The 19th session of the Patent Cooperation Treaty Working Group (19th PCT WG) in Geneva (2–6 February 2026) ended without progress after a sharp procedural deadlock over integrating disclosure requirements for Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge (GRATK).

The South Centre has submitted inputs to shape the 1st Global Dialogue on AI Governance to advance a global #AI agenda that increases AI access & benefit-sharing, builds capacities & generates positive impacts of AI for the #globalSouth: www.southcentre.int/south-centre...

The 54th South Centre Board Meeting was held on 22 April 2026 in Geneva, under the chairmanship of Pres. Thabo Mbeki, to discuss the work conducted by the Centre during the 2nd semester of 2025 & its financial situation, & to provide guidance for the further implementation of...

The South Centre 's Anne Wanyagathi joined the IMF Civil Society Policy Forum panel "Making IMF Tax Policy Work for People" alongside Human Rights Watch, Oxfam, the Tax Justice Network, the International Trade Union Confederation and the IMF, during the IMF Spring Meetings 2026.

The South Centre looks forward to a further engagement of @wipo.int Director General Daren Tang during his second term with the development dimension of intellectual property.

High-level Conference on Humanitarian Impact of #UCMs organised by the UN Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of UCMs, UN Independent Expert on foreign debt & human rights & the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter at UN Geneva ...

We are thankful for the opportunity to discuss with H.E. Mr. Sumith DASSANAYAKE, Ambassador of the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to UN Geneva about the areas of work & further cooperation with South Centre, enlightened by the legacy of Gamani Corea, one of the prominent leaders of the Global South.

The world is at a dangerous precipice of a wider war. Recent events have taken a significant toll on the global economy. Oil importing developing countries have been suffering the most. Peace, security and stability are what the people in the world want most now.

The SouthCentre is honoured to support two of its Member States Liberia & Sierra Leone in implementing a Pilot Simultaneous Tax Examination on MNEs, in partnership with the ECOWAS Commission. The pilot, which can generate potentially substantial tax revenues ...

South Centre is participating in the 29th session of the UN Commission on Science & Technology for Development as it discusses 'Science, Technology & Innovation in the age of AI'. See our work on how #AI impacts & can be harnessed by the #GlobalSouth 👉 t.ly/9_CW-

We are thankful for a productive discussion with H.E. Mr. Sidharto Reza SURYODIPURO, Ambassador and PR of Indonesia to the UN in Geneva, on developing countries' interests in ongoing negotiations in Geneva and on areas for further cooperation of the South Centre with Indonesia.

The @who.int Pandemic Agreement’s Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) Annex is at a critical crossroads. As negotiations resume on 27 April – 1 May 2026, this new Policy Brief makes a clear and urgent case:

The South Centre presents its input to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development on "Participation & Peace." We call for a shift to a Human Rights Economy, reforming global governance & redirecting military spending toward sustainable development. Read our report:

Incorporating #globalSouth concerns in its work will enable new UN AI Scientific Panel to build a robust evidence-base on how #AI is transforming lives & economies worldwide. NEW #SouthViews piece explores 3 key interconnected priorities the Panel must address: www.southcentre.int/southviews-n...

NEW South Centre Research Paper on the use of TRIPS flexibilities in Africa addresses human rights & economic interests dimensions of access to medicines, & demonstrates that the effective use of such flexibilities is only possible if African countries equip themselves with ...

The 14th @wto.org Ministerial Conference #MC14 concluded without a consensus decision to extend the moratorium on non-violation and situation complaints (NVSCs) under the TRIPS Agreement. Our new policy brief examines the legal status and concludes that the non-extension of the ...

The South Centre was pleased to receive LSE students' consultancy report & presentation on how South-South & Triangular Cooperation can enhance #digitalhealth solutions in #developingcountries. Congrats to the students & looking forward to continued engagement with LSE!

Monoclonal antibodies have revolutionized treatments for cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Yet in developing countries, these life-saving therapies remain largely out of reach due to high costs, patent barriers, regulatory hurdles, and concentrated markets ...

The South Centre is participating in the Conference on Humanitarian Action, Remedy and Responsibility in unilateral sanctions environment organised by the UN Special Rapporteur on Negative Impact of UCMs on Human Rights Alena Douhan, UN Independent Expert on debt and human rights Attiya Waris & ...

At the 2026 UN ECOSOC Special meeting on international cooperation in tax matters, South Centre's Abdul Muheet Chowdhary @abdulmc.bsky.social was invited as a respondent on the panel "Permanent Establishment and Significant Economic Presence: Choices, Challenges, and Country Experiences".

TB killed 1.3 million people in 2022. A breakthrough drug existed but remained unavailable or unaffordable for those who needed it most. Civil society in Brazil, India, Thailand and Ukraine fought back through patent oppositions and cross-regional advocacy, and won key battles.

Did you know that @wipo.int has been working for years to establish minimum global standards for copyright limitations and exceptions, the legal provisions that allow copyrighted works to be used for education, research, and cultural preservation without undue restrictions?

The South Centre's Anne Wanyagathi has been appointed to the UN Subcommittee on Extractive Industries Taxation. We look forward to contributing to international tax rules that ensure that resource rich developing countries are able to collect their fair share of taxes.

During the event, in partnership with @southcentre.bsky.social, OHT launched a policy brief on the need to prioritize access to antibiotics in AMR control. Download it in English, Spanish, or Portuguese here: onehealthtrust.org/publications...

