Secretary-General, Shocked by Deadly Shooting at Brussels Jewish Museum, Strongly Condemns All Forms of Racism, Intolerance
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
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Secretary-General, Saddened by Death of Former Ecuador Foreign Minister, Acknowledges His Contributions to World Peace
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers to Be Observed at New York Headquarters, Offices Worldwide, 29 May
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The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers will be observed on Thursday, 29 May, marking the sixth successive year in which the Organization will honour more than 100 “blue helmets” who lost their lives the previous year while serving the cause of peace. Commemorative activities will be held at United Nations Headquarters in New York, and at peacekeeping operations and offices around the world.
International Involvement Critical to Tackling Structural Challenges in Sahel, Secretary-General Tells Consultative Meeting on Region’s Development
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Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, delivered by Hiroute Guebre Sellassie, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Sahel, to the second Consultative Meeting on the Development of the Sahel Region, in Abuja today:
Overcoming Problems in Cities Calls for Hard Look at Inequality, Secretary-General Says, as Economic and Social Council Begins Integration Segment
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Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Economic and Social Council Integration Segment, in New York today:
Security Council, Adopting Resolution 2155 (2014), Extends Mandate of Mission in South Sudan, Bolstering Its Strength to Quell Surging Violence
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The Security Council today extended the operation of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan until 30 November under a restructured mandate intended to quell the violence, especially against civilians, and support implementation of the recent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, increasing troop and police strength in order to fulfil its terms.
Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations Grants Consultative Status to 10 More Candidates
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The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations today recommended 10 organizations for special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council and deferred action on 17 others, as it began week two of a resumed session set to conclude formally on Tuesday, followed by adoption of its report on 6 June.
Top United Nations Envoy in Kosovo Tells Security Council Both Sides Must Stay on Track with April Agreement
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As Serbia and Kosovo's " Brussels agreement" entered its second year, both sides must embrace forward-looking approaches to tackling sensitive issues leading up to and beyond next month's elections, the United Nations top official told the Security Council today as the body considered the Secretary-General's latest report on recent developments.
Welcoming Strengthened Protection Mandate in South Sudan, Secretary-General Reiterates Call for Additional Uniformed Personnel
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
Facing New Challenges, States to Consider Seafood’s Role in Global Food Security during Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans, 27-30 May
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Concerned that the availability of fish and fishery products may not be able to keep pace with increased demand, Member States will consider the role of seafood in global food security at United Nations Headquarters this week as part of a continuing examination of issues facing the world’s oceans.