Invitation
| Dokumendiregister | Sotsiaalministeerium |
| Viit | 1.5-8/1919-1 |
| Registreeritud | 30.07.2024 |
| Sünkroonitud | 31.07.2024 |
| Liik | Sissetulev kiri |
| Funktsioon | 1.5 Asjaajamine. Info- ja kommunikatsioonitehnoloogia arendus ja haldus |
| Sari | 1.5-8 Tervitus- ja tutvustuskirjad, kutsed ja kirjavahetus seminaridel, konverentsidel jt üritustel osalemiseks |
| Toimik | 1.5-8/2024 |
| Juurdepääsupiirang | Avalik |
| Juurdepääsupiirang | |
| Adressaat | WHO Office at the European Union |
| Saabumis/saatmisviis | WHO Office at the European Union |
| Vastutaja | Triin Uusberg (Sotsiaalministeerium, Kantsleri vastutusvaldkond, Euroopa Liidu ja väliskoostöö osakond) |
| Originaal | Ava uues aknas |
Failid
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WHO AHEAD
Action Network for Health Engagement Advocacy and Diplomacy
Concept Note and Agenda on Leadership Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy
7-11 October 2024, Brussels
This note describes WHO’s initiative on Global Health Diplomacy, inspired by Dr Kluge as WHO Regional Director for Europe and led by WHO Office to the EU (WEU).
Leadership Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy (LDGHD) In the current era, our world is confronted by a myriad of challenges and threats to health. These range
from an accelerated pace of climate change and environmental degradation, which bring more frequent
severe weather events and climate sensitive epidemic diseases, to the silent pandemics of
noncommunicable diseases and antimicrobial resistance; modern societies patterns of unsustainable
consumption; till rising inequality, polarization, and conflicts around the world. At the same time, each of
these challenges transcends borders, sectors, languages, ethnicities, and political divides. No single
country, sector or organization can deal with them in isolation. Thus, multilateralism, international and
multisectoral and multi-stakeholders’ cooperation are more relevant than ever and, consequently, it
gives to health diplomacy a new impetus and relevance.
Global health diplomacy is pivotal to health governance on global, regional, and national scales. It constitutes a fundamental part of the health and foreign policy agenda of numerous countries and geopolitical entities. Health diplomacy, if well conducted, can yield enhanced health outcomes at every level, foster greater equity and social cohesion, and improve relations and trust among parties, even amidst conflicts. It also bolsters stakeholders’ commitment to unite and work together for health advancement. Moreover, it can significantly reinforce the country’s leadership position on foreign affairs, boosts external visibility, and build strategic international alliances. As the main goal of global health diplomacy is to bring about evidence-informed, credible, and politically achievable agreements in the interest of public health, successful health diplomacy requires specific global health and political knowledge and evidence as well as diplomatic experience, practice, and competence. The LDGHD organized by WEU, is scheduled to take place in Brussels between 7 -11 October 2024. This
programme will showcase prominent academics, experts, and practitioners in the field of health
diplomacy. The dialogue is supported by a faculty group, with members selected by the WHO.
This initiative seeks to establish a shared framework for Global Health Diplomacy and enhance health
diplomacy capacity within the WHO European Region and beyond. The programme aims to deliver a
unique learning experience that is hands-on, practical, inclusive, personalized, and customized to meet
the audience’s specific needs.
2
It is an advanced training opportunity for professionals interested in deepening their understanding of
global health diplomacy (WHO Representatives and Heads of WHO Country Offices as well as Member
States’ representatives, i.e., Ministries of Health, Ministries of Foreign Affairs, health attaches, Presidents
and Prime Ministers Cabinets.)
Aligned with the WHO’s Enhanced Competency Framework, the educational objective of this initiative
aims also to enhance the Core Leadership Competency of Promoting the Organization’s position in health
leadership.
