Office of Global Affairs, HHS

Director Kozma met with Ambassador Steggerda, Permanent Representative to the UN and other International Organizations in Geneva @usmissiongeneva. Great discussion on opportunities for advancing Secretary Kennedy’s health priorities across the organizations the mission represents.

“Let us assume the leadership that this moment demands.”

Ambassador Ordóñez Maldonado @MPColombiaOEA called on the Geneva Consensus Declaration to act as a coordinated diplomatic bloc in multilateral forums, and to build legal cooperation mechanisms so member states can embed these principles in their own laws in defense of life, marriage, and the family.

“When Colombia speaks up for the family, for women and mothers, for life, and for its sovereign right to make decisions for its own people... Colombia does not stand alone.”

Director Kozma, welcoming Colombia as the 47th nation of the Geneva Consensus Declaration.

Welcome back, Colombia! Today Colombia rejoined the Geneva Consensus Declaration, standing as the 47th nation committed to life, family, women's health, & sovereignty. Amb. Ordóñez @MPColombiaOEA signed on behalf of the nation and Director Kozma represented the U.S. & GCD Secretariat.

We're proud to stand together once again.

Productive meeting with Marcela Flores, Minister of Health and Sports of Bolivia @SaludDeportesBo at #PAHO63. Director Kozma discussed opportunities to collaborate on women’s health, protecting life and the family.