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"The protection of medical missions in armed conflict is highlighted in International humanitarian law.
- The protection of medical missions in armed conflict is highlighted in International humanitarian law.
The problem is not law, but the lack of implementation.
The problem is not law, but the lack of implementation.
The lack of both understanding and respect of the law", said Foreign Minister Eide in his opening address at the seminar.
The lack of both understanding and respect of the law, sa utenriksminister Eide i sitt åpningsinnlegg på seminaret.
Thank you for the invitation to participate at this expert workshop in connection with the very timely Health Care in Danger initiative.
Thank you for the invitation to participate at this expert workshop in connection with the very timely Health Care in Danger initiative.
Syria as case: In Syria we daily witness how hospitals and ambulances are directly targeted by all sides to the conflict.
Syria as case: In Syria we daily witness how hospitals and ambulances are directly targeted by all sides to the conflict.
In January the Secretary-General of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, Dr Abd-al-Razzaq Jbeiro, was killed.
In January the Secretary-General of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, Dr Abd-al-Razzaq Jbeiro, was killed.
The vehicle he was in was clearly marked with the Red Crescent emblem.
The vehicle he was in was clearly marked with the Red Crescent emblem.
He was one of many Syrians risking their lives and health every day to help fellow citizens in need and to save lives.
He was one of many Syrians risking their lives and health every day to help fellow citizens in need and to save lives.
According to the Norwegian doctor Dag Horntvedt, who recently spent 7 weeks working for MSF, there is a dire need for medical services.
According to the Norwegian doctor Dag Horntvedt, who recently spent 7 weeks working for MSF, there is a dire need for medical services.
Many are afraid of seeking medical assistance.
Many are afraid of seeking medical assistance.
In fact the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), assisted by the ICRC, has been one of the very few organisations able to provide assistance in the precarious humanitarian situation in Syria today.
In fact the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), assisted by the ICRC, has been one of the very few organisations able to provide assistance in the precarious humanitarian situation in Syria today.
SARC is operating under extremely demanding conditions.
SARC is operating under extremely demanding conditions.
Nevertheless, hundreds of volunteers have been mobilised to provide first aid, food and medical care across sectarian divides.
Nevertheless, hundreds of volunteers have been mobilised to provide first aid, food and medical care across sectarian divides.
The Syrian case illustrates why the initiative “Health Care in Danger” in relation to conflicts, crisis and war is so important.
The Syrian case illustrates why the initiative “Health Care in Danger” in relation to conflicts, crisis and war is so important.
But the challenge is much broader.
But the challenge is much broader.
We witness similar situations all over the world, like in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
We witness similar situations all over the world, like in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Normative framework in place
Normative framework in place
At the same time, we know that the normative framework is in place.
At the same time, we know that the normative framework is in place.
International humanitarian and human rights law for the protection of civilians in armed conflict and other situations of violence is comprehensive and relevant.
International humanitarian and human rights law for the protection of civilians in armed conflict and other situations of violence is comprehensive and relevant.
The right to health is enshrined in human rights law.
The right to health is enshrined in human rights law.
The protection of medical missions in armed conflict is highlighted in International humanitarian law.
The protection of medical missions in armed conflict is highlighted in International humanitarian law.
The lack of both understanding and respect of the law.
The lack of both understanding and respect of the law.
We see on a daily basis that civilians are affected in a myriad of ways by armed conflict and violence, whether directly, suffering death, injury, rape and forcible displacement, or indirectly due to conflict-induced increases in disease, hunger and malnutrition.
We see on a daily basis that civilians are affected in a myriad of ways by armed conflict and violence, whether directly, suffering death, injury, rape and forcible displacement, or indirectly due to conflict-induced increases in disease, hunger and malnutrition.
The reclaiming initiative
The reclaiming initiative
There are three categories of why international humanitarian law is not respected:
There are three categories of why international humanitarian law is not respected:
The first category, which is the case in many conflicts around the world, parties to a conflict do not know international humanitarian law.
The first category, which is the case in many conflicts around the world, parties to a conflict do not know international humanitarian law.
They lack the knowledge.
They lack the knowledge.
Training is key.
Training is key.
In the second category, soldiers don’t seem to care about the international law despite their knowledge.
In the second category, soldiers don’t seem to care about the international law despite their knowledge.
Deliberate breaches.
Deliberate breaches.
One logic seems to be that since the enemy is breaking the law, they break the law.
One logic seems to be that since the enemy is breaking the law, they break the law.
A third category applies to the new battlegrounds.
A third category applies to the new battlegrounds.
There might be a willingness to abide with international humanitarian law, but there is uncertainty about how the law applies when the battleground is taking place for instance in an urban area where civilian people live.
There might be a willingness to abide with international humanitarian law, but there is uncertainty about how the law applies when the battleground is taking place for instance in an urban area where civilian people live.
