World Social Work Day 2025Wednesday, 19 March 2025 at 10.00 a.m.Online meetingMessage delivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Kira Kruglikova, Director, Division of Administration,United Nations Office at Geneva Ladies and gentlemen, Dear colleagues,I am honoured to join…

Opening ceremonyXII Global Baku Forum “Rethinking World Order: Turning Challenges into Opportunities”Thursday, 13 March 2025 at 10:00 a.m., Gulustan Palace, BakuYour Excellency President Aliyev,Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,It is a great honour and pleasure to address the Global Baku Forum. I…

Intergenerational Dialogue on Beijing +30For all women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.Friday, 7 March 2025 at 1.00 p.m.Room XIX, Palais des NationsOrganizers: UNOG, the EU Delegation, UN Women.Co-sponsors: Mexico, Denmark, Kenya, China, Switzerland, Thailand, Guatemala, Spain, CARE…

 Opening of the exhibition “The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Through the Eyes of Young People”Wednesday, 26 February 2025 at 1.00 p.m.3rd floor, Exhibition gallery, Palais des Nations Minister Locatelli [Italian Minister for Disabilities],Ambassador Grassi,…

 Donation ceremony of the artwork “Mashq 1970” by Khodeir El-BorsaidyFriday, 21 February 2025 at 12.00 p.m. 3rd Floor, Building E, Palais des NationsDelivered on behalf of the Director-General by Mr. Francesco Pisano, Director, United Nations Library & Archives Geneva …

 Closing ceremony of the Geneva International Model United Nations (GIMUN) Conference“Navigating Global Conflicts: Fostering Peace through Multilateral Cooperation”Friday, 14 February 2025 at 2.00 p.m.Room XXVI, Building E, Palais des Nations Dear students, Ladies and…

Opening of the “Stand up for Social Justice - Special Concert at the UN”Wednesday, 12 February 2025 at 6.30 p.m.Room XX, Palais des NationsExcellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,Good evening and welcome to the second edition of this unique event in commemoration of the World Day of Social Justice.It is…

Event “Happy Spring Festival: Celebrating Together as a Family”Wednesday, 12 February 2025, at 12:30 p.m.Mezzanine, Building E, Palais des NationsAmbassador Chen Xu,Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Palais des Nations for the celebration of the Spring Festival…

Opening of the photo exhibition “17 Faces of Action”Friday, 7 February 2024Fenaa Alawwal (cultural center), Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia     Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,Dear friends,It is my great pleasure to join you for the inauguration of the photo…

2025 Session of the Conference on DisarmamentThursday, 30 January 2025 at 10.00 a.m.Tempus, Palais des Nations Mr. President, (Ambassador Bencini)Excellencies,Distinguished delegates,Ladies and gentlemen,It is a pleasure to address you at the beginning of the 2025 session of the Conference on…