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Security Council Debates Poverty, Underdevelopment, Conflict

Deputy Secretary-General

22 June 2016

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Succumbing to Violent Provocations Leads Extremists to Declare Victory, Warns Deputy Secretary-General, at Celebration of Slain Politician’s Life

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the celebration of the life of Jo Cox, in New York today:

21 June 2016

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Shift Shame, Stigma from Victims to Perpetrators of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Panel Commemorating International Day

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at an event marking the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, observed on 19 June, in New York, today:

16 June 2016

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United Nations Can Tip Balance in World of Peril, Promise, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Academic Council

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the annual meeting of the Academic Council of the United Nations System, in New York today:

13 June 2016

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Amid Rising Conflicts Worldwide, Efforts Must Focus on Victims, Most Vulnerable, Deputy Secretary-General Says during Tenth Anniversary of Human Rights Council

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks on the tenth anniversary of the Human Rights Council, in Geneva today:

3 June 2016

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Youth’s Idealism, Energy, Innovation Must Be Supported in Fight against Violent Extremism, Deputy Secretary-General Tells High-Level Meeting

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the High-Level Thematic Conversation on Children and Youth Affected by Violent Extremism, in New York today:

3 June 2016

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United Nations Police Are Central Pillar of Peace Operations, Deputy Secretary-General Tells First-Ever Summit

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the United Nations Chief of Police Summit (UN COPS), in New York today:

2 June 2016

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Deputy Secretary-General Tells United Nations International School Graduates ‘Be Torchbearers’ of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Future

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the United Nations International School (UNIS) commencement ceremony, in New York today:

24 May 2016

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Humanitarian Donors Must Play Major Part in Implementing Summit Commitments, Says Deputy Secretary-General at Initiative Event

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the World Humanitarian Summit event on the Good Humanitarian Donorship initiative, in Istanbul today:

24 May 2016

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Female Empowerment Should Guide All Aspects of Humanitarian Efforts, Says Deputy Secretary-General at ‘Call to Action’ Event

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the World Humanitarian Summit side event on “Call to Action for Addressing Gender-Based Violence”, in Istanbul today:

24 May 2016

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Collaboration between Humanitarian Actors, Innovators Vital in Tackling Crises, Says Deputy Secretary-General at Event on Top Five Innovations

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the World Humanitarian Summit side event on “Top Five: Innovations”, in Istanbul today: