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Director-General's remarks at the United Nations Women's Guild Art Exhibition

United Nations Women’s Guild Geneva - Exhibition 2025“The Palette of the Universe through the Eyes of Women”Monday, 5 May 2025, at 12.00 p.m.Mezzanine Gallery, Building E, Palais des Nations Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen, Dear friends,It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to…

Director-General's remarks at the GCSP course for Saudi Arabian Diplomats on the theme “Navigating Global Challenges Through the Perspective of Multilateral Cooperation”

GCSP course for Saudi Arabian Diplomats on the theme “Navigating Global Challenges Through the Perspective of Multilateral Cooperation”Theme of the lecture “Challenges and Opportunities for Multilateralism”Wednesday, 30 April 2025 at 10.00 a.m.Room S4, Building S2, Palais des NationsLadies…

Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the Exhibition “Diplomats Recognized as Righteous Among the Nations”

Opening of the Exhibition “Diplomats Recognized as Righteous Among the Nations”Monday, 28 April 2025 at 2.00 p.m.E Building, Palais des NationsDelivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Alessandra Vellucci, Director, United Nations Information Service at GenevaLadies and gentlemen,…

Director-General's remarks at the 3rd Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence and Inclusive Societies

3rd Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence and Inclusive SocietiesTuesday, 22 April 2025 at 2.30 p.m. Room XX, Palais des NationsDelivered by Ms. Rima Al-Chikh, Director, Division of Conference Management, UN Geneva Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,Welcome to the Palais des Nations.…

Director-General's remarks at the Celebration of the Chinese Language Day 2025

Chinese Language Day 2025Tuesday, 15 April 2025 at 12.15 p.m. Gallery and Room XIX, E Building Ambassador Chen Xu,Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to the 2025 Chinese Language Day, a celebration of Xing – One World, Boundless Wisdom! I would like to thank the Permanent…

Director-General's remarks at the Lions Day at the United Nations 2025 "The Future of Service"

Lions Day at the United Nations 2025“The Future of Service”Tuesday, 15 April 2025 at 11.00 a.m.Room XX, Building E, Palais des Nations Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Lions Day at the United Nations 2025 and to host you at the Palais des Nations. Let…

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, 14 April 2025 at 4.00 p.m.Room XX, Palais des Nations Deputy High Commissioner Ms. Al-Nashif, Mr. Tubanambazi [Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Rwanda], Mr. Kakoma [President and…

Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the photo exhibition “Arts and Calligraphy of the Constitution of India”

Opening of the photo exhibition “Arts and Calligraphy of the Constitution of India” and donation of a bust and a painting of Dr. AmbedkarMonday, 14 April 2025 at 11.00 a.m.Mezzanine, E Building, Palais des NationsAmbassador Bagchi,Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,A warm welcome to the…

Director-General's remarks at the Graduation Ceremony for new UN Security Officers

Graduation Ceremony for new UN Security OfficersFriday, 11 April 2025 at 11.45 a.m.Building B, Library event Room Dear Colleagues and Guests,I am pleased to be with you here today to mark the graduation of thirteen new Security Officers following their successful completion of the Security…

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…