Combating information technology crimes

Information technology crimes affect the international community through commerce and industry. To prevent future crimes and strengthen current protective measures, the Republic of Poland encourages bilateral and multilateral agreements such as the U.S.-Polish Bilateral Business and Economic Treaty. We believe similar agreements can also offer strong criminal and civil enforcement provisions and cover literary, musical, graphical, software, audio-visual works, and industrial patterns. Poland stresses the need to overcome legislative shortcomings and insufficient legal enforcement. Poland supports the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Copyright Treaty and reaffirms its obligation to the elimination of piracy. We emphasize our commitment to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property and the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. Poland notes the significance of the Patent Law Treaty and encourages members of the international community to support protective measures to contain information technology crimes.
—Amanda Bucher, Wright State University, 2004.

Patent protection and access to pharmaceuticals

The United Nations Universal Declaration on Human Rights, Article 25 states everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well being of himself and of his family. The Republic of Poland believes access to essential medicines is a universal right by the members of the global community. Poland urges Member States to explore and review their options under relevant international agreements to safeguard access to essential drugs and to ensure that public health interests are paramount in pharmaceutical policies as stated in EB103/4. Poland supports the Patent Law Treaty, but notes the current international emergency for essential medicine. We call upon the international community to revise its policy toward patented medicine and create a policy wherein generic drugs are made available to the market earlier. Poland supports the use of compulsory licensing by developing countries as a means of providing essential medicines. Poland believes technology transfer must be a prioritized topic on the agenda of all pharmaceutical companies internationally.
—Amanda Bucher, Wright State University, 2004.

Genetic modification and intellectual property rights

The Republic of Poland, as one of the seventeen States currently producing genetically modified foods, stresses the positive aspects of modern biotechnology in accelerating the progress and advancement in developing States. States are urged to call for legal approval of genetically modified material in association with proper labeling in future initiatives involving the production of genetically modified material. Area’s concerning genetic modification such as crop development, require public safety to be a top priority. Poland is committed to an increase in research development regarding plant protection. Through the Institute of Plant Protection: Commission on the Regulation of Biological and Technological Protection Means and Transgenic Plants, we produce programs aimed at the modernization of crop protection. To further ensure safety, Poland reaffirms its responsibility to the Biodiversity Convention. Poland emphasizes the significance involving the development of genetic modification and allowing for the international community to prosper through new technologies.
—Amanda Bucher, Wright State University, 2004.

Nuclear free zones

Poland believes that the creation of Nuclear Weapons Free Zones (NWFZ) under the auspices of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is vital to ensuring the security and stability of the entire international community. We are encouraged by regional efforts toward disarmament such as the Treaty of Tlatelolco, the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, the Treaty of Rarotonga (1985), the Treaty of Pelindaba (1996), the Treaty of Bangkok (1995), and the Outer Space Treaty of 1967. We strongly urge all Member States to sign and ratify the CTBT and the NPT since we believe that these treaties are necessary to facilitate the establishment NWFZ. Our ratification of the Treaty On The Prohibition Of The Emplacement Of Nuclear Weapons And Other Weapons Of Mass Destruction On The Seabed And The Ocean Floor And In The Subsoil Thereof demonstrates our desire to eliminate nuclear weapons and use these nuclear resources for peaceful purposes. In order to prevent proliferation, Poland proposes the international community to work toward export control, disarmament, and arms limitation. We support these measures not only to prevent proliferation but to hinder the delivery of goods, dual-use items, and technologies.
—Colleen Hanf, Wright State University, 2004.

The struggle against terrorism and its implications on human rights

Poland condemns any acts of terrorism in recognition of S/RES/1189 (1998) as evidenced by our contribution in current anti-terrorist operations in Afghanistan. We support the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in its capacity to protect the inalienable right of the international community. Cognizant of and in compliance with A/RES/57/219, we recognize as suggested in S/RES/1526 (2004) that in order for security information to be obtained some rights may be suspended. We support the involvement of all Member Stated as requested in S/RES/1456 (2003) in eliminating terrorism following the guidelines set forth in A/RES/57/27 and A/RES/56/288.
—Colleen Hanf, Wright State University, 2004.

The effect of HIV/AIDS on peace and security

Poland recognizes the effect the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic can have on peace and security as addressed in the Report on the Global HIV/AIDS Epidemic (1998). We request that specialized agencies organizations work collaboratively toward prevention and treatment policies as suggested in S/RES/1308 (2000). We realize need for stable political leadership since the HIV/AIDS epidemic effects the infrastructure of a State and call for global action as requested in the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS. Cognizant of A/RES/55/13, we note with concern that the increasing epidemic in developing States further destroys their economic security. We applaud the structure set forth in A/RES/55/242 for the preparatory process of the special session on HIV/AIDS, through such multilateral cooperation we are encouraged that this crisis can be mitigated. Encouraged by The Protection of Human Rights in the Context of HIV/AIDS, we believe that education for developing States is necessary for the deterrent of this pandemic.
—Colleen Hanf, Wright State University, 2004.