Interpretation is the challenge.
Interpretation is the challenge.
This is why the Norwegian Government has launched an initiative called “Reclaiming the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law”.
This is why the Norwegian Government has launched an initiative called “Reclaiming the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law”.
We have reopened the discussion.
We have reopened the discussion.
The aim is not to negotiate new law, but to agree on practical measures that will effectively improve the situation for civilians in situations of armed conflict.
The aim is not to negotiate new law, but to agree on practical measures that will effectively improve the situation for civilians in situations of armed conflict.
The intention is to engage states and civil society across the world in discussions in a series of regional seminars that will culminate in a global conference in May 2013.
The intention is to engage states and civil society across the world in discussions in a series of regional seminars that will culminate in a global conference in May 2013.
We hope that we will be able to agree on strong, concrete recommendations on how international humanitarian law should be understood and implemented in order to provide the protection that civilians are entitled to.
We hope that we will be able to agree on strong, concrete recommendations on how international humanitarian law should be understood and implemented in order to provide the protection that civilians are entitled to.
ICRC study.
ICRC study.
Examples
Examples
Access to health care is a case in point.
Access to health care is a case in point.
Health care is in danger, and common efforts are needed.
Health care is in danger, and common efforts are needed.
The evidence base is comprehensive and gives rise to great concern.
The evidence base is comprehensive and gives rise to great concern.
An ICRC study of 16 countries over a two-year time-span has identified no less than 644 violent incidents that affected the opportunities for providing or receiving health care.
An ICRC study of 16 countries over a two-year time-span has identified no less than 644 violent incidents that affected the opportunities for providing or receiving health care.
The use of explosive weapons, the destruction of ambulances, kidnappings and killings of health-care personnel are just some of the examples mentioned.
The use of explosive weapons, the destruction of ambulances, kidnappings and killings of health-care personnel are just some of the examples mentioned.
One example is from Somalia where a bomb killed more than 20 people, including two doctors and a number of medical students at a graduation ceremony in Mogadishu in December 2009.
One example is from Somalia where a bomb killed more than 20 people, including two doctors and a number of medical students at a graduation ceremony in Mogadishu in December 2009.
Another example is from the Democratic Republic of Congo where an estimated 40 000 deaths per month are due to easily treatable diseases.
Another example is from the Democratic Republic of Congo where an estimated 40 000 deaths per month are due to easily treatable diseases.
The main reason why these people are not receiving treatment is the lack of security due to the armed conflict.
The main reason why these people are not receiving treatment is the lack of security due to the armed conflict.
One of the important roles played by Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is to mobilise volunteers.
One of the important roles played by Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is to mobilise volunteers.
Renewed relevance in the context of our response to today’s humanitarian challenges.
Renewed relevance in the context of our response to today’s humanitarian challenges.
We have seen this in our own country.
We have seen this in our own country.
On 22 July 2011, Norway was hit by the worst attack since World War II.
On 22 July 2011, Norway was hit by the worst attack since World War II.
Government buildings were bombed and young people shot at a political youth camp on Utøya Island.
Government buildings were bombed and young people shot at a political youth camp on Utøya Island.
Also saw that this was a case where the mobilisation of health personnel and volunteers trained in first aid from organisations such as the Norwegian Red Cross Society played an important role in preventing additional lives from being lost.
Also saw that this was a case where the mobilisation of health personnel and volunteers trained in first aid from organisations such as the Norwegian Red Cross Society played an important role in preventing additional lives from being lost.
This illustrates the value of having a network of volunteers that can be mobilised fast and can respond quickly.
This illustrates the value of having a network of volunteers that can be mobilised fast and can respond quickly.
The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a model in this regard.﻿
The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a model in this regard.﻿
Reflections on the role of the National Red Cross
Reflections on the role of the National Red Cross
I would like to end with four reflections on the role of the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies:
I would like to end with four reflections on the role of the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies:
First: National Societies have a specific role to play in disaster preparedness.
First: National Societies have a specific role to play in disaster preparedness.
Through the networks of volunteers they promote international humanitarian law and human rights and provide relevant training for health-care personnel.
Through the networks of volunteers they promote international humanitarian law and human rights and provide relevant training for health-care personnel.
Is it possible to strengthen this role even further?
Is it possible to strengthen this role even further?
Is it possible to work better within and across regions?
Is it possible to work better within and across regions?
Would it be possible to establish partnerships for learning and exchange of best practices?
Would it be possible to establish partnerships for learning and exchange of best practices?
Second: National Societies provide health care in all situations of armed violence, including in situations of violence that are not defined as full-scale armed conflict.
Second: National Societies provide health care in all situations of armed violence, including in situations of violence that are not defined as full-scale armed conflict.