Participants in this initiative will benefit from the opportunity:
• To acquire relevant knowledge and competencies in health diplomacy, enhancing their ability to
navigate an ever-complex geopolitical landscape.
• To engage in interactive knowledge sharing and practical experiences related to the topic.
• To establish a network with stakeholders involved in global health from participant countries and
EU institutions.
More specifically, the leadership dialogue will:
• Offer an overview on political and global and regional geopolitical situation and trends and
present the mandate and political objectives of the main entities (blocks, alliances, organizations,
and institutions) relevant for advancing health and wellbeing.
• Explore various approaches used in global health diplomacy which will contribute to shape a
common approach to Global Health Diplomacy.
• Describe essential tools of multilateral, bilateral and multi-stakeholder diplomacy relevant for
global health as well as the elements of successful global health diplomacy in various context,
including in humanitarian settings.
• Explore the most recent development in global health architectures, key global health venues
and actors, global health instruments.
• Explore the key ingredients of successful engagement for health at national level, involving
various stakeholders (e.g., Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Ministries of Finance and Economy,
parliamentarians, civil society).
• Present the EU role as a multilateral and global player as well as the EU role on global health.
• Offer examples of successful global health diplomacy practices.
The leadership dialogue will help acquire practical skills and provide useful indications for successful negotiations and advocacy for health. The focus will be put on building capacity to communicate and engage with stakeholders, in various sectors, across different parties and countries, including in complex and humanitarian settings. The 2024 cohort will include WHO representatives, Heads of WHO Country Offices and high-level officials from the Ministries of Health from: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The dialogue will be delivered in English.
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Leadership Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy – Content outline
MODULES AND LECTURES
This programme will be built over four days, around several sessions, including lectures, workshops, and
panel discussions. All lectures will be followed by the Q&As and all workshops will follow the instructional
design strategies with focus on participants activities.
Please find the preliminary programme and the outlines of the sessions’ content below.
A high-level event on Mental health and polycrises is scheduled on Monday 7 October 2024 in the
afternoon.
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SESSION TITLE FORMAT TIMING CONTENT OUTLINE SUGGESTED SPEAKERS
DAY 0 – 7 October A high-level event on Mental health and polycrises, co-hosted by the Hungarian Presidency to the European Council and WHO Europe Welcome Evening Reception hosted by Dr Hans Kluge and Dr Oxana Domenti
DAY 1 – 8 October
1 Registration and morning tea & coffee
08:30- 09:00
2
Welcome Keynote Speech by Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe
09:00– 09.07
Dr Hans Kluge
3
Welcome by Dr Oxana Domenti, WHO Representative to the EU
09:07– 09:15
Dr Oxana Domenti
4
An introduction to Diplomacy The Organization of Diplomacy A Diplomat's Conceptual Toolbox
Module 09:15- 11:00
Johan Verbeke, Guest Professor in Modern Diplomacy
5 Wellbeing break 11:00- 11:15
6
Multilateralism in Diplomacy The Normative Framework of Diplomacy
Module 11:15- 13:00
Johan Verbeke, Guest Professor in Modern Diplomacy
5
7 Lunch 13:00 – 14:00
8 Introduction to Global Health Diplomacy
Module 14:00- 16:00
Dr Adnan Hyder, Professor of Global Health
9 Networking break 16:00- 16:15
10
Global health Architecture and Governance. Key actors/stakeholders and interests in global health
