and power in pandemic negotiations: Policymaking via contract in South Africa’s dealings with COVID-19 vaccine companies

COVID-19 vaccine distribution was marked by deeply unequal access for Africa, Asia, and Latin America. This article analyzes negotiations between government and pharmaceutical companies, through th...

doi.org

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Roojin Habibi روژین (she/elle) @roojinhabibi.org · Aug 1

Misinformation around the pandemic agreement & IHR amendments is rampant.

Grateful to @aapfactcheck.bsky.social for cutting through the noise. I spoke with them about why the amended IHR won’t erase national health sovereignty or human rights ⬇️

🗓️ Amended IHR enters into force: 19 Sept 2025

Claim WHO controls Australian health policy not accurate: experts

A former politician claims the government has handed control of health policy to the World Health Organization, but experts say Australia retains its sovereign right to determine health policies.

www.aap.com.au

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Alexandra Phelan @alexandraphelan.bsky.social · Jul 23

The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change livestream has begun.

The Court begins by concluding that the questions put to it are legal in nature and that it has jurisdiction to provide an Advisory Opinion.

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Roojin Habibi روژین (she/elle) @roojinhabibi.org · Jul 22

“However regrettable, this announcement was anticipated, and UNESCO has prepared for it.” No layoffs anticipated, no shockwaves sent.

A strong, balanced retort to an easily baited and reactionary government. Would that this could have been the response of WHO too.

Withdrawal of the United States of America from UNESCO: statement by

Statement attributable to Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO

www.unesco.org

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Roojin Habibi روژین (she/elle) @roojinhabibi.org · Jul 21

I am so sorry to hear this news, Nathan but moved by your courage and strength in the face of it. Sending good wishes and thoughts to you and yours. May every single day be brightened by the people and experiences you hold dear 🙏🏼

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Roojin Habibi روژین (she/elle) @roojinhabibi.org · Jul 18

And now the peer reviewer has additional “minor” comments. On a comment. Lovely 🤣

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Roojin Habibi روژین (she/elle) @roojinhabibi.org · Jul 17

Currently waiting for the final decision on a *comment* that’s been in peer review for over six months. Six months for a 1500 word, non-original “opinion” piece 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Roojin Habibi روژین (she/elle) @roojinhabibi.org · Jul 13

…and a bonus to get to cheer on the Hintonburg 5K racers post-run 👏🏼🎉

Roojin Habibi روژین (she/elle) @roojinhabibi.org · Jul 13

Morning run along the Kichi Zībī with woman’s best friend 💚

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Thiru Balasubramaniam @thirugeneva.bsky.social · Jul 12

Brazil plans retaliation to Trump tariffs as analysts predict growing China ties

Move jolts Brasília at a sensitive moment, fueling fears of long-term damage to US-Brazil trust.

www.scmp.com

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Roojin Habibi روژین (she/elle) @roojinhabibi.org · Jul 11

In awe of the brilliant, generous, and thoughtful humans I get to call my colleagues.

Thank you so much @matiangai.bsky.social and Maryland Carey Law for the warm hospitality and continued kindness!

…and stoked for my signed copy of Sirleaf’s award-winning “Race and National Security” 🙌🏽

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Chris Houston @chrishouston.ca · Jun 30

Too much media in Canada is owned by large U.S. corporations.

Here’s a starter pack of independent Canadian outlets.

go.bsky.app/7ce9PDR

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Roojin Habibi روژین (she/elle) @roojinhabibi.org · Jul 4

Ottawa runs in the summer 💚

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · Jul 1

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To all my Canadian friends & colleagues, wishing you all a very happy Independence Day today! May your celebrations mark your diversity, strength, and commitment to each other as a great country!
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Roojin Habibi روژین (she/elle) @roojinhabibi.org · Jul 1

Many thanks Adam!!! Hope to see you this side one day soon 🙏🏼

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Roojin Habibi روژین (she/elle) @roojinhabibi.org · Jul 1

Canada’s new nutrition labels are starting appear on shelves. Some good developments but room for improvement.

The ubiquity of food policies makes this topic one of my favourite units to teach in our public health law class at @uocommonlaw.bsky.social

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Canada — meet your new nutrition warning labels | CBC News

The food industry has until Jan. 1, 2026, to comply with Health Canada's new labels that warn people if a food is high in sugar, sodium or saturated fat. Some companies are getting a head start.

www.cbc.ca

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CYIL - ACDI @cyilacdi.bsky.social · Jun 30

📢 Reminder: There are two weeks left to submit your abstract for the CYIL symposium on "The Adjudication of Climate Change". Prospective authors are invited to submit an abstract of up to 500 words by 15 July 2025 to [email protected]. More information here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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Roojin Habibi روژین (she/elle) @roojinhabibi.org · Jun 26

New ‼️

Our new contribution - on why human rights norms will *still* matter in pandemic treaty implementation and annex negotiations.

Health and Human Rights @hhrjournal.bsky.social · Jun 26

Although #humanrights were scaled back in #PandemicTreaty negotiations, ‪in our latest blog ‪@sircarn.bsky.social‬ Safura Abdool Karim, @roojinhabibi.org & @benjaminmasonmeier.bsky.social urge states to incorporate rights in implementation www.hhrjournal.org/2025/06/25/b...

Building Rights-Based Implementation After the Pandemic Agreement

Neiloy R. Sircar, Safura Abdool Karim, Roojin Habibi, and Benjamin Mason Meier On May 20, 2025, the World Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Agreement. Together, with the 2024 amendments to the I...

www.hhrjournal.org

Roojin Habibi روژین (she/elle) @roojinhabibi.org · Jun 24

Lovely to be back in beautiful Geneva this week for the UNIGE Summer School in Global Health Law.

It’s been heartening to meet an engaged and brilliant cohort of students and reconnect with wonderful colleagues

@benjaminmasonmeier.bsky.social @pedroav.bsky.social & Lisa Forman

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