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9 December 2015

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Deputy Secretary-General, at Event Commemorating Human Rights Day, Stresses Need to Focus ‘Much Greater Attention’ on Prevention across United Nations System

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at a panel discussion in commemoration of Human Rights Day, in New York on 9 December:

9 December 2015

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Deputy Secretary-General, on Genocide Prevention Day, Says ‘Never Again’ Promise Must Translate into Serious Action to End Hate Crimes, Human Rights Violations

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks on the observance of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime, in New York today:

2 December 2015

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Deputy Secretary-General, Marking Fiftieth Anniversary of Anti-Racism Convention, Urges Internet to Be Used as Powerful Tool in Fight against Racial Discrimination

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson's remarks, “Promoting Tolerance on the Internet: Changing Attitudes and Patterns of Behaviour”, at the event to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, in New York today:

25 November 2015

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Electoral Systems, Human Rights, Civil Society Core Elements of Accountability, Democratic Aspirations, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Annual Democracy Forum

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson's remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Annual Democracy Forum 2015 on the theme “Accountability as a Central Element of Deepening Democracy”, in Berne, Switzerland today:

23 November 2015

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Deputy Secretary-General, Commemorating Palestinian Day of Solidarity, Says Children in Gaza Do Not Feel Diplomatic Advances, Only Glaring Lack of Hope

Following are Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the meeting on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, in New York today:

20 November 2015

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Briefing Member States on World Drug Problem, Deputy Secretary-General Stresses Need for Integrated Approach Prioritizing Development, Security

Following is UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson's informal briefing to Member States on the work of the United Nations towards addressing the world drug problem, in New York today:

19 November 2015

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Those Fleeing Violence Should Not Be Punished Twice, Says Deputy Secretary-General at General Assembly Meeting on Response to Global Humanitarian, Refugee Crisis

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at an informal meeting of the General Assembly to consider ways to advance a comprehensive response to the global humanitarian and refugee crisis, in New York today:

19 November 2015

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Access to Sanitation, Clean Water among Most Critical Drivers of Development, Deputy Secretary-General Says at Event Marking World Toilet Day

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at an event marking World Toilet Day, in New York today:

11 November 2015

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Failure of Refugee, Migration Governance Fatal, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Valletta Summit, Noting Death of Thousands on Journey to Better Life

Following are Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the Valletta Summit on Migration, in Valletta today:

5 November 2015

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Despite Complex Global Landscape, Deputy Secretary-General Urges International Studies Students Not to ‘Lose Sight’ of Organization’s Guiding Principles

Following is UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s lecture, “A Conversation on the United Nations in the New Global Landscape”, as prepared for delivery, at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, in Washington, D.C., today: