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Director-General's remarks at the Perception Change Project Awards Ceremony 2025 "Visions du Réel"

Perception Change Award Ceremony – “Visions du Réel”Wednesday, 9 April 2025 at 7.30 p.m.Théatre de Marens, NyonLadies and Gentlemen,I am delighted to welcome you to the fourth edition of the Perception Change Award ceremony for the Visions du Réel documentary film festival.Let me begin by sincerely…

Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the 71st Session of the UNECE "Climate Action and Resilient Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future"

Opening of the 71st Session of the Economic Commission for Europe“Climate Action and Resilient Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future”Wednesday, 9 April 2025 at 10.00 a.m. Room XVII, Palais des Nations Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Palais des…

Director-General's remarks at the 28th International Meeting of Mine Action National Directors and UN Advisers

28th International Meeting of Mine Action National Directors and UN AdvisersWednesday, 9 April 2025 at 9.30 a.m.Amphitheater stage, Geneva International Conference Center (CICG) Assistant Secretary-General Zouev,Ambassador Privitelli [Director of the Geneva International Centre for…

Director-General's remarks at the International Day of Conscience 2025 "Leave No One Behind"

International Day of Conscience 2025: Leave No One BehindOrganized by the Caux Initiatives of Change FoundationFriday, 4 April 2025 at 10.00 a.m.Room XVII, Palais des NationsDelivered on behalf of the Director-General byMs. Lidiya Grigoreva, Cheffe de Cabinet, Office of the Director-General …

Director-General's remarks at the reception of the Regional Forum on Sustainable Development for the UNECE Region

Regional Forum on Sustainable Development for the UNECE RegionReceptionWednesday, 2 April 2025 at 6.15 p.m.Bar Serpent, 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…

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

International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade 2025Tuesday 25 March 2025 at 1.00 p.m.Room XXIV, Palais des NationsRemarks delivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Kira Kruglikova, Director, Division of Administration,United Nations…

Director-General's remarks for the Opening of the Exhibition "Portraits of Resilience"

Opening of the exhibition “Portraits of Resilience”organized by the Permanent Missions of France and the United KingdomTuesday, 25 March 2025 at 1.00 p.m.Bar Serpent, E Building, Palais des NationsRemarks delivered by Ms. Lidiya Grigoreva, Cheffe de Cabinet, Office of the Director-General, United…

Director-General's message for the 2025 Geneva Digital Atlas

2025 Geneva Digital AtlasMessage for the 2025 Edition (to be published in April)Ladies and gentlemen,Dear friends:Greetings from the Palais des Nations, a center of multilateral diplomacy where history meets the present and inspires innovation for a more peaceful and sustainable world.This year we…

Director-General's remarks at the event to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

International day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Friday, 21 March 2025 at 12.00 p.m.Room III, Palais des Nations Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,Dear colleagues,It is my great pleasure to welcome you today to commemorate the International Day for the…

Director-General's remarks at the screening of the film Rule Breakers

Screening of the film Rule Breakers organized by the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of AfghanistanWednesday, 19 March 2025 at 1.30 p.m.Room XIX, Palais des Nations Ambassador Andisha,Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the Palais…