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Jun 3
#Cycling benefits health, environment, the economy and society as a whole.
On #WorldBicycleDay, @BelgiumUNGeneva organised with @UNGeneva, @WHO, @VilleDeGeneve, @UCI_cycling and @ProVeloGeneve, a bike ride across Geneva.
Thank you all for joining!
More pics and 📹to follow.
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Belgium also hosted the event:
💊Access to innovation, medicines & diagnostics for tackling antimicrobial resistance
And co-sponsored discussions on:
🏥Investing in primary health care
🌍Climate & health
⚕️ Sexual & reproductive health in Africa
📊Economics of Health4All 3/3
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Key outcomes of #WHA79, with Belgium’s active contribution:
✅ Strategy on Economics of Health for All (2026–2030)
✅ Global Action Plan on #AMR (2026–2036)
✅ WHO Code on international recruitment of health personnel
✅ Process for Global Health Architecture Reform 2/3
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May 26
With my thanks to the whole #TeamBelgium for an intense but productive #WHA79.
Belgium played an active role at #WHA79, emphasizing the importance of multilateralism in tackling today’s complex global health challenges.
A strong, efficient & transparent @WHO is more essential than ever. 🌍 #TogetherForHealth 1/3
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May 20
With our thanks to all distinguished speakers and panelists for their valuable insights.
May 20
The fight against antimicrobial resistance will not be won by science alone. It will be won through solidarity, trust and political courage.
I saw that spirit clearly at the #WHA79 side event hosted by Belgium, bringing health leaders from the @WHO_Europe and @WHOAFRO Regions together for an interregional dialogue on access to innovation, medicines and diagnostics, and tackling AMR.
My sincere thanks to Amb. @ChPayot, Permanent Representative of Belgium in Geneva, for hosting this important event.
A powerful moment came when @SandraGallina, Director-General for @EU_Health, expressed readiness to support Africa’s Ebola response in exchange with my brother @ProfJanabi.
The evidence shared by Prof. Enis Barış and Mr Deusdedit Mubangizi and other speakers was clear: access to essential medicines has not improved enough, and AMR is widening deadly gaps between and within regions.
I also appreciate the contributions from Minister Akmaral Alnazarova of Kazakhstan, Dr Dirk Ramaekers of Belgium, Dr Sharmarke Sharif of Ethiopia, Dr Karin Tegmark Wisell of Sweden, and our moderator Professor Elias Mossialos, whose guidance helped ground the discussion in country experience and practical policy choices.
The realities differ. In Africa, the burden falls heavily on children. In Europe, older adults are especially affected. But across both Regions, the task is shared: move from a tale of two realities to joint action.
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May 17
🌈On #IDAHOT, we stand strong for equality & human rights for all.
Equality for LGBTQI people is essential to building inclusive & democratic societies, as true democracy can't exist while LGBTQI individuals face persecution, whether through legislation or societal practices.
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May 8
Public health leadership means taking decisions today that protect people tomorrow. Belgium’s Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke is doing exactly that.
In Brussels today, I thanked Minister Vandenbroucke for putting prevention first – from tobacco control to advancing Belgium’s sepsis plan and strengthening health systems.
Belgium’s decision to ban flavored e-cigarettes is a major step to reduce the appeal of vaping to young people and help prevent a new generation from nicotine addiction.
I commended Belgium for its support to @WHO, including increased voluntary contributions for research on tropical diseases and sexual and reproductive health, while maintaining funding for equitable access to vaccines and medicines.
This is the spirit of the @WHO_Europe-Belgium Country Cooperation Strategy we signed today: strong national action matched by a commitment to global health.
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May 8
👏 Belgium stands with @ifrc, @ICRC and National societies worldwide.
On #RedCrossDay and Red Crescent Day, we commend the work & thank all #volunteers and staff supporting people affected by disaster, armed conflict, health and social problems, often risking their own safety.
