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2008

MSF Intervention at IGWG

May 1, 2008
2007

Thailand's Compulsory Licenses on Drugs: Good Step for Public Health or Bad Precedent for Intellectual Property?

U.S congressional briefing delivered by Dr. Buddhima Lokuge, U.S. Manager of MSF's Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines on Thailand's compulsory drug licensing.
March 16, 2007

MSF's Response to Wall Street Journal Editorial on Compulsory Licenses in Thailand

By Christophe Fournier, MD, International President
Ellen 't Hoen, LLM, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
March 12, 2007

Sudan Divided: The Challenge to Humanitarian Action

Presentation by Fabrice Weissman, MSF Foundation and former Head of Mission for MSF in Darfur, Sudan to Panel Discussion at Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs
February 22, 2007

Somalia: The Need for Independent Humanitarian Aid

On January 17, 2007, David Michalski, MSF head of mission in Somalia, delivered the following speech at the "Securing Somalia's Future: Options for Diplomacy, Assistance, and Security Engagement," conference on Somalia hosted by the Center for Strategic International Studies, the Council on Foreign Relations, and the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC.
January 17, 2007
2006

Letter to Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State and Ambassador Susan Schwab, United States Trade Representative

MSF expresses concern over the US intervention in the decision by the government of Thailand to issue a compulsory license on patents for the AIDS drug efavirenz, and explains why the US government should refrain from such actions.
December 29, 2006

The Humanitarian Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

A Statement Delivered by Helen O'Neill, Deputy Director of Operations, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) at the United Nations Security Council "Arria Formula" meeting
January 24, 2006
2005

The Humanitarian Situation in Darfur, Sudan

Statement by Dr. Nathalie Civet, Head of Mission in Sudan for Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) delivered to the United Nations Security Council "Arria Formula" meeting
July 27, 2005

ECOSOC – Humanitarian Affairs Segment

Presentation of Nicolas de Torrente, Executive Director, MSF-USA, on Lessons Learned From the Recent Indian Ocean Earthquake/Tsunami – Response Challenges.
July 14, 2005

Testimony of MSF on IP Provisions in DR-CAFTA & Consequences For Access to Essential Medicines

Submitted to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives
April 22, 2005

The Humanitarian Situation in Haiti

A Statement Delivered by Dr. Christophe Fournier, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), to the United Nations Security Council "Arria Formula" Meeting
April 8, 2005
2004

Open Letter to Ministers of Trade in Countries Negotiating the US-Andean Free Trade Agreement

On intellectual property rights and access to medicines.
September 10, 2004

Two-Year Anniversary of the Introduction of Antiretrovirals in Arua

Speech by STEPHEN LEWIS, UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa
July 29, 2004

The Humanitarian Situation in Darfur, Sudan

Statement by Ton Koene, Emergency Coordinator, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to the United Nations Security Council "Arria Formula" Meeting
May 24, 2004

Testimony from MSF For the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Subcommittee on African Affairs Hearing on "Fighting HIV/AIDS in Africa: A Progress Report

Delivered By Lulu Oguda, MD, Returned Volunteer & Field Doctor
April 7, 2004

Open Letter to the US Organizers of the Conference on Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Products in Gaborone, Botswana on March 29-30, 2004

To request that space be added to the meeting agenda for the presentation of actual field experience using FDCs, including clinical outcomes, and the identification of concrete strategies for increasing access to affordable FDCs.
March 22, 2004
2003

MSF Testimony on PEPFAR

Testimony from MSF Submitted to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Meeting of the International Subcommittee of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS Townhall Meeting on the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Delivered By Rachel M. Cohen, U.S. Director, MSF Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines
December 16, 2003

Open Letter to Ambassador Robert Zoellick

On CAFTA and access to medicines
October 15, 2003

The Humanitarian Situation in Liberia

Statement by Morten Rostrup, MD, President, International Council of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to the United Nations Security Council "Arria Formula" Meeting
September 9, 2003

Letter to Dr. Condoleezza Rice

Expressing MSF's concerns for the welfare of Chechen refugees
July 15, 2003

Members' Briefing on Infectious Diseases in the Developing World: Problems of Access and Inadequate Research and Development of Medecines

Transcript of an MSF doctor's extemporaneous remarks on Kala Azar in the Sudan before the Congressional Human Rights Caucus and the Congressional Black Caucus Health Brain Trust on access to medicines.
May 15, 2003

Members' Briefing on Infectious Diseases in the Developing World: Problems of Access and Inadequate Research and Development of Medecines

Testimony of Nicolas de Torrente, Executive Director, MSF-USA before the Congressional Human Rights Caucus and the Congressional Black Caucus Health Brain Trust on access to medicines.
May 15, 2003

Testimony of Richard Rockefeller, MD, Chair, Board of Advisors, MSF-USA

This is a transcript of Dr. Rockefeller's extemporaneous remarks on May 15 before the Congressional Human Rights Caucus and the Congressional Black Caucus Health Brain Trust on access to medicines.
May 15, 2003

MSF Briefing to the UN Security Council on the Humanitarian Situation in Iraq

Delivered by Nicolas de Torrente, Executive Director, MSF-USA
April 9, 2003

MSF Pushes for Rights of Fleeing North Koreans

Testimony Delivered to Japanese Parliament Spotlights Plight of Asylum Seekers; Criminalization of Humanitarian Aid.
January 24, 2003
2002

