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9 June 2015

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Deputy Secretary-General Tells States Parties 2006 Disabilities Convention Marked Conceptual Shift from Charity to Human Rights-Based Approach

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the eighth Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in New York today:

8 June 2015

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Marking Anniversary of Social Development Summit, Deputy Secretary-General Calls for Inclusive, Effective Post-2015 Strategy

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the Economic and Social Council’s commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of the World Summit for Social Development, in New York today:

1 June 2015

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Inclusive Dialogue Essential in Discussions on Human Rights, Rule of Law Dimension in Post-2015 Development Agenda, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Conference

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the conference on “The Notion of Progress in the Diversity of World Cultures”, in New York today:

28 May 2015

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Women’s Empowerment, Gender Equality Must Be at Heart of Peacebuilding Architecture, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Forum

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the event on “The Implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda”, in New York today:

28 May 2015

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World Must Do All in Its Power to Halt Destruction of Iraq’s Cultural Heritage, Deputy Secretary-General Tells General Assembly

Following are United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the adoption of the General Assembly resolution on “Saving the cultural heritage of Iraq” today:

28 May 2015

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Global Cross-Cutting Partnerships Needed for Post-2015 Sustainable Future, Says Deputy Secretary-General at Economic and Social Council Forum

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Economic and Social Council annual Partnerships Forum, “The role of Partnerships in achieving the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Making it Happen”, in New York today:

27 May 2015

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Security Council Has Critical Role in Protecting Journalists during Conflict Situations, Deputy Secretary-General Says, Urging Support for Plan of Action

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the Security Council open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict: protection of journalists in conflict situations, in New York today:

20 May 2015

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Deputy Secretary-General, at Ministerial Meeting Opening, Calls for Effective Global Management of Energy Supply, Use to Ensure Everyone Benefits

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the opening of the Global Energy Ministerial Meeting, held in New York today:

7 May 2015

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Multi-Sector Approach, Integrating Public Health into Substance Control Efforts Key to Winning ‘War on Drugs’, Deputy Secretary-General Tells General Assembly

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the High-level General Assembly Thematic Debate in support of the process towards the 2016 Special Session of the General Assembly on the World Drug Problem, in New York today:

4 May 2015

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Time to Get Serious about Forests in Pursuit of ‘Balance between Man and Nature’, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Forum as Session Opens

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the opening of the Eleventh Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests, in New York today: