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change harmful masculinity and gender norms; (c) adopting a long-term systematic
approach, rather than ad hoc and short-term interventions; (d) respecting the leadership of
women and girls as agents of change; and (e) strengthening the role of health workers to
address violence against women and girls, including in the identification of early warning
signs, based on the WHO Global Plan of Action to strengthen the role of the health system
within a national multisectoral response to address interpersonal violence, in particular
against women and girls, and against children.
58.
Mr. Khosla also emphasized that OHCHR and WHO should start working more
closely together and confirmed the readiness of WHO to do so, referring to the statement by
the new Director-General of WHO, in which he had recognized the importance of health
and human rights.
59.
On prioritizing sexual and reproductive health in humanitarian settings, Mr. Khosla
stressed that an evidence-based approach had been established which required (a)
recognizing the role of women as first responders and not merely as victims; (b) applying
multi-hazard risk assessments and providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health
services from the onset of a humanitarian crisis; and (c) collecting good quality data on
sexual and reproductive health.
60.
Mr. Khosla concluded with a call to ensure accountability, which lay at the heart of
the 2030 Agenda. He stressed that there was a need to go local and to recognize the role of
young women effecting change at that level.
61.
Recognizing the rich and constructive discussion, the moderator concluded by
noting the broad understanding of the right to health as an enabler of other rights and the
commitment expressed by many actors. She emphasized the need to fully utilize the
political momentum created by the High-level Working Group in order to implement its
recommendations for the well-being of the world population and particularly for women
and girls. She urged each State to take ownership of the report of the High-level Working
Group and to take action in order to move the agenda forward.
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