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Director-General's remarks at the 44th WFUNA Plenary Assembly and World Congress 2026

44th WFUNA Plenary Assembly and World Congress 2026Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 9.00 a.m.World Health Organization (WHO) Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the World Federation of United Nations Associations for bringing together such a diverse…

Director-General's remarks on World Humanitarian Day 2026

World Humanitarian DayWednesday, 19 August 2026 at 4.00 p.m.Salle des Pas Perdus, Palais des NationsDear humanitarian workers,Dear survivors of attacks on humanitarian personnel,Dear families and friends of colleagues lost in humanitarian service,Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,Dear colleagues…

Director-General's remarks at the Commemoration of the Yazidi Genocide

Commemoration of the Yazidi GenocideThursday, 30 July 2026, at 11.00 a.m.Room XVI, Palais des NationsAmbassador Céline Jurgensen (Permanent Representative of France),Ms. Nadia Murad, Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,I am honoured to join you today as we commemorate the atrocities committed by…

Director-General's remarks at the Closing Session of the 64th Graduate Study Programme

Closing Session of the 64th Graduate Study Programme“AI and Emerging Technologies: Realities, Risks and Opportunities”Friday, 10 July 2026, at 3.00 p.m.Room V, Palais des NationsDear students,It is my pleasure to join you today for this closing ceremony of the 64th Graduate Study Programme (GSP).…

Director-General's remarks at the Chess tournament on the occasion of World Chess Day

Chess tournament on the occasion of World Chess DayWednesday, 8 July 2026 at 2.00 p.m.Hall XIV, Palais des Nations Ambassador Tolmajian (Permanent Representative of Armenia),Dear Mr. Vögtlin, (President of the Swiss Chess Federation),Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,It is a pleasure to…

Director-General's remarks at the Meeting with Asian Scholars

“The United Nations at a Crossroads”Meeting with Asian ScholarsTuesday, 7 July 2026, at 4.00 p.m.Room S4, Palais des NationsDear colleagues,It was a pleasure to host you at the Palais des Nations. I am particularly pleased to witness the revival of the Asian Scholars’ Dialogue. Bringing together…

Director-General's remarks for the 23rd High-Level Meeting of the United Nations Group on the Information Society (UNGIS)

23rd High-Level Meeting of the United Nations Group on the Information Society (UNGIS)Sunday, 5 July 2026, at 12:00 Satellite Room, 15th Floor, ITU HeadquartersDelivered by Ms. Charlotte Warakaulle, Director, United Nations Library & Archives GenevaThank you, Chair.I am pleased to…

Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the Exhibition "Not a Woman's Job?: Women Leading Countries, Societies and Communities”

Opening of the UNOG photo exhibition “Not a Woman’s Job?: Women Leading Countries, Societies and Communities”Tuesday, 30 June 2026, at 2.00 p.m.Salle des Pas Perdus, A Building, Palais des Nations Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,It is a pleasure to welcome you today for the launch of…

Director-General's remarks at the High-Level event “Rangelands and Pastoralists at the Crossroads of International Geneva: Advancing Rights, Health, Trade, Nutrition, Environment, Resilience and Sustainability”

High-Level event “Rangelands and Pastoralists at the Crossroads of International Geneva: Advancing Rights, Health, Trade, Nutrition, Environment, Resilience and Sustainability”Monday, 29 June 2026, at 10.30 a.m.Room VII, Building A, Palais des NationsAmbassador Davaasuren Gerelmaa [Permanent…

Director-General's remarks at the Dubrovnik Forum 2026

Dubrovnik Forum 2026“Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence: Who will rule the Digital Future”Friday, 26 June 2026, 2.45 p.m.Conference Hall Mare IDubrovnik, CroatiaExcellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,It is a great honour and pleasure to join you today at the Dubrovnik Forum for this important…