Following is a transcript of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s press conference held in New York today, 9 August: Good morning ladies and gentlemen. It’s a great pleasure to see you. I would like to begin with a major announcement. I am very pleased to launch today a High-Level Panel on Global Sustainability that will […]
Says Sustainability of Chad?s Security Detachment Required Focused Attention; Assistance Also Needed to Build Central African Republic?s Forces in North-East The Government of Chad had made significant strides towards assuming its responsibilities in civilian protection, but the sustainability of its specialized forces, as well as security in the north-east Central African Republic needed urgent attention […]
Peacekeeping Head, Introducing Discussion, Says Peacekeeping Surge Has Reached Plateau, Priority Now on Consolidation of Existing Missions, Accelerating Reform The expansive ?surge? of United Nations peacekeeping of past years had reached a plateau and the priority now was consolidation of existing missions and accelerating reforms, the Under-Secretary-General of Peacekeeping Operations said today, as he […]
The Security Council this morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for another year, until 31 July 2011, calling on Member States for continued support. Through the unanimous adoption of resolution 1936 (2010), the Council determined that the mandate of the Mission would remain unchanged, taking into account the request […]
Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, in New York, 9 August: The world’s indigenous peoples have preserved a vast amount of humanity’s cultural history. Indigenous peoples speak a majority of the world’s languages, and have inherited and passed on a wealth of knowledge, artistic […]
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a reception hosted by the Global Compact Network Japan, in Tokyo, 6 August: Minasan konbanwa. (Good evening everyone.) Minasan ni oaidekite ureshii desu. (I am very happy to meet everybody.) I am delighted to be among you again. With each visit I […]
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General congratulates the people of Kenya for the passing of the new Constitution, a major milestone in addressing the country’s long-term challenges. The Secretary-General wishes to also congratulate all who helped to make this an inclusive, peaceful and well-organized […]
Rape must not be dismissed as collateral damage, or cultural, or inevitable, for it was one of the great peace and security challenges of our time, said Margot Wallström, the Secretary-General?s Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, at a Headquarters press conference today. Six months after assuming her post, Ms. Wallström said her […]
In the coming days, the United Nations would launch a flash appeal and announce its interim emergency response plan to bolster and better coordinate humanitarian relief to the estimated 4 million people affected by Pakistan?s worst flooding in 80 years, Martin Mogwanja, United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Pakistan, said today. ?It?s very urgent that this gets released,? […]
Mission Head Says Onus on Iraqi Leaders to Ensure Peaceful, Orderly Transition; Iraq Representative Says Most Important Issue to Relieve ?Burden of Chapter VIII? The Secretary-General?s Special Representative for Iraq called on that country?s leaders to show a ?higher sense of urgency? in forming a new Government through an inclusive process, while urging continued support […]