The Permanent Mission of Brazil to the UN in New York hosted a coordination meeting for South Centre Member States & other Global South countries on the negotiations for a UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation.

Yuefen Li, South Centre Senior Advisor, was pleased to meet the Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of China, Ms. Yang Dongning, & her team to exchange views & discuss about further cooperation between the 2 institutions.

We were pleased to participate at the Badung meeting organized by the Indonesian Directorate General of Intellectual Property to consider how to address current imbalances and gaps in the management of cross-border royalty payments for copyrighted works.

The South Centre is proud to have supported the 1st International Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance of the Americas and the Caribbean Region. We acknowledge the leadership of Brazil in bringing together key players across sectors from the region towards building a …

In partnership with @southcentre.bsky.social, we launched the policy brief: “Prioritize antibiotic access to tackle resistance,” released at the 1st International Conference on AMR– The Americas & Caribbean Region in Brasília. 📄 Download in Eng, Span, or Port: onehealthtrust.org/publications...

New Report Out Now! 📢 "The UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights: Regulating Corporate Power in the Era of Deregulation" by South Centre & @fesonline.bsky.social Read the full paper: southcentre.int/fes-sc-repor... A thread on why a #BindingTreaty is more urgent than ever:

Yuefen Li, Senior Advisor of the South Centre, spoke at the Global South Financiers Forum highlighting that uncertainties are speeding up the multipolarity of the international financial system.

The first ISP-CWP plenary highlighted that governance considerations remain central alongside scientific discussions. Deadlocks on rules & finance highlight ongoing power imbalances in global environmental decision-making. Will equity or politics shape the panel’s future?

2 million deaths could be averted by 2050 with improved access to antibiotics & infection care. The time to act is now, & it requires both access & stewardship. Together with @onehealthtrust.bsky.social, we highlight key recommendations to make it happen in a pointed brief.

📢 Join South Centre & FES Geneva tomorrow in Geneva! We are launching our new report "Regulating Corporate Power in the Era of Deregulation" at #HRC61. We will discuss the UN Treaty #LBI as a pillar for sovereignty & justice. 📍 Palais des Nations, Room Concordia 1 ⏰ 12:00 CET. See you there! ⚖️🌍

Our webinar report is out 📢 7 years of elevating Global South voices in the #AMR response - real governance impact. Only 11% of countries with NAPs have funding to implement them. The work continues. www.southcentre.int/sc-amr-impac... #GlobalHealth #AntimicrobialResistance

The South Centre is participating in the 32nd Session of the UN Tax Committee in New York where it will support developing countries in the negotiations for fairer international tax rules.

Will countries at @who.int finalize negotiations this week on the PABS to open way to signature of the Pandemic Agreement? Read the South Centre statement to the sixth IGWG: www.southcentre.int/south-centre...

A new analysis by Nirmalya Syam examines the @wto.org arbitration award in China – Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (WT/DS611/ARB25) & its implications for the interpretation of the TRIPS Agreement.

Productive meeting at the South Centre with the China Foundation for Human Rights Development (CFHRD)! 🌍🤝    We discussed priority issues related to #humanrights and the specific challenges facing developing countries.

We were pleased to discuss cooperation to strengthen developing countries’ participation in multilateral processes through targeted capacity building w/ Amb. David Fernandez Puyana, Permanent Observer of UN University for Peace to UN & other international organisations in Geneva.

📢THE SOUTH CENTRE ANNUAL REPORT 2025 IS OUT! 📖 South Centre carries out multiple activities to support developing countries w/ policy-oriented research, inputs & advice for negotiations & capacity building. The Report summarizes the Centre’s activities in 2025. www.southcentre.int/south-centre...

Growing concerns around @wto.org #MC14 preparations just two weeks away. Non-consensus Facilitator texts will frame discussions in Yaoundé, yet there is no clarity on how other member texts will reach Ministers. With members told there will be no negotiations there, what outcome is expected?

The South Centre is thankful for the opportunity to meet Ambassador Sibi George, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and to discuss the role of the South Centre in supporting the Global South and actively promoting South-South Cooperation.

The South Centre submitted inputs to the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the UN Tax Convention. Our comments address the Framework Convention (FC) and two Protocols:

The South Centre is attending the negotiations on the protection of traditional knowledge at @wipo.int. Read our relevant publications here: www.southcentre.int/tag/wipo-tre...

The South Centre and UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development, Prof. Surya Deva, co-organised a high-level discussion at #HRC61 on sovereignty over natural resources. 🌍⛏️

[WATCH] PwC discusses South Centre's recent Policy Brief that highlights the risks for South Centre Member States and other developing countries of adopting the OECD's Two Pillar tax solution (at 2:00): youtu.be/JslQlnlt-qY?...

The South Centre was pleased to host students from Howard University’s Diversified Cultural Economies, Ethics & Integrated Value Chains (DCEIVC) program to share perspectives on the #globalSouth, enduring importance of international cooperation, #multilateralism & sustainable development.

How do we protect sovereignty over natural resources in the face of conflict, climate change & (neo)colonialism?🌍 Join us for this vital side event at the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council. 🗓️ 10 March 2026 🕛 12:00 - 1:00 PM 📍Concordia 1, Palais des Nations, Geneva

Every woman & girl deserves the right to the highest attainable standard of health. When we invest in women, we invest in communities, societies, & economies.  Yet globally, 800 maternal deaths occur every day. The majority remain preventable, & the burden falls hardest on ...