Opening of the photo exhibition “Arts and Calligraphy of the Constitution of India” and donation of a bust and a painting of Dr. Ambedkar Monday, 14 April 2025 at 11.00 a.m. Mezzanine, E Building, Palais des Nations Ambassador Bagchi, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, A warm welcome to the Palais...

Graduation Ceremony for new UN Security Officers Friday, 11 April 2025 at 11.45 a.m. Building B, Library event Room Dear Colleagues and Guests, I am pleased to be with you here today to mark the graduation of thirteen new Security Officers following their successful completion of the Security...

Perception Change Award Ceremony – “Visions du Réel” Wednesday, 9 April 2025 at 7.30 p.m. Théatre de Marens, Nyon Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to welcome you to the fourth edition of the Perception Change Award ceremony for the Visions du Réel documentary film festival. Let me begin by...

Opening of the 71st Session of the Economic Commission for Europe “Climate Action and Resilient Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future” Wednesday, 9 April 2025 at 10.00 a.m. Room XVII, Palais des Nations Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Palais des Nations...

28th International Meeting of Mine Action National Directors and UN Advisers Wednesday, 9 April 2025 at 9.30 a.m. Amphitheater stage, Geneva International Conference Center (CICG) Assistant Secretary-General Zouev, Ambassador Privitelli [ Director of the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian...

International Day of Conscience 2025: Leave No One Behind Organized by the Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation Friday, 4 April 2025 at 10.00 a.m. Room XVII, Palais des Nations Delivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Lidiya Grigoreva, Cheffe de Cabinet, Office of the Director-General...

Regional Forum on Sustainable Development for the UNECE Region Reception Wednesday, 2 April 2025 at 6.15 p.m. Bar Serpent, Palais des Nations Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Let me begin by extending my congratulations to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and its Executive...

Opening of the exhibition “Portraits of Resilience” organized by the Permanent Missions of France and the United Kingdom Tuesday, 25 March 2025 at 1.00 p.m. Bar Serpent, E Building, Palais des Nations Remarks delivered by Ms. Lidiya Grigoreva, Cheffe de Cabinet, Office of the Director-General...

International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade 2025 Tuesday 25 March 2025 at 1.00 p.m. Room XXIV, Palais des Nations Remarks delivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Kira Kruglikova, Director, Division of Administration, United Nations Office at...

2025 Geneva Digital Atlas Message for the 2025 Edition (to be published in April) Ladies and gentlemen, Dear friends: Greetings from the Palais des Nations, a center of multilateral diplomacy where history meets the present and inspires innovation for a more peaceful and sustainable world. This year...