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Director-General's remarks at the Event "What counts for the future? A youth perspective on measuring what we value Beyond GDP"

What counts in the future? A youth perspective on measuring what we value Beyond GDPWednesday, 17 April 2024, at 2.00 p.m.Room XXVII, E Building, Palais des Nations Welcome everyone,My warmest congratulations to these talented youth represented here today. I had the pleasure of meeting with…

Director-General's remarks at the "News Generation Against Hate: Promoting Sports as a Tool for Intercultural Dialogue"

“News Generation Against Hate: Promoting Sports as a Tool for Intercultural Dialogue", organized by the United Nations Alliance of CivilizationsWednesday, 17 April 2024 at 9.30 a.m.Room XXVII, E Building, Palais des Nations High Representative Moratinos,Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont,…

Director-General's remarks at the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda

International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocideagainst the Tutsi in RwandaMonday, 15 April 2024, at 16:00Room XX, Palais des Nations Ambassador Ngango,Deputy High Commissioner Ms. Al-Nashif, Mr. Murangira [President of IBUKA],Ms. Neila [Survivor],Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen,…

Director-General's remarks at the International Day of Conscience "Conscience, Love and Peace" Walk the Talk

The International Day of Conscience“Conscience, Love and Peace” Walk the TalkFriday, 5 April 2024, at 10.00 a.m.Building A, Room VII, Palais des NationsDelivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Lidiya Grigoreva, Cheffe de Cabinet, Office of the Director-General Ladies and Gentlemen,…

Director-General's remarks at the Exhibition of artworks and handmade crafts on the occasion of the World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day, organized by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Azerbaijan to UNOGTuesday, 2 April 2024, at 13:00 3rd floor, Exhibition gallery, Palais des Nations Ambassador Israfilov, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear children, A warm…

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

International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave TradeFriday, 22 March 2024, at 3.00 p.m.Room XXII, Palais des Nations Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen,It is an honor to join you in commemorating the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of…

Director-General's remarks at the Event to celebrate the creative heritage of Magtymguly Fragi

Event to celebrate the creative heritage of Magtymguly FragiTuesday, 19 March 2024, at 1.30 p.m.Room III, Palais des Nations Ambassador Hajiyev,Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,It is my pleasure to join you today for this inspiring event to celebrate the poet Magtymguly Fragi. I would…

Director-General's remarks at the Commemoration of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Commemoration of the International Day to Combat IslamophobiaFriday, 15 March 2024, at 11.00 a.m. Room XXVI, Palais des Nations Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen,Welcome to the Palais des Nation for the commemoration of the second edition of the International Day to Combat…

Director-General's remarks at the Closing of the 8th UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development

Closing of the 8th UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable DevelopmentThursday, 14 March 2024, at 5.30 p.m. Room XIX, Palais des Nations Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,Let me begin by extending my congratulations to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and its Executive…
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Director-General's remarks at the Exhibition “A glimpse into the lives of Afghan women: stories of struggle and resilience” by IOM and UN Women

“A glimpse into the lives of Afghan women: stories of struggle and resilience” by IOM and UN WomenThursday, 14 March 2024, at 9:45 a.m.Ground Floor Exhibition Gallery, Palais des NationsExcellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear colleagues and friends,It is my great pleasure to welcome you…