In working in situations such as these, it is national legislation and human rights law that provides the legal framework.
In working in situations such as these, it is national legislation and human rights law that provides the legal framework.
A real dilemma and challenge is: what should be done when confronting a state that does not appear to care about its own people?
A real dilemma and challenge is: what should be done when confronting a state that does not appear to care about its own people?
How do National Societies deal with these situations?
How do National Societies deal with these situations?
Is it possible to take a more proactive approach towards the governments concerned and to try to make them adhere to their commitments under international law?
Is it possible to take a more proactive approach towards the governments concerned and to try to make them adhere to their commitments under international law?
Third: National Societies talk to everyone and are part of the societies in which they operate.
Third: National Societies talk to everyone and are part of the societies in which they operate.
Being able to talk to all parties to a conflict is critical when negotiating access to people in need of humanitarian assistance.
Being able to talk to all parties to a conflict is critical when negotiating access to people in need of humanitarian assistance.
This can also help.
This can also help.
National Societies are also strategically placed to break down “enemy images”, reduce polarisation, and create arenas for dialogue and concerted humanitarian action.
National Societies are also strategically placed to break down “enemy images”, reduce polarisation, and create arenas for dialogue and concerted humanitarian action.
These arenas must be actively used and cultivated.
These arenas must be actively used and cultivated.
Protect humanitarian access.
Protect humanitarian access.
Fourth, National Societies play an important role in broadening the ownership of humanitarian action and of fundamental humanitarian values and human rights.
Fourth, National Societies play an important role in broadening the ownership of humanitarian action and of fundamental humanitarian values and human rights.
Humanitarianism and human rights are indeed shared values.
Humanitarianism and human rights are indeed shared values.
How can we achieve broader global ownership of fundamental humanitarian values and principles?
How can we achieve broader global ownership of fundamental humanitarian values and principles?
There is a need to share the responsibility for the humanitarian challenges we are facing today more evenly.
There is a need to share the responsibility for the humanitarian challenges we are facing today more evenly.
This leads me to my concluding remarks:
This leads me to my concluding remarks:
The importance of meeting like we do today in order to find new approaches and exchange best practices.
The importance of meeting like we do today in order to find new approaches and exchange best practices.
We must join forces in order to address urgent humanitarian challenges.
We must join forces in order to address urgent humanitarian challenges.
Norway stands ready to continue its support for the Health Care in Danger initiative and will do an effort at the diplomatic level.
Norway stands ready to continue its support for the Health Care in Danger initiative and will do an effort at the diplomatic level.
We hope to bring countries together across regional and political divides to enhance the protection of health care in areas of conflict.
We hope to bring countries together across regional and political divides to enhance the protection of health care in areas of conflict.
I wish you every possible success with this workshop.
I wish you every possible success with this workshop.
Health Care in Danger
Health Care in Danger
Government to step up global health efforts
Regjeringen trapper opp arbeidet for global helse
The GAVI Alliance (the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria will together receive an additional NOK 330 million in the national budget for 2014.
Den globale vaksinealliansen (Gavi) og Det globale fondet mot aids, tuberkulose og malaria (GFATM) får til sammen 330 millioner kroner ekstra i statsbudsjettet for 2014.
The Government wishes to intensify its efforts to promote child and maternal health globally, to fight deadly diseases and to help to eradicate polio.
Regjeringen ønsker å intensivere kampen for barne- og mødrehelse globalt, bekjempe dødelige sykdommer og bidra til å utrydde polio
The Government wishes to intensify its efforts to promote child and maternal health globally, to fight deadly diseases and to help to eradicate polio.
Regjeringen ønsker å intensivere kampen for barne- og mødrehelse globalt, bekjempe dødelige sykdommer og bidra til å utrydde polio.
“Six million fewer children died in 2012 than in 1990.
- Seks millioner færre barn døde i 2012 enn i 1990.
Deaths from malaria have fallen by 25 % since 2000.
Malariadødsfall har falt 25 prosent siden 2000.
Deaths from tuberculosis have fallen by more than 40 % since 1990.
Tuberkulosedødsfall har falt over 40 prosent siden 1990.
And deaths from AIDS fell by 30 % from 2005 to 2012 alone.
Aidsdødeligheten er sunket 30 prosent bare mellom 2005 og 2012.
This shows that the global health effort is producing results.
Dette viser at den globale helseinnsatsen nytter.
But much remains to be done,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Men mye gjenstår, sier utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide.
Polio is in the process of being eradicated.
Vi er nå i ferd med å utrydde polio.
Norway is increasing its support to this work by more than fourfold, with a total allocation of NOK 240 million for 2014.
Norge mer enn firedobler støtten til formålet til 240 millioner kroner i 2014.
