Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon?s speech to the European Forum on The International Financial Crisis and the Millennium Development Goals, in Alpbach, 4 September: It is a pleasure to be back in Alpbach. My visit last year was so rewarding that I simply had to return. Not only that, I have brought the senior […]
Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon?s message to the Pacem in Maribus XXXIII International Conference on Oceans, delivered by Patricia O?Brien, Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, in Beijing, 3 September: I am pleased to send greetings to the Pacem in Maribus XXXIII conference, which is celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO. I […]
Access to Asylum Systems, Need for Accurate Data among Issues Raised; Also Told UN Approach to Emergencies Must Be ?Completely Disability Mainstreamed? The needs and rights of disabled persons must be more fully integrated into the United Nations system?s diverse international agenda, from its efforts to coordinate humanitarian assistance, provide development funds and fight […]
Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon?s message to the Pacem in Maribus XXXIII International Conference on Oceans, delivered by Patricia O?Brien, Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, in Beijing, 3 September: I am pleased to send greetings to the Pacem in Maribus XXXIII conference, which is celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO. I […]
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist bombings in the Pakistani cities of Lahore and Quetta. These attacks, which deliberately targeted Shiite Muslims and killed or injured scores of civilians, are unacceptable. The Secretary-General extends his sincere condolences to the families […]
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon?s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the inaugural Conference of the International Anti-Corruption Academy, in Vienna, 2 September: It is a pleasure to join you for this important event in this historic setting. The launch of the International Anti-Corruption Academy is a milestone in the efforts of the international […]
Pakistan?s Ambassador Abdullah Hussain Haroon appeared with Rajmohan Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, at a Headquarters press conference this afternoon to appeal for world solidarity in response to floods that had devastated millions of Pakistani lives. ?We have to get the conscience of the world working on this jointly,? Mr. Gandhi, a Research Professor […]
Highlights of Turkey?s September presidency of the Security Council included a summit on the maintenance of peace and security, which expected to hear from Heads of State and Government, and a high-level review of cooperation in counter-terrorism, the country?s Ambassador told journalists this afternoon. The country?s second Council presidency of its current tenure promised to […]
Speakers Call for Implementing ?Inclusive? Education Model, Person-Centred Planning for Community Inclusion, Closing of ?Outdated? Institutions Equal access to education ? with accommodating teachers, understanding students and a supportive administration ? coupled with respect for the right of disabled persons to choose where and with whom they lived were vital elements for realizing the […]
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon?s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the inaugural Conference of the International Anti-Corruption Academy, in Vienna, 2 September: It is a pleasure to join you for this important event in this historic setting. The launch of the International Anti-Corruption Academy is a milestone in the efforts of the international […]
