Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Peace Bell ceremony in New York today, 17 September: Today we observe the annual International Day of Peace — a day dedicated to ceasefire and non-violence. That is why, each year on this day, I ring the Peace Bell. And it is why, every day, […]
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the launch of the revised humanitarian funding plan for Pakistan floods, in New York today, 17 September: Thank you for joining us as we launch the revised Pakistan floods appeal. One month ago, I travelled to Pakistan and witnessed some of the devastation for myself. We have […]
Signalling its recognition of the progress made in the Central African Republic?s peace process in recent years, the international community has stepped up its support for the country?s peacebuilding and development agenda. Additional support by international partners, in line with the Government?s efforts, is now critical in avoiding a resumption of conflict. Rising to […]
The United Nations should play ?a particular role? in Afghanistan?s national reconciliation process, Hervé Morin, Minister for Defence of France, said today following a day of meetings with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Alain Le Roy. Speaking at a Headquarters press conference, Mr. Morin also underlined the importance his country […]
Says Inadequate Response Complicates Somali Conflict; Somalia Says Government Would Have Collapsed Long Ago without African Union Mission, Urges its Support The growth of international terrorism, insurgency, piracy and human suffering in Somalia demanded an intensified, focused and coordinated response by the international community, the Secretary-General?s new Special Representative for the Horn of Africa […]
The Peacebuilding Commission established a country configuration for Liberia this morning to implement priorities set out by a Security Council mission that visited the country from 16-27 August under the leadership of the United States. With those priorities contained in a report to be issued shortly, the new configuration initially comprises members of the Peacebuilding Commission?s […]
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced the appointment of Rima Khalaf, a national of Jordan, as Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). She succeeds Bader Al-Dafa, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for his dedication and commitment to the Organization and his leadership of ESCWA […]
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General takes note of the decision by Guinean authorities to postpone, due to technical reasons, the second round of the country?s presidential elections that were scheduled to take place on 19 September 2010. He calls upon the country?s authorities to quickly […]
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon?s remarks at the press briefing to launch the 2010 report of the Millennium Development Goals Gap Task Force, in New York today, 16 September: I am pleased to be with you today to share the findings of the 2010 Millennium Development Goals Gap Task Force Report. In keeping with […]
Despite the enormous scale of mental illness around the world, those suffering from such conditions were often among the most marginalized groups in developing countries, according to a new report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). Launched at a Headquarters press conference this afternoon, “Mental Health and Development: Targeting People with Mental […]