Workshop 16.15- 18.00
Dr Adnan Hyder, Professor of Global Health, and representatives of participants
11 Closure of the day 18.00
DAY 2 – 9 October
12 Welcome to Day 2 09:00- 09:05
Prof. Janusz Janczukowicz (Wrap-up)
13
Health and Foreign policy: the current geopolitical landscape
Module 09:05- 11:00
Mr Rory Keane, Head of Office at the United Nations Liaison Office for Peace, and Security UNLOPS
14 Wellbeing break 11:00- 11:15
15
The global geopolitical landscape. EU and Global Health Security and a new
Guest Lecture
11:15- 12:30
Dr Christian Haggenmiller, EU Military Service (EMS), EU External Action Service (EEAS)
6
geostrategic paradigm
16 Lunch break 12:30- 13:30
17 Health Diplomacy in Humanitarian settings
Module 13:30- 15:30
Dr Rudi Coninx, Senior adviser at WHO, Former Head of the Humanitarian Policy & Guidance unit in the Emergency Operations Department at the WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
18 Wellbeing break 15:30- 16:00
19
Leadership and management of humanitarian, peace and development programs in complex environment
Guest Lecture 16:00- 17:00
Thomas White, Former Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza
20
EU Health Diplomacy in Humanitarian settings
Guest Lecture 17:00- 18:00
Joanna Darmanin, Head of the Humanitarian Aid Thematic Policies Unit, DG ECHO, European Commission
21 Closure 18:00 Closure
DAY 3 – 10 October
22 Welcome to Day 3 09:00- 09:05
Prof Janusz Janczukowicz
23 Diplomacy and communication
Module 09:05- 11.00
Roy Wadia, Regional Communications Chief, WHO Regional Office for Europe Joanna Roberts, Health Editor, POLITICO Matthias Lüfkens, Founder of DigiTips, former Associate Director-Media and former Head of Social Networks at the World Economic Forum
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24 Networking and Wellbeing break
11:00- 11:15
25
Health Diplomacy/the engagement with the Parliament
Module 11:15- 13:00
Oxana Domenti, WHO Representative to the EU and guest speakers
26 Lunch 13:00- 14:00
27
Health Advocacy The role of civil society
Module 14.00- 15.00
Health diplomacy at national level - the role of CSO
28 Networking break 15:00- 15:15
29 Global Partnerships for Health
Guest Lecture 15:15– 16:45
Martin Seychell, Deputy-Director General, DG INTPA, European Commission
30 Closure 16:45
DAY 4 – 11 October 2024
31 Welcome to Day 4
10.00– 10:05
Dr Oxana Domenti
32 Welcome remarks 10:05- 10:15
Sandra Gallina, Director General, DG SANTE, European Commission
33 Perspective from the European Union: EU Institutions
10:15– 10:40
10.15-10.30: DG SANTE, European Commission 10.30-10.45: DG Research and Innovation, European Commission 10.45-11.00: European Centre for Disease Control 11.00-11.15: European Medicine Agency 11.15-11.30: DG Health Emergency and Response Authority 11.30-11.45: European External Action Service
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11.45-12.15: Interactive debate with participants
34 Networking Lunch 12.15- 13.30
Exchange with EU officials from DG SANTE, DG NEAR, DG RTD, DG HERA, DG ECHO, EEAS, EMA and ECDC
35 Exchange of views with global health leaders
13:30– 15:00
Global health leaders
36 Closing remarks
15:00– 15:15
Closing Remarks Dr Oxana Domenti
37 End of the Dialogue 15:15 End of the Dialogue
Dear Madam,
Dear Sir,
With assurances of the highest consideration of this office, please find attached a letter from Dr Hans Kluge, the WHO Regional Director for Europe, addressed to Ms Riina Sikkut.
Yours sincerely,
World Health Organization - Office at the European Union
Phone nr : +32 (0) 506.46.60
Email: [email protected]
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Web: www.who.int;
Follow us on @WHOatEU
1
WHO AHEAD
Action Network for Health Engagement Advocacy and Diplomacy
Concept Note and Agenda on Leadership Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy
7-11 October 2024, Brussels
This note describes WHO’s initiative on Global Health Diplomacy, inspired by Dr Kluge as WHO Regional Director for Europe and led by WHO Office to the EU (WEU).
