LUMC and MSF Holland are hosting, together with the KGF and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a forum discussion on the topic #NotATarget. Speakers will discuss the topic of violence against medical staff and facilities in conflict situations. After introductions from each of the panel members, there will be room for questions and discussion. Prof. Mattijs Numans MD, director LUMC Campus The Hague: Introduction. Prof. Barend Middelkoop MD, Public Health LUMC: The right to public health: what is needed to safeguard it in terms of confidentiality, impartiality, neutrality, patient safety and safe working environment for medical staff. Katrien Coppens, delegate director Artsen zonder Grenzen (MSF): The importance of respect for medical facilities and staff in the line of work for MSF, the recent incidents (Afghanistan, Yemen, CAR, DRC) and why the petition campaign. Dr. Robert Heinsch, Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, KGF: How are medical facilities and staff protected under international humanitarian law, and the potential value of resolution 2286. Jelte van Wieren MA, director Stability & Humanitarian Aid at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The position of the Dutch government, what can the Netherlands do in relation to the (temporary) seat in the UNSC. Presentations will be followed by discussion, Q&A and drinks. You can register here. Thursday 28 September 2017 | 17.00-19.00 | Leiden University Campus Wijnhaven | Turfmarkt 99, The Hague | Spanish Stairs