Launch of MultiParty Initiative Global Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights

Last updated on: 01 October 2024

On Friday 4 October, Aidsfonds together with other civil society members of the Dutch Global Health Alliance and the SRHR platform are launching the MultiParty Initiative (MPI) on Global Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR). This informal group of Dutch Members of Parliament (MPs) works jointly to support the Dutch government’s efforts on global health and SRHR.

The launch event, during which MPs will officially commit to the initiative, will take place at Nieuwspoort in The Hague, and will be livestreamed.

The initiative is hosted by civil society members of the Dutch Global Health Alliance and the SRHR platform

This space serves to fortify the position of the Netherlands in the landscape of global pandemic preparedness and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Additionally, it solidifies the Netherlands’ role as a global leader in SRHR and global health.

The MPI focuses on:

• Pandemic preparedness: Dutch leadership strengthening local and global expertise on infectious diseases, improving international coordination, and ensuring rapid response capabilities to address future pandemics and other cross-border threats.
• AMR: Spearheading the development of innovative solutions for early diagnosis and adequate and timely treatment of infectious diseases and advocating for responsible antibiotics’ use to prevent the escalating threat of drug-resistant infections.
• SRHR: Expanding access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare, promoting gender equality, and ensuring the protection of SRHR across the Netherlands, setting the example for health systems around the world.
• Global health: Fostering an inclusive and resilient health system in the Netherlands that ensures universal healthcare access, while promoting international partnerships to achieve long-term global health security.

This initiative aligns with the Netherlands’ broader commitment to Health for All, advancing both global health and economic resilience by strengthening healthcare infrastructures and promoting health rights.

Launch event at Nieuwspoort on 4 October

This launch is an opportunity for MPs to officially commit to the MPI and is the first in a series of events promoting Dutch leadership in the areas covered by the initiative. The launch will kick-off with short keynotes and a video of successes achieved with the Netherlands’ support on global health and SRHR. Two sub-sessions will follow, during which experts and MPs will discuss the role of the Netherlands in supporting global health and SRHR. The event will end with a personal story and a commitment signing moment for MPs.

Date and location: 4 October (14.30 – 16.30), Nieuwspoort (The Hague). Strictly invitation only.
Livestream: for those who wish to follow the event online, a livestream link will be available on the day of the event. Watch the event here. Visit this page on Nieuwspoort’s website for information in Dutch

• Moderator: Michael Creek
• Session 1: Advancing Dutch leadership on sexual and reproductive health and rights for all
  One of the speakers for this session is Mukami Marete, the Executive Director of UHAI, a partner organization of Aidsfonds in the Love Alliance. Mukami will speak on the intersection of human rights and health, emphasizing how human rights are a prerequisite for health and vice versa. Other inspiring speakers of this session are Elizabeth Sully, Jelle Postma, and more (tbc).
• Session 2: Pandemic Preparedness and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
  Jo-Angelina Kalambo from the Global Fund, the largest multilateral fund contributing to the fight against HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis, will share their global impact. Their recent results report reveals that they have saved 65 million lives since their inception. Other speakers include Prof. Constance Schultsz, Vijayashree Yellapa, and more (tbc).

Join us for this event as we work to safeguard global health, ensure SRHR, and build a Netherlands for future generations where health is a shared priority for all.