Leadership Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy (LDGHD) In the current era, our world is confronted by a myriad of challenges and threats to health. These range
from an accelerated pace of climate change and environmental degradation, which bring more frequent
severe weather events and climate sensitive epidemic diseases, to the silent pandemics of
noncommunicable diseases and antimicrobial resistance; modern societies patterns of unsustainable
consumption; till rising inequality, polarization, and conflicts around the world. At the same time, each of
these challenges transcends borders, sectors, languages, ethnicities, and political divides. No single
country, sector or organization can deal with them in isolation. Thus, multilateralism, international and
multisectoral and multi-stakeholders’ cooperation are more relevant than ever and, consequently, it
gives to health diplomacy a new impetus and relevance.
Global health diplomacy is pivotal to health governance on global, regional, and national scales. It constitutes a fundamental part of the health and foreign policy agenda of numerous countries and geopolitical entities. Health diplomacy, if well conducted, can yield enhanced health outcomes at every level, foster greater equity and social cohesion, and improve relations and trust among parties, even amidst conflicts. It also bolsters stakeholders’ commitment to unite and work together for health advancement. Moreover, it can significantly reinforce the country’s leadership position on foreign affairs, boosts external visibility, and build strategic international alliances. As the main goal of global health diplomacy is to bring about evidence-informed, credible, and politically achievable agreements in the interest of public health, successful health diplomacy requires specific global health and political knowledge and evidence as well as diplomatic experience, practice, and competence. The LDGHD organized by WEU, is scheduled to take place in Brussels between 7 -11 October 2024. This
programme will showcase prominent academics, experts, and practitioners in the field of health
diplomacy. The dialogue is supported by a faculty group, with members selected by the WHO.
This initiative seeks to establish a shared framework for Global Health Diplomacy and enhance health
diplomacy capacity within the WHO European Region and beyond. The programme aims to deliver a
unique learning experience that is hands-on, practical, inclusive, personalized, and customized to meet
the audience’s specific needs.
2
It is an advanced training opportunity for professionals interested in deepening their understanding of
global health diplomacy (WHO Representatives and Heads of WHO Country Offices as well as Member
States’ representatives, i.e., Ministries of Health, Ministries of Foreign Affairs, health attaches, Presidents
and Prime Ministers Cabinets.)
Aligned with the WHO’s Enhanced Competency Framework, the educational objective of this initiative
aims also to enhance the Core Leadership Competency of Promoting the Organization’s position in health
leadership.
Participants in this initiative will benefit from the opportunity:
• To acquire relevant knowledge and competencies in health diplomacy, enhancing their ability to
navigate an ever-complex geopolitical landscape.
• To engage in interactive knowledge sharing and practical experiences related to the topic.
• To establish a network with stakeholders involved in global health from participant countries and
EU institutions.
More specifically, the leadership dialogue will:
• Offer an overview on political and global and regional geopolitical situation and trends and
present the mandate and political objectives of the main entities (blocks, alliances, organizations,
and institutions) relevant for advancing health and wellbeing.
• Explore various approaches used in global health diplomacy which will contribute to shape a
common approach to Global Health Diplomacy.
• Describe essential tools of multilateral, bilateral and multi-stakeholder diplomacy relevant for
global health as well as the elements of successful global health diplomacy in various context,
including in humanitarian settings.
• Explore the most recent development in global health architectures, key global health venues
and actors, global health instruments.
• Explore the key ingredients of successful engagement for health at national level, involving
various stakeholders (e.g., Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Ministries of Finance and Economy,
parliamentarians, civil society).
• Present the EU role as a multilateral and global player as well as the EU role on global health.
• Offer examples of successful global health diplomacy practices.
The leadership dialogue will help acquire practical skills and provide useful indications for successful negotiations and advocacy for health. The focus will be put on building capacity to communicate and engage with stakeholders, in various sectors, across different parties and countries, including in complex and humanitarian settings. The 2024 cohort will include WHO representatives, Heads of WHO Country Offices and high-level officials from the Ministries of Health from: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The dialogue will be delivered in English.
