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Director-General's remarks at the Ceremony to mark the blooming of the "Soroptimist Women's Voice" roses

Ceremony for the “Soroptimist Women’s Voice” rosesFriday, 26 June 2026 at 2.30 p.m. Door 17, Palais des NationsDelivered on behalf of the Director-Generalby Ms. Kira Kruglikova, Director of Administration, United Nations Office at Geneva Dear Ms. Jozefowski [Jolanta jozefowski, President…

Director-General's remarks at the Cultural Activity event "Qinghai Province"

Qinghai: Home for Multiple Ethnic Groups Where Nature and Culture Thrive TogetherMonday, 22 June 2026 at 4.00 p.m.Room XVI, Palais des NationsAmbassador Jia [H.E. Mr. JIA Guide, Permanent Representative of China]Your Excellency Governor Luo [H.E. Mr. LUO Dongchuan, Governor of Qinghai Province]…

Director-General's remarks at the Meeting with young officers of the Indian Foreign Service

Meeting with young officers of the Indian Foreign ServiceMonday, 22 June 2026, at 11:30 a.m.Office of the Director-General, Palais des Nations Dear colleagues,It is a pleasure to welcome you here in my office at the Palais des Nations. Let me thank the Permanent Mission of India for bringing…

Director-General's remarks at the United Nations Women's Guild-Geneva Art Exhibition

United Nations Women's Guild-Geneva (UNWG-Geneva) Art ExhibitionThursday, 18 June 2026, at 1.00 p.m.Building A, AC Space, 3rd floorDear Madam President of the United Nations Women’s Guild [Mme Ajkuna Thanati],Dear Members of the Guild,Ladies and gentlemen,Dear friends,It is a pleasure to join you…

Director-General's message for the 100th Anniversary of the Geneva Graduate Institute

100th Anniversary of the Geneva Graduate InstituteRecorded on Wednesday, 17 June Dear professors, students, alumni and friends,Let me congratulate you on the 100th anniversary of the Geneva Graduate Institute.As Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, I have the privilege of…

Director-General's remarks at the side event on “Empowering Women and Girls in and through Sport - From Words to Deeds”

Side event on “Empowering Women and Girls in and through Sport - From Words to Deeds”Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at 11.00 a.m.Room XVI, Palais des NationsYour Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, Your Excellency Mrs. Maryam Ali Nasser Al-Misnad, Minister…

Director-General's remarks for the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations

International Day for Dialogue among CivilizationsMonday, 8 June 2026 at 3.00 p.m. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)Ambassador Jia [Mr. JIA Guide, Permanent Representative of China]Ambassador Ren [Mr. REN Yisheng, Vice Secretary-General of the International Confucian Association]Ms.…

Director-General's remarks for Russian Language Day 2026

Russian Language DayFriday, 29 May 2026, at 2.00 p.m.Assembly Hall, Palais des NationsDelivered by Ms. Michelle Keating, Chief, Languages Service, Division of Conference Management, United Nations Office at Geneva Excellencies,Distinguished guests,It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to…

Director-General's remarks for International Tea Day 2026

International Tea DayFriday, 29 May 2026, at 2.00 p.m.H Building, Palais des NationsDelivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Tatiana Molcean, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)Ambassador Dassnayake [Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka…

Director-General's remarks for World Bee Day 2026

World Bee Day 2026“Bee united for people and the planet”Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at 11.30 a.m.H BuildingDelivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Tatiana Molcean, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Ambassador Pipan [Permanent…