100th Anniversary of the Geneva Graduate Institute Recorded on Wednesday, 17 June Dear professors, students, alumni and friends, Let me congratulate you on the 100th anniversary of the Geneva Graduate Institute. As Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, I have the privilege of...

Side event on “Empowering Women and Girls in and through Sport - From Words to Deeds” Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at 11.00 a.m. Room XVI, Palais des Nations Your Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, Your Excellency Mrs. Maryam Ali Nasser Al-Misnad, Minister of...

International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations Monday, 8 June 2026 at 3.00 p.m. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Ambassador Jia [ Mr. JIA Guide, Permanent Representative of China] Ambassador Ren [ Mr. REN Yisheng, Vice Secretary-General of the International Confucian Association] Ms...

Opening of the Portail des Nations Sunday, 7 June 2026 at 11.15 a.m. Portail des Nations Monsieur l’Ambassadeur Madame la Maire de la Ville de Genève, Cher Monsieur Pictet, Chère Melissa, Chers collègues et amis, C’est un plaisir de vous accueillir aujourd’hui à l’occasion de l’ouverture officielle...

Пленарная сессия «Геополитика финансов» 29-го Петербургского международного экономического форума Четверг, 4 июня 2026, 17:00-18:15 Уважаемый модератор, Участники пленарной сессии, Благодарю за приглашение принять участие в дискуссии на тему «Геополитика финансов». Сегодня глобальная финансовая...

Пленарная сессия «Организация Разъединенных Наций? Будущее России в международных институтах коллективного управления» 29-го Петербургского международного экономического форума Среда, 3 июня 2026, 15:15-16:30 Павильон Н, конференц-зал Н4 Уважаемый модератор, Участники пленарной сессии, Благодарю за...

World Bicycle Day Wednesday, 3 June 2026, at 2.30 p.m. In front of the Broken Chair, Place des Nations Delivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service at Geneva Ambassadeur Payot [ Représentant permanent de la Belgique]...

International Tea Day Friday, 29 May 2026, at 2.00 p.m. H Building, Palais des Nations Delivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Tatiana Molcean, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Ambassador Dassnayake [ Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to...

Russian Language Day Friday, 29 May 2026, at 2.00 p.m. Assembly Hall, Palais des Nations Delivered by Ms. Michelle Keating, Chief, Languages Service, Division of Conference Management, United Nations Office at Geneva Excellencies, Distinguished guests, It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to...

World Bee Day 2026 “Bee united for people and the planet” Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at 11.30 a.m. H Building Delivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Tatiana Molcean, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Ambassador Pipan [ Permanent Representative...