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Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the Kazakh Film Week

Kazakh Film WeekTuesday, 31 March 2026, at 4.00 p.m.Building A, 1st floor, Kazakh Room (XIV), Palais des NationsExcellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,Dear friends,It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the Palais des Nations for the opening of this Kazakh Film Week.I would like to express my sincere…

Director-General's remarks on the International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade Wednesday, 25 March 2026, at 1.00 p.m.Room III, Palais des NationsDelivered by Ms. Lidiya Grigoreva, Cheffe de Cabinet, Office of the Director-General, United Nations Office at GenevaExcellencies,Ladies…

Director-General's remarks at the opening of the exhibition "Memories"

“Memories” exhibitionMonday, 23 March 2026, at 1.00 p.m.Salle des Pas Perdus, Palais des NationsDelivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Lidiya Grigoreva, Cheffe de Cabinet, Office of the Director-General, United Nations Office at GenevaExcellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,It is a…

Director-General's message for World Social Work Day

World Social Work DayWednesday, 18 March 2026, at 10:00 a.m.Ladies and gentlemen, Dear colleagues,It is a pleasure to welcome you to this online event on the occasion of World Social Work Day.I would like to warmly thank the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development and its…

Director-General's remarks at the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 exhibition

“The International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026” exhibitionMonday, 16 March 2026, at 12.45 p.m.Salle des Pas Perdus, Palais des NationsExcellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,Dear friends,It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Palais des Nations for the opening of this exhibition to mark the…

Director-General's remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the XIII Global Baku Forum “Bridging Divides in a World in Transition”

XIII Global Baku Forum “Bridging Divides in a World in Transition”Opening ceremonyGulustan Palace, Baku, AzerbaijanThursday, 12 March 2026, at 10.00 a.m.Your Excellency President Aliyev,Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,It is a great honour and pleasure to join you today for the opening ceremony of…

Director-General's remarks at the Session with students of the Master of Advanced Studies in European and International Governance Programme (MEIG)

Conference for the 2025-2026 edition of the Master of Advanced Studies in European and International Governance Programme (MEIG) of the University of GenevaThursday, 5 March 2026, at 2.00 p.m.Room S4, Palais des Nations Dear students,It is a pleasure to welcome you to this conference for…

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…