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Grateful to Team Belgium led by MFA @prevotmaxime for all the preparation behind UPR 🇧🇪 yesterday, and to all the countries that contributed to the review. One important milestone has been completed, but the real work is only just beginning : preparing for the next review !
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#Belgium Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister @prevotmaxime visited @WHO, and I was honoured to welcome him and thank him in person for his country’s continued support to @WHO and its increased financial contribution. We discussed WHO’s ongoing reforms and strengthening, the proposed new global health architecture to be discussed at #WHA79, the hantavirus response, and WHO’s critical role in global health security.
The Deputy Prime Minister is not only a champion for health among world leaders, but he also walks the talk by keeping himself healthy through regular hikes.
May 6
🇺🇳 Good to meet @DrTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today and to reaffirm Belgium's commitment to the @WHO. Not just in words, but in funding. Despite budgetary pressures across the board, Belgium has increased its voluntary contributions. More for research on tropical diseases. More for sexual and reproductive health. Maintained funding for equitable access to vaccines and medicines.
We do this because it is smart. Viruses do not carry passports. A disease contained in one country is a crisis prevented in ours. Right now, the WHO is coordinating the response to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship: hundreds of passengers, multiple nationalities, one organisation holding it together. That is what the WHO does, quietly, every single day. COVID taught us how interconnected we are. We should not need to learn that lesson again.
Belgium also pushes for ambitious reform of the global health architecture. The WHO must be at the centre, with stronger leadership, greater coherence, and governance built on equity, solidarity and human rights. Reform is not a threat to the WHO. It is what makes it indispensable.
Thank you Dr. Tedros. Belgium stands with WHO.
@BelgiumMFA @BelgiumUNGeneva
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May 6
🇺🇳 Good to meet @DrTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today and to reaffirm Belgium's commitment to the @WHO. Not just in words, but in funding. Despite budgetary pressures across the board, Belgium has increased its voluntary contributions. More for research on tropical diseases. More for sexual and reproductive health. Maintained funding for equitable access to vaccines and medicines.
We do this because it is smart. Viruses do not carry passports. A disease contained in one country is a crisis prevented in ours. Right now, the WHO is coordinating the response to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship: hundreds of passengers, multiple nationalities, one organisation holding it together. That is what the WHO does, quietly, every single day. COVID taught us how interconnected we are. We should not need to learn that lesson again.
Belgium also pushes for ambitious reform of the global health architecture. The WHO must be at the centre, with stronger leadership, greater coherence, and governance built on equity, solidarity and human rights. Reform is not a threat to the WHO. It is what makes it indispensable.
Thank you Dr. Tedros. Belgium stands with WHO.
@BelgiumMFA @BelgiumUNGeneva
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May 6
Thank you Minister @prevotmaxime for demonstrating 🇧🇪's steadfast commitment to human rights, international law and multilateralism.
May 6
🇺🇳 Today in Geneva, I represented Belgium for its 4th Universal Periodic Review at the @UNHumanRights Council. An exercise where every UN member state has its human rights record examined by its peers. All 193 countries, on equal footing.
Some might ask: why would a country voluntarily submit itself to scrutiny? Because that is exactly the point. Speaking openly about where we fall short is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign of confidence in the system we helped build. If we ask others to uphold human rights, we must be willing to hold ourselves to the same standard.
Human rights are in Belgium’s DNA. The universality, indivisibility and interdependence of human rights are the guiding principles of everything we do, at home and on the international stage. This review, based on the follow-up of 251 recommendations accepted in 2021, is how we turn that commitment into accountability.
In a world where the very concept of universal rights is under pressure, exercises like the UPR matter more than ever.
@BelgiumMFA @BelgiumUNGeneva
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May 4
Congratulations!
May 4
Belgium warmly welcomes Lebanon as a new State Party to the #AntiPersonnelMineBanConvention.
An important step towards the universalisation of the norm against anti-personnel mines, & a strong contribution to the reinforcement of int. humanitarian law & global peace efforts.
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Apr 21
Congratulations @WIPO DG Tang!
