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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…

59th Session of the International Law Seminar

Fifty-ninth session of the International Law SeminarMonday, 2 June 2025, at 4.30 p.m.Salon Hongrois, Office of the Director-General Dear Seminar participants,Ladies and gentlemen,I would like to warmly welcome you to the Salon Hongrois on the occasion of the 59th session of the International…

Director-General's remarks at International Tea Day 2025

International Tea Day Wednesday, 21 May 2025, at 1.00 p.m.H Building, Palais des Nations Ambassador Arunatilaka [Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka],Mr. Burgeon [Director of FAO Liaison Office in Geneva], Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen: It is my great…

Director-General's remarks at World Bee Day 2025

World Bee Day 2025: “Bees for Biodiversity”Global theme: “Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all”Tuesday, 20 May 2024 at 3.00 p.m.Conservatory and Botanical Garden GenevaExcellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 7th World Bee Day! Today, we gather in the…

Director-General's remarks at the Re-unveiling of the Broken Chair sculpture

Re-unveiling of the Broken Chair sculptureTuesday, 20 May 2025 at 12.00 p.m.Place des NationsMr. Suda-Lang (Director of Handicap International Switzerland),Mr. Apothéloz (Vice-President of the Council of State of the Republic and Canton of Geneva),Ladies and gentlemen,It is an honour to join you…

Director-General's remarks at the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union

160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication UnionSaturday, 17 May 2025, at 8.00 p.m.Montbrillant Restaurant, ITUSecretary-General [ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin]Ms. AlBalawi [Ms Shahad AlBalawi, International Representation Director, Communications, Space & Technology…