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Security Council Briefed by Force Commanders of Missions in Liberia, Sudan, Haiti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Middle East Truce Supervision Organization

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Security Council Briefed by Force Commanders of Missions in Liberia, Sudan, Haiti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Middle East Truce Supervision Organization

The expansive “surge” of United Nations peacekeeping of past years had reached a plateau and the priority now was consolidation of existing missions and accelerating reforms, the Under-Secretary-General of Peacekeeping Operations said today, as he introduced briefings by five Force Commanders to the Security Council.

At Tokyo Reception, Secretary-General Reminds Business Leaders Their Decisions — on Investment, Employment — Can Play Critical Role in Keeping Peace

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At Tokyo Reception, Secretary-General Reminds Business Leaders Their Decisions — on Investment, Employment — Can Play Critical Role in Keeping Peace

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a reception hosted by the Global Compact Network Japan, in Tokyo, 6 August:

Indigenous Peoples’ Issues More Prominent than Ever on Global Agenda, but Some Statistics Alarming, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day

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Indigenous Peoples’ Issues More Prominent than Ever on Global Agenda, but Some Statistics Alarming, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, in New York, 9 August:

Secretary-General Launches High-Level Panel on Global Sustainability to Create New Blueprint for Achieving Low-Carbon Prosperity in Twenty-First Century

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Secretary-General Launches High-Level Panel on Global Sustainability to Create New Blueprint for Achieving Low-Carbon Prosperity in Twenty-First Century

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today launched a new High-Level Panel on Global Sustainability that brings together some of the world’s leading policymakers and thinkers to formulate a new blueprint for sustainable growth and low-carbon prosperity for all on a planet under increasing strain, not least from climate change.

At Headquarters, Secretary-General Praises Indigenous Filmmakers for Enriching World’s Understanding of ‘What Binds Us Together as a Human Family’

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At Headquarters, Secretary-General Praises Indigenous Filmmakers for Enriching World’s Understanding of ‘What Binds Us Together as a Human Family’

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at a ceremony marking International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, in New York, 9 August:

Photo Exhibit ‘Visual Voices: Youth Perspectives on Global Issues’ on Display at Headquarters to Mark International Youth Year

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Photo Exhibit ‘Visual Voices: Youth Perspectives on Global Issues’ on Display at Headquarters to Mark International Youth Year

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.

Mission Head in Chad and Central African Republic Briefs Security Council on Early Steps of Withdrawal, Describes Areas Needing Urgent Attention in Months Ahead

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Mission Head in Chad and Central African Republic Briefs Security Council on Early Steps of Withdrawal, Describes Areas Needing Urgent Attention in Months Ahead

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.
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