Open Letter to U.S. Secretary of State Colin L. Powell

On the closing of Chechen refugee camps in Ingushetia.
July 19, 2002

Time to Treat: Transforming AIDS Treatment From Right to Reality

A Satatement Delivered by Fred Minandi in Barcelona, Spain, at a satellite meeting co-sponsored by MSF and Health Gap of the XIV International AIDS Conference
July 7, 2002

Angola: As Peace Is Discussed, The Horrors of War Are Revealed

A Statement for the Record For the Committee on International Relations Subcommittee on Africa.
June 13, 2002

Open Letter to President George W. Bush

On the upcoming meeting of the G8, TRIPS and accees to medicines.
June 5, 2002

The Humanitarian Situation in the Mano River Union

An MSF Statement Delivered to the United Nations Security Council "Arria Formula" Meeting in New York City by Martha Carey, MSF
May 22, 2002

North Korea: The Humanitarian Situation and Refugees

MSF Testimony Delivered to the House Committee on International Relations Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific in Washington, D.C. by Sophie Delaunay, Regional Coordinator for North Korea, MSF
May 2, 2002

Open Letter to Members of the Board of Directors and Technical Review Panel of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria

On the occasion of the second Board of Directors meeting of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund), scheduled to take place in New York City, April 23-24, 2002.
April 18, 2002

Open Letter to U.S. Secretary of State Colin L. Powell

On the escalating violence in Palestine.
April 9, 2002

The Humanitarian Situation in Angola

A U.N. Security Council Briefing Delivered by Erwin van der Borght, MSF Head of Mission in Angola
March 5, 2002

Regarding "The Responsibility to Protect"

Delivered by Catherine Dumait-Harper, MSF Delegate to the UN, at the International Peace Academy's Symposium for the Launch of the Report of the International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty "The Responsibility to Protect."
February 15, 2002
2001

Open Letter from Richard Rockefeller, MD to US Trade Representative Richard Zoellick

Regarding trade agreements, intellectual property rights and access to medicines.
December 31, 2001

Afghanistan: Civilians at Risk

A panel discussion co-sponsored by MSF and the 92nd St. Y
October 21, 2001

The Humanitarian Situation in Liberia

A U.N. Security Council Briefing Delivered by Catherine Dumait-Harper, MSF Representative to the U.N.
October 17, 2001

The Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan

A Congressional Briefing Delivered in Washington, D.C. by Nicolas de Torrente, Executive Director, MSF-USA to a Joint Hearing of the U.S. Congressional Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs Subcommittee and International Operations and Terrorism Subcommittee of Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
October 10, 2001

Solving the HIV/AIDS Drug Access Crisis In Africa: Meeting the Challenge to Save Millions of Lives and to Mitigate the Orphan Crisis

A Congressional Briefing delivered in Washington, D.C. by Rachel Cohen, Advocacy Liaison for MSF's Access to Essential Medicines Campaign
July 16, 2001

Open Letter to President George W. Bush

On the G8, TRIPS and the need to provide funds for treatment of HIV/AIDS and neglected diseases in developing countries.
July 11, 2001

Dying For Lack of Treatment: The International AIDS Crisis

An MSF-sponsored panel discussion held at the Graduate Center, CUNY
June 21, 2001

Testimony Presented by MSF During the French Parliamentary Hearing into the Srebrenica Tragedy

Delivered by Pierre Salignon, MSF Program Coordinator in 1995 for the former Yugoslavia. Translated from the original French.
May 17, 2001

Testimony Presented by MSF During the French Parliamentary Hearing into the Srebrenica Tragedy

Delivered by Christina Schmitz and Daniel O'Brien, MSF volunteers who were working in Srebrenica during the tragedy. Translated from the original French.
March 29, 2001
2000

Challenges to the Health of Children in the 21st Century

Delivered by Dr. James Orbinski, President, MSF International Council, at the 27th Annual Global Health Forum, A Century of Health for the Children of 2000
June 14, 2000

MSF and AIDS

Delivered by Joelle Tanguy, U.S. Executive Director, MSF, at the Global Health Council HHS Consultations, Washington D.C.
April 25, 2000

Global Health and Humanitarianism

Delivered by Joelle Tanguy, U.S. Executive Director, MSF, at Stanford University
March 28, 2000

Intervention, Protection and Humanitarian Assistance at a Crossroads

Delivered by Joelle Tanguy, U.S. Executive Director, MSF, at the World Affairs Council, San Francisco
March 28, 2000

Foreign and Humanitarian Aid: Paradox and Perspectives

Delivered by Joelle Tanguy, U.S. Executive Director, MSF, at a panel discussion organized by the Institute for International Liberal Education. Other panel members: Michael Edwards (Ford Foundation), Julia Taft (U.S. Department of State), and Alex de Waal.
March 8, 2000
1999

The Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech

December 10, 1999

Controversies Around Humanitarian Interventions and the Authority to Intervene

Delivered by Joelle Tanguy, U.S. Executive Director, MSF, at a panel presentation during the Travers Conference Ethics and Post-Cold
War Humanitarian Intervention
of the University of California, Berkeley
November 6, 1999
1998

Responding to Complex Humanitarian Crises and Massive Abuses of Human Rights: Reflections On the Legal, Political and Humanitarian Framework

Delivered by Joelle Tanguy, U.S. Executive Director, MSF, at the UN's 51st Annual DPI/NGO Conference, The 50th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: From Words to Deeds. Other panel members: Mohammed Sacirbey, Olara Ottonu, Lucia Newman
September 16, 1998
1997

A Statement by MSF Regarding Central Africa for the Hearing at the House of Representatives House Committee on International Relations

Delivered by Marcel van Soest, MSF Epidemiologist
December 5, 1997
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