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12 June 2014

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Deputy Secretary-General Says Population Award Reflects Commitment to Dignified Life for All, Fulfilment of Every Young Person’s Potential

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the United Nations Population Award Ceremony, in New York today:

12 June 2014

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Deputy Secretary-General, in Panel Discussion, Highlights Opportunity to Join Forces behind Transformative Agenda for Sustainable Development

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the panel discussion on “Exploring the Contributions of Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Supporting National Efforts towards Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development”, in New York on 10 June:

10 June 2014

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Terrorism Threat Can Seem Overwhelming for Governments Striving to Consolidate Rule of Law, Strengthen Enforcement, Says Deputy Secretary-General

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at a side event on “Criminal Justice Systems — Counter-Terrorism Capacity-Building”, in New York today June:

9 June 2014

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Next 60 Days Will Be Critical to Recovery in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Stresses Deputy Secretary-General at Event on Consequences of Flooding in Balkans

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at an event on the consequences of disastrous floods and presentation of needs assessment for affected regions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in New York today:

29 May 2014

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Deputy Secretary-General, at Medal Parade, Says Brave Peacekeepers Need Strong, Steady Support, Guidance from Headquarters

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General’s remarks at the medal parade on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, in New York today:

29 May 2014

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Tackling Sanitation Challenges will Require Inventive, Lasting Solutions, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Social Innovation Summit

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the Social Innovation Summit, in New York today:

28 May 2014

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‘Fair and Clear’ Listing, Delisting Criteria Could Bolster Support for Sanctions Deputy Secretary-General Stresses at High-level Review

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at a High-Level Review on Sanctions, in New York today:

22 May 2014

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Deputy Secretary-General ‘Pleads’ with Security Council Members to Set Aside Differences, End Syrian People’s ‘Long Nightmare’

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks to the Security Council, as delivered on behalf of the Secretary-General, in New York today:

21 May 2014

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Wide Gap Remains between Targets, Policy Delivery on Global Development Partnership, Deputy Secretary-General Tells General Assembly Event

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks to the General Assembly high-level event on “Contributions of North-South, South-South, Triangular Cooperation and ICT for Development to the Post-2015 Development Agenda”, in New York today:

19 May 2014

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R!SE Initiative Addresses Limitations of Piecemeal Responses to Disasters by Forging Joint Effort, Deputy Secretary-General Says at Launch

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the launch of the R!SE Initiative on Disaster Risk Reduction, in New York today: