This is the text of remarks, as prepared for delivery, by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the memorial service in New York today for Guri Lie Zeckendorf: I am pleased to join you in remembering our friend Guri Lie Zeckendorf. I did not know her especially well, but nonetheless I feel a special connection […]
On 20 October 2010, the Security Council Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee approved the addition of the two entries specified below to its Consolidated List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 1904 (2009) adopted under Chapter VII […]
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the Security Council on Somalia, in New York, 21 October: Thank you for the opportunity to address the Council on this pressing challenge. The situation in Somalia remains fragile, but there are glimmers of hope. Notwithstanding recent internal divisions, the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) remains committed […]
As threats posed by increasing pressures on arable land continued to impact millions of farmers, fisherman and indigenous people that depend on access to land and water for their livelihoods, it was to vital to move swiftly towards promoting the rights of land users as human rights, the Special Rapporteur on the Right to […]
The process leading to elections in Myanmar, planned for 7 November, could not be called inclusive or independent, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the South-East Asian country said at a Headquarters press conference this afternoon. ?It is clear that the process is flawed,? said Tomás Ojea Quintana, following […]
Importance of Anti-Corruption Convention Stressed As Delegate Calls Graft ?Ugly Underbelly? of Interdependence Although once well regarded as a powerful tool for strengthening cooperation and accelerating growth, globalization had resulted in disastrous consequences for developing countries, speakers stressed today as the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) took up its agenda item on globalization and […]
Continuing Information Debate, Speakers Cite Merits of Social Networking Trends, but Call for Balance with Conventional Radio, Television, Print Media While extending its network beyond traditional means of communication to reach new geographic and demographics audiences, the Department of Public Information (DPI) should also strengthen existing channels such as radio and the United Nations Information […]
The United Nations today released The World’s Women 2010: Trends and Statistics, a one-of-a-kind compilation of the latest data documenting progress for women worldwide in eight key areas: population and families, health, education, work, power and decision-making, violence against women, environment and poverty. (A separate press conference covers today’s launch of the report at […]
Every year since 2008, as United Nations Day approaches, a curious phenomenon has taken place. United Nations officials have been spotted going over their notes, practising their speaking voices and reading the New York City subway map, all in preparation for a very special mission ? a speaking engagement at a New York City high […]
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Martin Mogwanja, a Kenyan national, as Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Children?s Fund (UNICEF). Mr. Mogwanja will succeed Omar Abdi, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for his outstanding contribution to UNICEF and commitment to the ideals of the Organization. Before taking up […]
