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Director-General's remarks at the Special Event on tackling racial discrimination to mark Nelson Mandela International Day

Special event on tackling racial discrimination to mark Nelson Mandela International Day Thursday, 25 July 2024, 15:00 – 17:00Room XXVI, Palais des Nations Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to this special event in…

Director-General's remarks at the Opening Session of the 22nd World Association for Sustainable Development International Conference

Opening session of the 22nd World Association for Sustainable Development International ConferenceMonday, 22 July 2024, at 10 a.m.Room XVII, Palais des Nations Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, I extend a warm welcome to all of you at the Palais des Nations and to…

Director-General's remarks at the Closing Session of the 62nd Graduate Study Programme

Closing Session of the 62nd Graduate Study ProgrammeTheme: “Summit of the Future: Challenges and Opportunities”Friday, 12 July 2024 at 3:30 p.m.Room VII, Palais des Nations Dear students,It is my pleasure to join you today for the closing session of this year’s Graduate Study Programme.…

Director-General's remarks at the Reception in honour of Mr. Bertrand Piccard

Reception in honour of Mr. Bertrand PiccardOrganized by the Diplomatic Club of GenevaTuesday, 2 July 2024 at 7 p.m., Collex-Bossy Mr. President of the Diplomatic Club of Geneva [M. Raymond Loretan],Mr. President of the Fondation pour Genève [M. Marc Pictet],Mr. Bertrand Piccard,Excellencies,…

Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the UNOG photo exhibition “Not a Woman’s Job?: Changing Faces of Science and Tech”

Opening of the UNOG photo exhibition “Not a Woman’s Job?: Changing Faces of Science and Tech”2 July 2024, 10:00-11:00, Mezzanine, E Building, Palais des Nations Mr. Lamanauskas, [Deputy Secretary-General of ITU]Ms. Meddahi, [Deputy Director for Accelerators and Technology, CERN]…

Director-General's remarks at the Fourth Annual Security Symposium

Fourth Annual Security Symposium “Innovative and Tech-Enabled Security Risk Management” Monday, 24 June 2024 at 10:00 a.m.Room VII, Palais des Nations Ladies and Gentlemen,Distinguished guests, Dear colleagues, Good morning and welcome to the Security Symposium at the…

Director-General's remarks on the occasion of International Day of Women in Diplomacy

International Day of Women in Diplomacy Shattering Glass Ceilings: Recognizing Female Diplomats’ Contributions within the UN System Monday, 24 June 2024 at 1.15 p.m.Room XX, Palais des Nations Ambassador Zniber,Ambassador Macdonal Alvarez,Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen, It…

Director-General's remarks at the Celebration of Eid Al-Adha

Celebration of Eid Al-Adha Wednesday, 19 June 2024, at 1.00 p.m.Door 40, 2nd Floor, Building E, Palais des Nations Ambassador Binkhothaila,Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honor to join you today for the celebration of Eid Al-Adha. The Festival of Sacrifice is…

Director-General's remarks at the Meeting with Fellows of the United Nations President of the General Assembly Fellowship Programme

Meeting with the Fellows of the United Nations President of the General Assembly Fellowship Programme Tuesday, 11 June 2024, at 11.30 a.m. Building H, Palais des Nations Dear Fellows,It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Palais des Nations, at the heart of International…

Director-General's remarks at the GCSP "New Issues in Security" course

GCSP “New Issues in Security” course Friday, 7 June 2024, at 2.00 p.m.Visitors’ service Room, Building E, Door 39, Palais des Nations Delivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Kira Kruglikova, Director, Division of Administration, United Nations Office at Geneva …