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WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ WELTGESUNDHEITSORGANISATION ВСЕМИРНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ЗДРАВООХРАНЕНИЯ Date: 30 July 2024 REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE BUREAU RÉGIONAL DE L’EUROPE Ms Riina Sikkut REGIONALBÜRO FÜR EUROPA Minister of Health ЕВРОПЕЙСКОЕ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЕ БЮРО Ministry of Social Affairs Head office: Suur-Ameerika 1 UN City, Marmorvej 51, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark 10129 Tallinn Tel.: +45 45 33 70 00; Fax: +45 45 33 70 01 Estonia Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.who.int/europe Our reference: Your reference: Notre référence: Votre référence: Unser Zeichen: Ihr Zeichen: См. наш номер: 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 UN City, Marmorvej 51 Tel.: +45 45 33 70 00 Email: [email protected] DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø Fax: +45 45 33 70 01 Website: https://www.who.int/europe Denmark 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 –2– 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. 1 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. 2  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. 3  SUGGESTED SESSION TITLE FORMAT TIMING CONTENT OUTLINE 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 Registration and 08:30- 1 morning tea & coffee 09:00 Welcome Keynote Speech by Dr Hans 09:00– 2 Dr Hans Kluge Kluge, WHO Regional 09.07 Director for Europe Welcome by Dr Oxana Domenti, 09:07– 3 Dr Oxana Domenti WHO Representative 09:15 to the EU An introduction to Diplomacy The Organization of 09:15- Johan Verbeke, Guest Professor in Modern Diplomacy 4 Diplomacy Module 11:00 A Diplomat's Conceptual Toolbox 11:00- 5 Wellbeing break 11:15 Multilateralism in Diplomacy 11:15- 6 The Normative Module 13:00 Johan Verbeke, Guest Professor in Modern Diplomacy Framework of Diplomacy 4  13:00 – 7 Lunch 14:00 Introduction to 14:00- 8 Global Health Module 16:00 Dr Adnan Hyder, Professor of Global Health Diplomacy 16:00- 9 Networking break 16:15 Global health Architecture and Governance. Key 16.15- Dr Adnan Hyder, Professor of Global Health, and representatives of 10 Workshop actors/stakeholders 18.00 participants and interests in global health 11 Closure of the day 18.00 DAY 2 – 9 October 09:00- 12 Welcome to Day 2 Prof. Janusz Janczukowicz (Wrap-up) 09:05 Health and Foreign 09:05- policy: the current Mr Rory Keane, Head of Office at the United Nations Liaison Office for 13 Module 11:00 geopolitical Peace, and Security UNLOPS landscape 11:00- 14 Wellbeing break 11:15 The global geopolitical Guest Lecture 11:15- Dr Christian Haggenmiller, EU Military Service (EMS), EU External Action 15 landscape. EU and 12:30 Service (EEAS) Global Health Security and a new 5  geostrategic paradigm 12:30- 16 Lunch break 13:30 Health Diplomacy in Dr Rudi Coninx, Senior adviser at WHO, Former Head of the 13:30- 17 Humanitarian Module Humanitarian Policy & Guidance unit in the Emergency Operations 15:30 settings Department at the WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) 15:30- 18 Wellbeing break 16:00 Leadership and management of humanitarian, peace 16:00- 19 Guest Lecture Thomas White, Former Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza and development 17:00 programs in complex environment EU Health Diplomacy Joanna Darmanin, Head of the Humanitarian Aid Thematic Policies Unit, in Humanitarian 17:00- 20 Guest Lecture DG ECHO, European Commission settings 18:00 21 Closure 18:00 Closure DAY 3 – 10 October 09:00- Prof Janusz Janczukowicz 22 Welcome to Day 3 09:05 Roy Wadia, Regional Communications Chief, WHO Regional Office for Diplomacy and Europe 09:05- 23 communication Module Joanna Roberts, Health Editor, POLITICO 11.00 Matthias Lüfkens, Founder of DigiTips, former Associate Director-Media and former Head of Social Networks at the World Economic Forum 6  Networking and 11:00- 24 Wellbeing break 11:15 Health 11:15- Oxana Domenti, WHO Representative to the EU and guest speakers Diplomacy/the 25 Module 13:00 engagement with the Parliament 13:00- 26 Lunch 14:00 Health Advocacy Health diplomacy at national level - the role of CSO The role of civil 14.00- 27 Module society 15.00 15:00- 28 Networking break 15:15 Global Partnerships Martin Seychell, Deputy-Director General, DG INTPA, European 15:15– 29 for Health Guest Lecture Commission 16:45 16:45 30 Closure DAY 4 – 11 October 2024 Welcome to Day 4 10.00– 31 Dr Oxana Domenti 10:05 10:05- 32 Welcome remarks Sandra Gallina, Director General, DG SANTE, European Commission 10:15 10.15-10.30: DG SANTE, European Commission Perspective from the 10.30-10.45: DG Research and Innovation, European Commission 10:15– 10.45-11.00: European Centre for Disease Control 33 European Union: EU 10:40 11.00-11.15: European Medicine Agency Institutions 11.15-11.30: DG Health Emergency and Response Authority 11.30-11.45: European External Action Service 7  11.45-12.15: Interactive debate with participants 12.15- Exchange with EU officials from DG SANTE, DG NEAR, DG RTD, DG HERA, 34 Networking Lunch 13.30 DG ECHO, EEAS, EMA and ECDC Exchange of views 13:30– 35 with global health Global health leaders 15:00 leaders Closing remarks 15:00– Closing Remarks 36 15:15 Dr Oxana Domenti 37 End of the Dialogue 15:15 End of the Dialogue 8 Saatja: "WHO Office at the European Union" <[email protected]> Saaja: "Riina Sikkut", "Triin Uusberg", "Elen Ohov" Teema: Invitation to nominate a high-level official for the WHO Leadership Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy 7-11 October 2024, Brussels, Belgium Kuupäev: 2024-07-30 10:01 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. 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