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Director-General's remarks at the Graduation Ceremony of the Master of Advanced Studies in European and International Governance (MEIG Programme) 2025

Graduation Ceremony of the Master of Advanced Studies in European and International Governance (MEIG Programme) 2025“Challenges and Opportunities for Multilateralism in Uncertain Times”Monday, 30 June 2025, at 6.30 p.m.University of GenevaDear graduates, Honoured guests,Ladies and…

Director-General's remarks at the UN 80th Anniversary Youth Event Next80: “Transforming Tomorrow Together”

UN 80th Anniversary Youth EventNext80: “Transforming Tomorrow Together”Thursday, 26 June 2025, at 2.00 p.m.Room XXII, Palais des Nations Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear students,Welcome to this special event marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. It was on…

Director-General's remarks at the Relaunch of the Mix & Mash Events

Relaunch of the Mix & Mash EventsWednesday, 25 June 2025, at 7.00 p.m.Brasserie des Halles de l’île, Geneva Excellencies, Dear Colleagues, Dear friends,It is my pleasure to welcome you this evening to the relaunch of the Mix & Mash, to reconnect, celebrate, and strengthen our…

Director-General's remarks at the Session on Multilateral Diplomacy and the Role of the United Nations at Geneva

Indian Foreign Service Officers: Session on Multilateral Diplomacyand the Role of the United Nations at GenevaWednesday, 25 June 2025, at 2.00 p.m.Director-General’s office, Palais des Nations Ambassador Chauhan [Deputy Permanent Representative],Ladies and gentlemen,It is a great pleasure to…

Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the Exhibition " Not a Woman’s Job?: Women Leading in Multilateralism and Diplomacy”

Opening of the UNOG photo exhibition “Not a Woman’s Job?: Women Leading in Multilateralism and Diplomacy”Tuesday, 24 June 2025, at 11.00 a.m.Mezzanine, E Building, Palais des Nations Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, It is my great pleasure to welcome you today for the launch…

Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the Screening "Brest Fortress"

Film screening “Brest Fortress” Monday, 23 June 2025, at 2.00 p.m.Room XXII, Palais des NationsDelivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Lidiya Grigoreva, Cheffe de Cabinet, Office of the Director-GeneralAmbassador Belskaya, Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen,It is an honour to…

Director-General's remarks for the GCSP "New Issues in Security" Course

25th New Issues in Security Course of GCSP Friday, 20 June 2025, at 2.00 p.m.Room V, Building A, Palais des NationsDelivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Kira Kruglikova, Director, Division of Administration, United Nations Office at Geneva Ladies and gentlemen,It is a great…

Director-General's remarks for the Fifth Edition of the Asian Festival 2025

5th Asian Festival 2025Wednesday, 11 June 2025, at 10.45 a.m.WIPODelivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Lidiya Grigoreva, Cheffe de Cabinet,Office of the Director-GeneralLadies and gentlemen, Dear colleagues,I am honoured to join you today for the fifth Edition of the Asian…

Director-General's remarks for the Exhibition of the archives documenting the drafting of the International Bill of Human Rights (1946–1966), inscribed into UNESCO’s Memory of the World International Register

Exhibition of the archives documenting the drafting of the International Bill of Human Rights (1946–1966), inscribed into UNESCO’s Memory of the World International RegisterTuesday, 10 June, at 1.00 p.m.Library & Archives foyer, 1st floorDelivered on behalf of the Director-General byMs.…

Director-General's remarks at the Commemoration of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

International Day of United Nations PeacekeepersTuesday, 3 June 2025, at 4.00 p.m.UN Memorial, Ariana ParkMr. Attar-Bayrou and members of the International Association of Peacekeepers,Ambassador Antwi [Permanent Representative of Ghana],Ambassador Grassi [Permanent Representative of Italy],UN…