Roundtable discussion with Dr Javid Abdelmoneim, International President of Médecins Sans Frontières
On Thursday, October 29, 2026, MSF Luxembourg invites you to an exceptional roundtable discussion, in partnership with the National Library of Luxembourg, with Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim, International President of Médecins Sans Frontières.
The panel of experts will address the following question: Healthcare Under Attack : Why the Rules of War Are Failing to Protect the Medical Mission.
This panel discussion will provide an opportunity to examine the evolution and scale of these attacks, their human and operational consequences, as well as ways to strengthen respect for international humanitarian law, human rights and the protection of the medical mission.
Speakers :
Dr Javid Abdelmoneim - International President, MSF
Amrish Baidjoe - Director, LuxOR, MSF Luxembourg & MSF Brussels
Erik Laan - HRT Representative, MSF Netherlands
Sohaib Safi - OR Advisor, LuxOR; former Project Medical Referent, MSF Gaza
Lison Guignard - UNESCO Chair in Human Rights, University of Luxembourg
Moderator: Jim Kent
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Learn more:
Here is the first episode of our documentary series “Again and Again”.
Ten years on from the attack on Kunduz Hospital and UN Resolution 2286, the warring parties are still flouting international humanitarian law. This three-part series explores this reality, its consequences, and the impunity surrounding attacks on medical missions in conflict zones.
Pratical information:
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Location: National Library of Luxembourg
- Language: English
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