3
Leadership Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy – Content outline
MODULES AND LECTURES
This programme will be built over four days, around several sessions, including lectures, workshops, and
panel discussions. All lectures will be followed by the Q&As and all workshops will follow the instructional
design strategies with focus on participants activities.
Please find the preliminary programme and the outlines of the sessions’ content below.
A high-level event on Mental health and polycrises is scheduled on Monday 7 October 2024 in the
afternoon.
4
SESSION TITLE FORMAT TIMING CONTENT OUTLINE SUGGESTED SPEAKERS
DAY 0 – 7 October A high-level event on Mental health and polycrises, co-hosted by the Hungarian Presidency to the European Council and WHO Europe Welcome Evening Reception hosted by Dr Hans Kluge and Dr Oxana Domenti
DAY 1 – 8 October
1 Registration and morning tea & coffee
08:30- 09:00
2
Welcome Keynote Speech by Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe
09:00– 09.07
Dr Hans Kluge
3
Welcome by Dr Oxana Domenti, WHO Representative to the EU
09:07– 09:15
Dr Oxana Domenti
4
An introduction to Diplomacy The Organization of Diplomacy A Diplomat's Conceptual Toolbox
Module 09:15- 11:00
Johan Verbeke, Guest Professor in Modern Diplomacy
5 Wellbeing break 11:00- 11:15
6
Multilateralism in Diplomacy The Normative Framework of Diplomacy
Module 11:15- 13:00
Johan Verbeke, Guest Professor in Modern Diplomacy
5
7 Lunch 13:00 – 14:00
8 Introduction to Global Health Diplomacy
Module 14:00- 16:00
Dr Adnan Hyder, Professor of Global Health
9 Networking break 16:00- 16:15
10
Global health Architecture and Governance. Key actors/stakeholders and interests in global health
Workshop 16.15- 18.00
Dr Adnan Hyder, Professor of Global Health, and representatives of participants
11 Closure of the day 18.00
DAY 2 – 9 October
12 Welcome to Day 2 09:00- 09:05
Prof. Janusz Janczukowicz (Wrap-up)
13
Health and Foreign policy: the current geopolitical landscape
Module 09:05- 11:00
Mr Rory Keane, Head of Office at the United Nations Liaison Office for Peace, and Security UNLOPS
14 Wellbeing break 11:00- 11:15
15
The global geopolitical landscape. EU and Global Health Security and a new
Guest Lecture
11:15- 12:30
Dr Christian Haggenmiller, EU Military Service (EMS), EU External Action Service (EEAS)
6
geostrategic paradigm
16 Lunch break 12:30- 13:30
17 Health Diplomacy in Humanitarian settings
Module 13:30- 15:30
Dr Rudi Coninx, Senior adviser at WHO, Former Head of the Humanitarian Policy & Guidance unit in the Emergency Operations Department at the WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
18 Wellbeing break 15:30- 16:00
19
Leadership and management of humanitarian, peace and development programs in complex environment
Guest Lecture 16:00- 17:00
Thomas White, Former Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza
20
EU Health Diplomacy in Humanitarian settings
Guest Lecture 17:00- 18:00
Joanna Darmanin, Head of the Humanitarian Aid Thematic Policies Unit, DG ECHO, European Commission
21 Closure 18:00 Closure
DAY 3 – 10 October
22 Welcome to Day 3 09:00- 09:05
Prof Janusz Janczukowicz
23 Diplomacy and communication
Module 09:05- 11.00
Roy Wadia, Regional Communications Chief, WHO Regional Office for Europe Joanna Roberts, Health Editor, POLITICO Matthias Lüfkens, Founder of DigiTips, former Associate Director-Media and former Head of Social Networks at the World Economic Forum
7
24 Networking and Wellbeing break
11:00- 11:15
25
Health Diplomacy/the engagement with the Parliament
Module 11:15- 13:00
Oxana Domenti, WHO Representative to the EU and guest speakers
26 Lunch 13:00- 14:00
27
Health Advocacy The role of civil society
Module 14.00- 15.00
Health diplomacy at national level - the role of CSO
28 Networking break 15:00- 15:15
29 Global Partnerships for Health
Guest Lecture 15:15– 16:45
Martin Seychell, Deputy-Director General, DG INTPA, European Commission
30 Closure 16:45
DAY 4 – 11 October 2024
31 Welcome to Day 4
10.00– 10:05
Dr Oxana Domenti
32 Welcome remarks 10:05- 10:15
Sandra Gallina, Director General, DG SANTE, European Commission
33 Perspective from the European Union: EU Institutions
10:15– 10:40