These funds will be administered mainly by the GAVI Alliance, but also by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Pengene skal forvaltes hovedsakelig av Gavi og dels av Verdens helseorganisasjon (WHO).
“There is a close link between the use of resources and the results achieved.
- Det er en nær sammenheng mellom omfattende ressursbruk og resultater.
The money is reaching those for whom it is intended, and is being used effectively.
Pengene når fram og gir store virkninger.
The fight against the major deadly diseases AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria is being intensified.
Kampen mot de store og dødelige sykdommene aids, tuberkulose og malaria styrkes.
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria will receive an additional NOK 50 million.
Det globale fondet mot disse sykdommene gis 50 millioner kroner ekstra.
It is planned that this funding should be increased by a further NOK 100 million in 2015.
Innsatsen planlegges opptrappet med ytterligere 100 millioner i 2015.
Altogether it is proposed that NOK 1.7 billion should be allocated to the Global Fund for the period 2014–16.
Til sammen foreslåes 1,7 milliarder kroner bevilget til Det globale fondet for perioden 2014 – 2016.
Norway’s allocation to the GAVI Alliance is to be increased by NOK 100 million.
Bidraget til Den globale vaksinealliansen økes med 100 millioner kroner.
So far 370 million children have been vaccinated through GAVI-supported programmes, and the aim is to reach many more.
Til nå har 370 millioner barn blitt vaksinert i regi av Gavi, og målet er mange flere.
Norway’s contribution now totals more than NOK 1 billion per year.
Norges bidrag vil nå utgjøre over en milliard kroner per år.
“The increase in this year’s budget shows that Norway is shouldering its part of the responsibility for bringing the world closer to achieving the health-related Millennium Development Goals by 2015,” said Mr Eide.
- Økningen i årets budsjett viser at Norge tar sin del ansvaret for at verden kommer nærmere tusenårsmålene på helse innen 2015, sier Eide.
In total, Norway now spends more than NOK 4 billion of its international development budget on global health.
Med stort og smått bruker nå Norge mer enn fire milliarder av bistandsbudsjettet på global helse.
Norway intends to increase focus on universal health coverage.
Innenfor denne satsingen ønsker Norge å øke fokuset på universell helsedekning.
It is the responsibility of individual countries to provide basic health services to their populations, while the role of the international community must be to provide support for national efforts under national ownership.
Landene må selv ta ansvar for og eierskap til å tilby grunnleggende helsetjenester til sin befolkning, mens det internasjonale samfunns rolle må være å støtte opp om den nasjonale innsatsen.
Good work
Det gode arbeidsliv
Kennedy Forum, Harvard Kennedy School, Boston, 6 December 2010
Kennedy Forum, Harvard Kennedy School, Boston, 6. desember 2010
In his key note address about global health challenges and foreign policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, Boston, Foreign Minister Støre said: ”My conviction is that we need to build a far greater awareness of the interconnectedness of health concerns and other areas of politics – including foreign policy”.
I sin linjetale om globale helseutfordringer og utenrikspolitikk, ved Harvard Kennedy School, Boston, sa Støre bl.a.: ”My conviction is that we need to build a far greater awareness of the interconnectedness of health concerns and other areas of politics – including foreign policy”.
And to Julio, forgive me for sharing with the audience what happened when I visited Harvard back in June 1998.
And to Julio, forgive me for sharing with the audience what happened when I visited Harvard back in June 1998.
At that time I came as leader of the Transition Team of Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland, the Director General Elect of the WHO.
At that time I came as leader of the Transition Team of Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland, the Director General Elect of the WHO.
I came to Harvard to attend a seminar arranged by Chris Murray and Jeffery Sachs on the importance of investing in health to combat poverty.
I came to Harvard to attend a seminar arranged by Chris Murray and Jeffery Sachs on the importance of investing in health to combat poverty.
Julio was one of the speakers.
Julio was one of the speakers.
When I left Harvard after this 24 hours visit, I had recruited Julio to Dr Brundtland’s senior management team as head of the Evidence and Information for Policy cluster.
When I left Harvard after this 24 hours visit, I had recruited Julio to Dr Brundtland’s senior management team as head of the Evidence and Information for Policy cluster.
I had recruited Chris Murray to be Julio’s right hand.
I had recruited Chris Murray to be Julio’s right hand.
And I had almost recruited Jeff Sachs to chair the upcoming Commission on Macroeconomics and Health.
And I had almost recruited Jeff Sachs to chair the upcoming Commission on Macroeconomics and Health.
Looking back, I must conclude that it was a productive visit.
Looking back, I must conclude that it was a productive visit.
This time, however, my purpose is not recruitment, but the sharing of ideas and dialogue on global public health policies – and what we can do with that knowledge.
This time, however, my purpose is not recruitment, but the sharing of ideas and dialogue on global public health policies – and what we can do with that knowledge.