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25 February 2026

Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the World Day of Social Justice 2026

Opening of the World Day of Social Justice 2026“Exploring FANON: Decolonization, Mind, and Social Justice”Special Film ScreeningWednesday, 25 February 2026, at 2.30 p.m.Room XIV, Palais des NationsExcellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,Dear young participants,It is a pleasure to welcome you to the…

24 February 2026

Director-General's remarks for the "Solfagnano Charter on Inclusion and Disability” exhibition

“The Solfagnano Charter on Inclusion and Disability” exhibitionTuesday, 24 February 2026 at 1.00 p.m.Salle des Pas Perdus, Palais des NationsDelivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Charlotte L. Warakaulle, Director of the Library and Archives Geneva, United Nations Office at Geneva…

24 February 2026

Director-General's remarks at the Seminar on Global Governance

“Equality, Rule-of-Law, Coordination, Inclusiveness and Action” Seminar on Global GovernanceTuesday, 24 February 2026 at 10.00 a.m.Tempus, Palais des NationsExcellencies,Dear colleagues,Ladies and gentlemen,It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Palais des Nations today for this timely…

10 February 2026

Director-General's remarks at the Happy Spring Festival: Galloping with China

Happy Spring Festival: Galloping with ChinaTuesday, 10 February 2026 at 12.30 p.m.Salle des Pas Perdus, Palais des NationsExcellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to the Palais des Nations for today’s celebration “Happy Spring Festival: Galloping with China”.I…

10 February 2026

Director-General's remarks on the International Day of Human Fraternity

International Day of Human FraternityTuesday, 10 February 2026, at 10.00 a.m.Room IX, Palais des NationsExcellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,Dear friends,It is a great honor to welcome you today to the Palais des Nations as we come together to observe the International Day of Human Fraternity. On this…

05 February 2026

Director-General's remarks at the Concert “From Morricone to Bacalov: the Music and Screen of Southern Italian Cinema"

Concert “From Morricone to Bacalov: the Music and Screen of Southern Italian Cinema"Thursday, 5 February 2026, at 6.00 p.m. Assembly Hall, Palais des Nations Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,Dear friends,It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Palais des Nations and to this…

30 January 2026

Director-General's remarks at the High-Level discussion on Strengthening Environmental Governance and International Cooperation for the Protection of the Caspian Sea

Strengthening Environmental Governance and International Cooperationfor the Protection of the Caspian SeaFriday, 30 January 2026 at 3.00 p.m. Room XIV, Palais des NationsExcellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,It is my great pleasure to welcome you today to the Palais des Nations for this high-level…

27 January 2026

Director-General's remarks at the New Year Reception of the Diplomatic Club of Geneva

Diplomatic Club of Geneva – New Year ReceptionTuesday, 27 January 2026 at 6.30 p.m.Salle des Pas Perdus, Palais des Nations Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen, Dear friends,It is a great pleasure to join you this evening for the traditional New Year Reception of the Diplomatic Club of…

27 January 2026

Director-General's remarks at the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust

International Day of Commemorationin Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust27 January 2026 at 1.00 p.m.Room XVI, Palais des NationsDear Ms. Léonie de Picciotto [Holocaust survivor],Ambassador Meron [Permanent Representative of Israel],Ambassador D’Urso [Deputy Head of the Permanent Delegation of…

27 January 2026

Director-General's remarks at the Plenary Meeting of the 2026 Session of the Conference on Disarmament

2026 Session of the Conference on DisarmamentTuesday, 27 January 2026, at 10.00 a.m.Tempus, Palais des Nations Madam President, (Ambassador Gerelmaa),Excellencies,Distinguished delegates,Ladies and gentlemen,It is a pleasure to address you at the beginning of the 2026 session of the Conference…