Congratulations 👏to Mr. Daren TANG for his reappointment as @WIPO DG! Belgium🇧🇪 values his vision for a modern, impactful Organization, that strengthens the multilateral system and delivers tangible benefits to all MS. We look forward to continuing this constructive partnership.
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Apr 16
🇱🇧🇮🇱 I welcome the announcement of a ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. It must now be confirmed on the ground. This is an important first step after weeks of devastating violence.
Israel and Lebanon need a lasting solution. This requires the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, the disarmament of Hezbollah, full respect for Lebanon’s territorial sovereignty, and strong support for the Lebanese government to ensure the state’s monopoly on arms.
Belgium has been engaged from day one. We remain fully mobilised to support Israel and Lebanon on the path towards a sustained ceasefire and lasting peace.
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🇱🇧🇮🇱 Je salue l’annonce d’un cessez-le-feu de dix jours entre Israël et le Liban. Il faut que cela se confirme sur le terrain. C’est un premier pas important après des semaines de violences dévastatrices.
Israël et le Liban ont besoin d’une solution durable, qui passe par la mise en œuvre complète de la résolution 1701, le désarmement du Hezbollah, le respect de la souveraineté territoriale du Liban, et un soutien aux efforts du gouvernement libanais pour garantir le monopole des armes.
La Belgique est engagée depuis le premier jour. Nous restons pleinement mobilisés pour accompagner Israël et le Liban sur le chemin du cessez-le-feu et d'une paix durable.
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🇱🇧🇮🇱 Ik verwelkom de aankondiging van een staakt-het-vuren van tien dagen tussen Israël en Libanon. Dat moet zich nu ook op het terrein bevestigen. Het is een belangrijke eerste stap na weken van verwoestend geweld.
Israël en Libanon hebben nood aan een duurzame oplossing. Dat vereist de volledige uitvoering van VN-Veiligheidsraadresolutie 1701, de ontwapening van Hezbollah, het respect voor de territoriale soevereiniteit van Libanon en steun aan de Libanese regering om het monopolie op wapens te verzekeren.
België is sinds dag één betrokken. We blijven volledig gemobiliseerd om Israël en Libanon te ondersteunen op weg naar een duurzaam staakt-het-vuren en blijvende vrede.
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Apr 17
Thanks @PowisGaelle for the great cooperation and all the best for your next assignment!
Looking forward to working even closer with @AcoleyenK after his well deserved promotion!
👏Many thanks to Gaelle for 3 impactful years as DPR & Head of the Human Rights Cluster.
Best wishes and a lot of success for her new professional horizons.
👇Koen Van Acoleyen, Head of 'Global Health and Humanitarian Affairs’ cluster takes over as 🇧🇪DPR!
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Ambassador Maertens welcomed the inauguration ✂️ of @ITCnews's new European 🇪🇺 Office in Brussels—underscoring 🇧🇪 #Belgium’s commitment to multilateralism and #Brussels’ role as a global #diplomatic hub.
ITC is at the heart of EU trade policy! 🇪🇺
Our new Brussels office helps us foster the cooperation needed to support small businesses worldwide.
Director-General @KoenDoens of the @EU_Commission highlighted our unique role in bridging trade policy with practical technical aid.
ℹ️ bit.ly/4cI4o24
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Apr 13
Welcome to Brussels @ITCnews !
ITC opens its Brussels office—today @UNinBrussels!
As the world’s second-largest consumer market, being closer to Europe’s trade policy hub allows us to better help global small businesses access the EU. Let our ED @CokeHamilton tell you how.
ℹ️ intracen.org/about-us/who-we…
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🌍 World Health Day 2026 | 7 April
🇧🇪 stands with science 🔬 and joins @WHO’s call: "Together for Health. Stand with Science".
Through research, strong partnerships & support to global health programmes, BE helps strengthen health systems & promote health as a Global Public Good.
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Apr 7
On April 7, we commemorate the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
🕯️On this day of remembrance, we pay tribute to all the victims of this tragedy and to those who had the courage to oppose it.
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