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Deputy Secretary-General, at Opening of Exhibition for International Peacekeepers Day, Stresses ‘Putting People First’ in Promoting Rule of Law

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Deputy Secretary-General, at Opening of Exhibition for International Peacekeepers Day, Stresses ‘Putting People First’ in Promoting Rule of Law

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro’s remarks yesterday in New York at the opening of an exhibition for the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, observed on 29 May:

Concluding Session, Permanent Forum Stresses Need for Equal, Direct Participation of Indigenous Communities at All Stages of Preparation for 2014 World Conference

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Concluding Session, Permanent Forum Stresses Need for Equal, Direct Participation of Indigenous Communities at All Stages of Preparation for 2014 World Conference

Concluding its tenth anniversary session today with the adoption of a draft report on that session, the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues looked to its future work, welcoming the opportunity and full responsibility in playing a central role in preparations for the 2014 World Conference on Indigenous Peoples and underlining the need for the equal, direct and meaningful participation of indigenous communities during all stages of that landmark meeting.

Countries to Consider Protection, Management Measures for Ocean Biodiversity at United Nations Headquarters 31 May-3 June

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Countries to Consider Protection, Management Measures for Ocean Biodiversity at United Nations Headquarters 31 May-3 June

A United Nations General Assembly-mandated Working Group to study issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity beyond areas of national jurisdiction will meet in New York from 31 May-3 June.

United Nations International School to Hold Graduation Ceremony 2 June 2011

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United Nations International School to Hold Graduation Ceremony 2 June 2011

The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2011 of the United Nations International School (UNIS) will take place at 3 pm on Thursday, 2 June 2011, in the United Nations General Assembly Hall. Muhtar Kent, President, CEO and Director of the Coca Cola Company, will be the guest speaker. Mr. Kent is also the son of a former Turkish Consul-General and is married to a UNIS alumna.

‘When You Face Danger, We Are Concerned for Your Safety; When You Succeed, You Make Us All Proud,’ Deputy Secretary-General Says of United Nations Peacekeepers

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‘When You Face Danger, We Are Concerned for Your Safety; When You Succeed, You Make Us All Proud,’ Deputy Secretary-General Says of United Nations Peacekeepers

Following are Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro’s remarks at a wreath-laying ceremony to mark International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, in Jerusalem, 29 May:

Protecting Civilians, Securing Commitment for Negotiations, Plan for Post-Conflict Peacebuilding Key Priorities for United Nations in Libya, Security Council Told

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Protecting Civilians, Securing Commitment for Negotiations, Plan for Post-Conflict Peacebuilding Key Priorities for United Nations in Libya, Security Council Told

Protection of civilians, securing a commitment for indirect negotiations and planning for post-conflict peacebuilding were the key priorities of the United Nations in Libya, the Organization’s top political official told the Security Council this morning.

United Nations, African Union Must Support ‘Legitimate Aspirations of the People’, Secretary-General Says in Message to Special Event for Africa Day

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United Nations, African Union Must Support ‘Legitimate Aspirations of the People’, Secretary-General Says in Message to Special Event for Africa Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the special event on “Forging closer links between Africa and the Diaspora”, organized in New York by the Office of the Permanent Observer of the African Union, and delivered by B. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, on the occasion of Africa Day 2011, today, 31 May:
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