Opening of the UNOG photo exhibition “Not a Woman’s Job?: Changing Faces of Science and Tech” 2 July 2024, 10:00-11:00, Mezzanine, E Building, Palais des Nations Mr. Lamanauskas, [Deputy Secretary-General of ITU] Ms. Meddahi, [ Deputy Director for Accelerators and Technology, CERN ] Excellencies...

Fourth Annual Security Symposium “Innovative and Tech-Enabled Security Risk Management” Monday, 24 June 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Room VII, Palais des Nations Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished guests, Dear colleagues, Good morning and welcome to the Security Symposium at the United Nations Office in...

International Day of Women in Diplomacy Shattering Glass Ceilings: Recognizing Female Diplomats’ Contributions within the UN System Monday, 24 June 2024 at 1.15 p.m. Room XX, Palais des Nations Ambassador Zniber, Ambassador Macdonal Alvarez, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour...

Celebration of Eid Al-Adha Wednesday, 19 June 2024, at 1.00 p.m. Door 40, 2 nd Floor, Building E, Palais des Nations Ambassador Binkhothaila, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honor to join you today for the celebration of Eid Al-Adha. The Festival of Sacrifice is one of the most...

Meeting with the Fellows of the United Nations President of the General Assembly Fellowship Programme Tuesday, 11 June 2024, at 11.30 a.m. Building H, Palais des Nations Dear Fellows, It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Palais des Nations, at the heart of International Geneva. I am delighted to...

GCSP “New Issues in Security” course Friday, 7 June 2024, at 2.00 p.m. Visitors’ service Room, Building E, Door 39, Palais des Nations Delivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Kira Kruglikova, Director, Division of Administration, United Nations Office at Geneva Ladies and gentlemen, It is...

Четверг, 6 июня 2024, 17.00-18.15 Санкт-Петербург Уважаемые дамы и господа, Участники пленарной сессии, Рада приветствовать всех вас на пленарной сессии «Дубай – Баку: от энергетики к финансам», которая посвящена вопросам изменения климата. Хотела бы выразить благодарность дискуссионному клубу...

The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers Friday, 31 May 2024 at 3.00 p.m., UN Memorial, Ariana Park Delivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Alessandra Vellucci, Director, United Nations Information Service, United Nations Office at Geneva Excellencies, UN peacekeepers...

International Day of Vesak Friday, 24 May 2024 at 2.00 p.m. Room XVII, Palais des Nations Ambassador Arunatilaka, Ambassador Berananda, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me start by extending my warmest wishes to all those celebrating the Day of Vesak. It is my great pleasure to join you today...

International Biodiversity Day Celebration 2024 Wednesday, 22 May 2024 at 10.00 a.m. Room III, Palais des Nations Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to sincerely thank the Geneva Environment Network and the Convention on Biological Diversity for bringing us together to celebrate the...