10.15-10.30: DG SANTE, European Commission 10.30-10.45: DG Research and Innovation, European Commission 10.45-11.00: European Centre for Disease Control 11.00-11.15: European Medicine Agency 11.15-11.30: DG Health Emergency and Response Authority 11.30-11.45: European External Action Service
8
11.45-12.15: Interactive debate with participants
34 Networking Lunch 12.15- 13.30
Exchange with EU officials from DG SANTE, DG NEAR, DG RTD, DG HERA, DG ECHO, EEAS, EMA and ECDC
35 Exchange of views with global health leaders
13:30– 15:00
Global health leaders
36 Closing remarks
15:00– 15:15
Closing Remarks Dr Oxana Domenti
37 End of the Dialogue 15:15 End of the Dialogue
UN City, Marmorvej 51 Tel.: +45 45 33 70 00 Email: [email protected] DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø Denmark
Fax: +45 45 33 70 01 Website: https://www.who.int/europe
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ
WELTGESUNDHEITSORGANISATION ВСЕМИРНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ЗДРАВООХРАНЕНИЯ
Date: 30 July 2024 Ms Riina Sikkut Minister of Health Ministry of Social Affairs Suur-Ameerika 1 10129 Tallinn Estonia
REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE BUREAU RÉGIONAL DE L’EUROPE
REGIONALBÜRO FÜR EUROPA ЕВРОПЕЙСКОЕ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЕ БЮРО
Head office:
UN City, Marmorvej 51, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
Tel.: +45 45 33 70 00; Fax: +45 45 33 70 01 Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.who.int/europe
Our reference: Notre référence: Unser Zeichen: См. наш номер:
Your reference: Votre référence: Ihr Zeichen: На Ваш номер:
Dear Madam,
WHO Leadership Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy 7–11 October 2024, Brussels, Belgium
I am writing to invite you to nominate a senior official from your government to participate in the WHO Leadership Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy, scheduled to take place, in person, on 7–11 October 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. This initiative is particularly important to me, as I strongly believe that health diplomacy, if well conducted, can bring multiple benefits to the health sector, as well as to a country’s image in the international arena. The Dialogue is open to one senior official from each country, preferably dealing with international relations (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) or global health (Ministry of Health) at the level of Deputy Minister or Secretary of State. WHO representatives from invited countries will also attend. The meeting will be held in English. A high-level reception will take place on the evening of 7 October, followed by an intensive four-day Dialogue. The concept of the Dialogue has been developed by the WHO Representation Office to the European Union, in collaboration with a distinguished group of academics and experts in the field. I would be grateful if you could send the name and title of your nominee by 25 August 2024 to Dr Oxana Domenti, WHO Representative to the European Union, at [email protected]. The WHO Regional Office for Europe will cover travel and accommodation costs. The country office will liaise with you to arrange travel and accommodation. I would like to reiterate my deep appreciation for your support for our work. I hope that together we will create a high-profile flagship Leadership Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy and build the necessary regional capacities to keep health high on the political agenda. Yours very truly,
Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge Regional Director
– 2 –
Encls: Concept Note of the WHO Leadership Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy Copy for information to: Ms Helen Sõber, Adviser, European Union Affairs and International Co-operation Department, Ministry of Social Affairs, Suur-Ameerika 1, 10122 Tallinn, Estonia Ms Triin Uusberg, Head, European Union Affairs and International Co-operation Department, Ministry of Social Affairs, Suur-Ameerika 1, 10129 Tallinn, Estonia H.E. Ms Riia Salsa-Audiffren, Ambassador Representative of the Republic of Estonia, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Estonia to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, Chemin du Petit-Saconnex 28A, CH-1209 Genève, Switzerland H.E. Mr William Mart Laanemäe, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Republic of Estonia, Frederiksgade 19, 4th floor, 1265 Copenhagen K, Denmark Ms Kristina Köhler, Liaison Officer, WHO Country Office, Estonia, Paldiski Road 81, 10617 Tallinn, Estonia