Rights of female refugees

Recognizing the UDHR, the United Nations Charter, and the Geneva Convention on the Status of Refugee, the Republic of Poland believes that female refugees must not be denied their basic human rights in times of instability. Poland believes all Member States must continue to uphold the goals brought forth by Geneva Convention on the Status of Refugees. We urge Member States to sign the Protocol to the Geneva Convention which calls for the legal basis of granting asylum to all refugees worldwide. Poland encourages the development of programs worldwide such as those by the European Women’s Lobby and the Member of the European Parliament, seeking refugee status is given to women based on gender-based persecution. We continue to work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in ensuring adequate protection of all refugees within the European Union (EU).
—Dorian Miller, Wright State University, 2004.

Rights to decent standard of living

The Republic of Poland reaffirms Agenda 21 chapter 7 and Article 25.1 of the UDHR stating everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of themselves and their family. Acknowledging the Millennium Development Goals of the Millennium Declaration, the Republic of Poland asserts that the implementation of these goals will take the action of the entire international community. We firmly support E/CN.4/2003/L.30/Rev.1 and Article 31 of the revised European Social Charter (RESC) and the call for the right to housing. Poland encourages Member States to uphold article 11.1 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and take the appropriate steps to achieve the rights of housing. We believe in taking a Political Declaration and a Plan of Implementation as stated during the World Summit on Sustainable Development to provide the right to a decent standard of living.
—Dorian Miller, Wright State University, 2004.

Food security through international co-operation

The Republic of Poland reemphasizes the work of the Special Program for Food Security (SPFS), the World Food Program (WFP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to eliminate hunger and to ensure that those in need are receiving food. We provide financial support to the World Food Program and other institutions established to combat hunger and malnutrition. Poland incoherence with the FAO of the United Nations asserts special attention must be devoted to farmers and populations in rural areas. We wish to emphasize that mobilization of resources to combat hunger does not only mean financial aid or food transports. Combating hunger means to create resources in Lesser Developed Countries and regions affected by famine. Poland encourages Member States, to work with non-governmental organizations, UN agencies and international agencies to help in the fight against poverty and hunger, and the achievement of a productive and healthy life for all.
—Dorian Miller, Wright State University, 2004.

Children left behind: HIV/AIDS, parental death, and living with the disease

Encouraged by the principles established in the Declaration of Commitment on Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) of 2 August 2001, the Republic of Poland realizes the need to develop an urgent and coordinated response to HIV/AIDS that involves all members of the international community. Having implemented the National Programme for HIV Prevention and Care for People Living with HIV/AIDS (1999-2003), we recommend the establishment of routine HIV diagnostic tests, accompanied by counseling, to all pregnant women and those planning become pregnant. Noting with concern that mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) is merciless in its selection of victims, we aim to decrease the prevalence of MTCT while focusing on education and prevention methods specifically geared to developing countries.
--Anonymous, Wright State University, 2002.

HIV/AIDS in conflict zones

Guided by A/56/342, the Republic of Poland recognizes that large movements of people, uncertain conditions, and limited access to medical care exacerbate the transmission of HIV/AIDS particularly in situations of civil unrest. In the interest of refugees and displaced persons, we recommend the distribution of educational materials on HIV/AIDS prevention and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), in their mother language, taking into consideration cultural and moral specificity of the groups to which they are addressed. Noting the progress made since the implementation of GA/RES/1308/2000, we commend the international community on the increased cooperation involving the inclusion of HIV/AIDS advisers in peacekeeping missions. Keeping in mind S/PRST/2001/16, and in an effort to further these goals, we have included HIV/AIDS awareness training for all soldiers and uniformed personnel participating in peacekeeping missions abroad in our National Programme for HIV Prevention and Care for People Living with HIV/AIDS, which includes the distribution and use of prophylactics while at home and abroad. We encourage all Members States to evaluate and implement programs that reduce the effects of HIV/AIDS globally.
--Anonymous, Wright State University, 2002.

The role of non-governmental organizations in the HIV/AIDS pandemic

Within the Republic of Poland, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are primary contributors to HIV/AIDS prevention and support methods, and have been since the first registered AIDS case in 1986. In accordance with A/RES/43/15, we recognize and applaud the efforts in Wandzin that have produced a village for people living with HIV/AIDS under the direction of a local NGO, the ECO School of Life. Because of its seclusion from society, Wandzin may seem to contradict the efforts to destigmatize HIV/AIDS victims, yet it offers alternatives to individuals who would continue to engage in risky behavior, such as intravenous drug use, which would deprive them of a home, a family, and eventually of their life. NGOs are the initiates of many educational and international networking programs that are vital to the depreciation of HIV/AIDS cases in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, and the Asian continent where HIV/AIDS cases are increasing significantly, and can only be reduced by the efforts set forth in A/RES/44/233. Bearing in mind A/RES/55/2 and the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS, we are fully committed to engaging in the fight against HIV/AIDS. However, the Republic of Poland believes HIV/AIDS can only be defeated with the continued assistance and support of NGOs internationally.
--Anonymous, Wright State University, 2002.

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