EIFL and partner consortia in Kenya, Lesotho, Lithuania, Uganda and Zimbabwe joined over 250 organizations, prominent researchers and copyright experts calling for a reduction of copyright barriers to COVID-19 prevention, containment and treatment at the World Trade Organization (WTO).

The statement by global civil society groups and prominent researchers focuses particular attention on the need to include copyright rules within the waiver.

Supporters held an online public event and press confererence on 22 March when the statement was delivered to the WTO.