UN City, Marmorvej 51 Tel.: +45 45 33 70 00 Email: [email protected] DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø Denmark
Fax: +45 45 33 70 01 Website: https://www.who.int/europe
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ
WELTGESUNDHEITSORGANISATION ВСЕМИРНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ЗДРАВООХРАНЕНИЯ
Date: 30 July 2024 Ms Riina Sikkut Minister of Health Ministry of Social Affairs Suur-Ameerika 1 10129 Tallinn Estonia
REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE BUREAU RÉGIONAL DE L’EUROPE
REGIONALBÜRO FÜR EUROPA ЕВРОПЕЙСКОЕ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЕ БЮРО
Head office:
UN City, Marmorvej 51, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
Tel.: +45 45 33 70 00; Fax: +45 45 33 70 01 Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.who.int/europe
Our reference: Notre référence: Unser Zeichen: См. наш номер:
Your reference: Votre référence: Ihr Zeichen: На Ваш номер:
Dear Madam,
WHO Leadership Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy 7–11 October 2024, Brussels, Belgium
I am writing to invite you to nominate a senior official from your government to participate in the WHO Leadership Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy, scheduled to take place, in person, on 7–11 October 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. This initiative is particularly important to me, as I strongly believe that health diplomacy, if well conducted, can bring multiple benefits to the health sector, as well as to a country’s image in the international arena. The Dialogue is open to one senior official from each country, preferably dealing with international relations (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) or global health (Ministry of Health) at the level of Deputy Minister or Secretary of State. WHO representatives from invited countries will also attend. The meeting will be held in English. A high-level reception will take place on the evening of 7 October, followed by an intensive four-day Dialogue. The concept of the Dialogue has been developed by the WHO Representation Office to the European Union, in collaboration with a distinguished group of academics and experts in the field. I would be grateful if you could send the name and title of your nominee by 25 August 2024 to Dr Oxana Domenti, WHO Representative to the European Union, at [email protected]. The WHO Regional Office for Europe will cover travel and accommodation costs. The country office will liaise with you to arrange travel and accommodation. I would like to reiterate my deep appreciation for your support for our work. I hope that together we will create a high-profile flagship Leadership Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy and build the necessary regional capacities to keep health high on the political agenda. Yours very truly,
Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge Regional Director
– 2 –
Encls: Concept Note of the WHO Leadership Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy Copy for information to: Ms Helen Sõber, Adviser, European Union Affairs and International Co-operation Department, Ministry of Social Affairs, Suur-Ameerika 1, 10122 Tallinn, Estonia Ms Triin Uusberg, Head, European Union Affairs and International Co-operation Department, Ministry of Social Affairs, Suur-Ameerika 1, 10129 Tallinn, Estonia H.E. Ms Riia Salsa-Audiffren, Ambassador Representative of the Republic of Estonia, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Estonia to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, Chemin du Petit-Saconnex 28A, CH-1209 Genève, Switzerland H.E. Mr William Mart Laanemäe, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Republic of Estonia, Frederiksgade 19, 4th floor, 1265 Copenhagen K, Denmark Ms Kristina Köhler, Liaison Officer, WHO Country Office, Estonia, Paldiski Road 81, 10617 Tallinn, Estonia