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Open letter to INC Bureau regarding observer participation at INC 5.2
  • 2025

Letter sent to INC Bureau on behalf of the Scientists’ Coalition calling for protections and assurances for observer participation at INC 5.2, dated 11th February 2025.

Read and download the letter in English here:

 

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