An exhibition of youth photographs entitled, “Visual Voices: Youth Perspectives on Global Issues” will open in the South Gallery of the Visitors’ Lobby at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, 12 August to mark the International Year of Youth.

Following is a transcript of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s press conference held in New York today, 9 August:

The Government of Chad had made significant strides towards assuming its responsibilities in civilian protection, but the sustainability of its specialized forces, as well as security in the north-east Central African Republic needed urgent attention as peacekeepers withdrew, a top United Nations official told the Security Council today.

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a monument to Korean victims and survivors in Hiroshima, 6 August:

The International Year of Youth is being launched today in the General Assembly Hall with an eclectic event of speeches, musical performances, videos and poetry. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will be on hand with welcoming words to kick off the Year, which runs from 12 August 2010 to 11 August 2011 under the theme “dialogue and mutual understanding”.

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on International Youth Day, observed 12 August:

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks on the International Day of Youth, observed at Headquarters 12 August:

The new Permanent Representative of Guinea-Bissau to the United Nations, João Soares da Gama, presented his credentials today to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

The new Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe to the United Nations, Chitsaka Chipaziwa, presented his credentials today to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.