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SECRETARY-GENERAL’ MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NON-VIOLENCE
New-York, 2 October 2020 In marking the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, this International Day highlights the remarkable power of non-violence and peaceful protest. It also a timely reminder to strive to uphold values that Gandhi lived by: the promotion of dignity, equal protection for all, and…
UNIFIL statement on the progress on maritime negotiations between Lebanon and Israel
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) welcomes today’s announcement of a framework agreement to launch negotiations between Lebanon and Israel on maritime and land boundary demarcation between the two countries. UNIFIL stands ready to extend to the parties all the support at its…
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Secretary-General's remarks to the High-Level Meeting on The Central African Republic
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to join you and I thank you for attending this meeting on the Central African Republic. The coming period will be decisive for the country. The presidential, legislative and local elections represent a unique opportunity for national reconciliation…
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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS
New York, 1 October 2020 The world marks the 30 th anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons as we reckon with the disproportionate and severe impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought on older persons around the world – not only on their health, but on their rights and well-being…
Near Verbatim Transcript of SRSG/Head of UNMISS David Shearer's Press Conference
Juba, 29 September 2020 - Good afternoon everybody. It’s good to be with you again and to see you in person, albeit with your facemasks on. It’s important, as we know, to follow these COVID prevention measures to keep us all safe. A special thanks to all those people who are listening in on Radio…
UN and EU sign agreement to enhance cooperation and strengthen response in peace operations
The United Nations and the European Union signed an agreement today in the margins of the 75th session of the General Assembly to enhance cooperation and strengthen collective response in peace operations and crisis management. The “Framework Agreement Between the United Nations and the European…
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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S OPENING REMARKS AT HIGH-LEVEL MEETING ON FINANCING FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE ERA OF COVID-19 AND BEYOND
New York, 29 September 2020 Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Four months ago, Prime Ministers Trudeau and Holness and myself, together with over 50 Heads of State and Government called for a large-scale response to the economic…
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Security and Military Direct Talks between Libyan Parties in Hurghada, Egypt Conclude with Important Recommendations
Hurghada, 29 September 2020 – Delegations representing the Government of National Accord and the “Libyan Arab Armed Forced,” and comprising police and military officers, have concluded two days of security and military talks, facilitated by UNSMIL, in the city of Hurghada (Egypt). Discussions were…
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THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UN SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR WEST AFRICA AND THE SAHEL, CONCLUDED HIS PRE-ELECTORAL MISSION IN COTE D’IVOIRE
THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UN SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR WEST AFRICA AND THE SAHEL, CONCLUDED HIS PRE-ELECTORAL MISSION IN COTE D’IVOIRE, URGED IVOIRIANS TO ACT IN SYNERGY AND IN CONCERTATION TO PRESERVE UNITY AND PEACE Dakar, 27 September 2020 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General…
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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS OF FOOD LOSS AND WASTE
New York, 29 September 2020 Food loss and waste is an ethical outrage. In a world with enough food to feed all people, everywhere, 690 million people continue to go hungry and 3 billion cannot afford a healthy diet. Food loss and waste also squanders natural resources – water, soil and energy, not…