Exit the United Nations

What the Topic Is

This petition asks the New Zealand Government to withdraw from the United Nations (UN). The UN is an international organization of 193 member states that works on global issues like peace, security, and human rights. The petition specifically cites the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a foundational document outlining basic human rights, including the right to life. The petitioner argues that the UN has violated these rights by endorsing vaccines they believe are produced using cell lines derived from aborted fetuses.

Current Situation in New Zealand

New Zealand is a long-standing member of the UN and a signatory to the UDHR. The petition stems from ongoing public debate regarding the ethical sourcing of certain vaccines. The petitioner claims that vaccines approved by the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) use cell lines (such as HEK-293) originally derived from fetal tissue. They argue this process involves the killing of viable fetuses, which they view as a breach of the right to life. This petition is part of a broader global movement where some individuals seek to distance their nations from international bodies they perceive as promoting practices contrary to their moral or religious beliefs.

Key Arguments in Favour

• Moral Integrity: Petitioners argue that supporting an organization that endorses products they believe are "abortion-tainted" compromises New Zealand’s moral standing and violates the UDHR’s protection of the right to life.
• Sovereignty: Some supporters believe withdrawing from the UN would allow New Zealand to make independent health and ethical decisions without international pressure.
• Accountability: The petition seeks to force a government response to what the petitioner describes as a serious ethical breach by an international body.

Key Arguments Against

• Scientific Consensus: Medical experts and health authorities, including the Ministry of Health, state that the cell lines used in some vaccines were derived from tissue obtained decades ago. The current manufacturing process does not involve the killing of fetuses; the cell lines are self-replicating and have been in use for many years.
• Diplomatic Consequences: Withdrawing from the UN would isolate New Zealand from critical global cooperation on climate change, trade, security, and public health. It could damage New Zealand’s international reputation and economic interests.
• Legal and Practical Impact: New Zealand’s laws and many international agreements are intertwined with UN frameworks. Withdrawal would create significant legal and logistical challenges for citizens and businesses.

Relevant Context

The debate over vaccine ethics has been a significant social issue in New Zealand since the introduction of mRNA and other vaccines during the pandemic. According to the Ministry of Health, all vaccines approved in New Zealand have undergone rigorous safety and efficacy reviews. The UN itself does not manufacture vaccines but sets global health standards. The petitioner’s specific claim that fetuses are currently being "dismembered" for vaccine production is not supported by mainstream medical science or regulatory bodies like the FDA or EMA, which have reviewed the history and safety of these cell lines. This petition highlights a deep divide between individual ethical beliefs and established scientific and diplomatic frameworks.

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