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Spokesman for the Secretary-General on attacks in Jakarta
Friday, 15 January 2016, 12:23 pm | United Nations
The Secretary-General condemns the bombings and gun attacks in Jakarta today. He extends his condolences to the families of the victims and wishes those injured a speedy recovery. He expresses his solidarity with the Government and people of Indonesia. More >>
UN Secretary-General on Terrorist Bombing in Istanbul
Wednesday, 13 January 2016, 11:22 am | United Nations
The Secretary-General condemns the terrorist bombing today in Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey. This despicable crime targeting the heart of Istanbul’s tourist district has reportedly claimed the lives of ten people and injured at least 15 others. More >>
Launch of new sustainable development agenda
Monday, 4 January 2016, 4:16 pm | United Nations
Launch of new sustainable development agenda to guide development actions for the next 15 years More >>
The Transformation to a more Sustainable and Just World
Monday, 4 January 2016, 4:14 pm | United Nations
The transformation to a more sustainable and just world begins now By Mogens Lykketoft President of the UN General Assembly More >>
Islamophobia and intolerance.
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 12:02 pm | United Nations
Statement of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, and the Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect, Jennifer Welsh, in response to the recent escalation of Islamophobia and manifestations of intolerance. More >>
Secretary-General at press encounter with Q&A in New York
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 11:21 am | United Nations
It is a great pleasure to see you. What a great two weeks in Paris. Now I understand why people say “We will always have Paris.” More >>
Ukraine: Reduction of hostilities, rights concerns persist
Thursday, 10 December 2015, 9:27 am | United Nations
GENEVA (9 December 2015) – In a conflict that has claimed more than 9,000 lives, the last few months have seen a significant reduction of hostilities in certain parts of eastern Ukraine, according to a UN Human Rights report released today. Serious ... More >>
Transcript of Secretary-General's press conference at COP21
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 10:51 am | United Nations
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to be with you. We have just begun the High Level segment of COP21. More >>
Germany must take lead in reduction of hazardous substances
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 9:42 am | United Nations
Berlin (7 December 2015) – “Germany is well placed to take the global lead in preventing harm from the use of hazardous substances and ending double standards in the use of such chemicals outside the European Union,” the UN expert on human ... More >>
Downing of a Russian plane by Turkey
Wednesday, 25 November 2015, 12:36 pm | United Nations
The Secretary-General is seriously concerned about the downing of a Russian military jet by the Turkish Air Force earlier today. More >>
“Crime against humanity, crime against culture"
Wednesday, 18 November 2015, 9:23 am | United Nations
GENEVA (17 November 2015) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Karima Bennoune, today denounced in the strongest possible terms the 13 November terrorist attacks in Paris. “These attacks may constitute a crime ... More >>
Three UN agencies support GLOW initiative
Tuesday, 3 November 2015, 12:30 pm | United Nations
Apia, 3rd of November 2015 – Three United Nations agencies - UNWomen, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – donated a total of USD 3,000 to the Girls Leading Our World (GLOW) for its upcoming ... More >>
Pacific to Address the Future of Humanitarian Relief
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 10:30 am | United Nations
(Auckland, 30 June 2015): More than 140 delegates from across the Pacific have gathered in Auckland to discuss the future of humanitarian action in the region. More >>
Credible allegations of Israel and Palestinian war crimes
Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 12:40 pm | United Nations
UN Gaza Inquiry finds credible allegations of war crimes committed in 2014 by both Israel and Palestinian armed groups More >>
Inclusive growth: Vital for Asia-Pacific Sustainable Develop
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 11:46 am | United Nations
The level of global debate about sustainable development is reaching new heights as the United Nations gears up for Member States to negotiate the post-2015 development agenda at a landmark summit to be convened by the General Assembly in September. More >>
Transparency and accountability essential in use of drones
Friday, 1 May 2015, 3:13 pm | United Nations
GENEVA (29 April 2015) – A group of UN independent human rights experts* today welcomed the US Government’s announcement of a review into two counter-terrorism operations involving the use of drones, but they stressed the need to ensure transparency ... More >>
Myanmar: UN expert to assess human rights
Tuesday, 6 January 2015, 9:46 am | United Nations
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Myanmar, Yanghee Lee, will undertake her second official visit to the country from 7-16 January 2015. Ms. Lee will gather first-hand information on the current human rights situation in the Rakhine and Northern ... More >>
Angola, Malaysia, NZ, Spain, Venezuela for Security Council
Friday, 17 October 2014, 9:53 am | United Nations
In three rounds of voting the United Nations General Assembly today elected Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain and Venezuela to serve as non-permanent members on the Security Council for two-year terms beginning on 1 January 2015. More >>
Secretary-General's lecture at the University of Auckland
Wednesday, 3 September 2014, 1:46 pm | United Nations
I again thank this University of Auckland for bestowing on me an honourary degree in recognition of the enduring value of the United Nations. More >>
‘Flagrant’ violations of international law continue in Syria
Thursday, 31 July 2014, 11:02 am | United Nations
30 July 2014 – ‘Flagrant’ violations of international law continue in Syria, Top UN relief official warns With the United Nations and its partners in Syria begin to ramp up aid deliveries across battle lines, the Organization’s Emergency Relief ... More >>
