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UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT GENEVA SIGNS CONTRACT FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE HISTORIC PALAIS DES NATIONS
19 November 2019
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The United Nations Office at Geneva and a consortium of Italian and Swiss firms, called the Renovation Palais des Nations SA, have signed a contract for the largest and most complex part of the Strategic Heritage Plan renovation project at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The works are expected to begin in spring 2020 and to be…
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MICHAEL MØLLER, DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT GENEVA, SIGNS AN AGREEMENT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW WELCOME AND INFORMATION CENTRE AT THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT GENEVA (in French)
28 June 2019
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Le Directeur général de l’ONU Genève, Michael Møller, a signé aujourd’hui avec la nouvelle fondation Portail des Nations, créée par le philanthrope genevois Ivan Pictet, un accord-cadre visant, à terme, la construction d’un nouveau lieu d’accueil et d’…
6 years 1 month ago
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Crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 - Statement by Michael Møller, Director-General of the UN Geneva
11 March 2019
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The crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 on 10 March 2019 that claimed the lives of 157 people, including UN staff, delegates and others, many of whom were on their way to the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, has come as a profound shock to all of us in International Geneva.
The UN Geneva family expresses its heartfelt…
6 years 8 months ago
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Statement by the Director-General (UNOG), Michael Møller, on the passing of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan
18 August 2018
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Today is a sad day for the world.
Humanity lost its strong moral voice, and I lost my mentor, my role model and great friend.
Kofi Annan was an extraordinary political leader but his major legacy is his humanity. It infused everything he did, every decision he made, and helped him restore the trust and enthousiasm in our…
6 years 11 months ago
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Statement by Mr. Michael Møller, Under-Secretary-General and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, at the “2018 Geneva Book and Press Fair, Geneva - Les Assises du livre en Afrique” (in French)
25 April 2018
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Room K, Palexpo Convention Center in Geneva - Wednesday 25 April 2018, 1:45 pm
Monsieur le Ministre ;
Excellences ;
Mesdames et messieurs :
C’est un grand plaisir pour moi de me joindre à vous aujourd’hui pour célébrer les…
7 years 4 months ago
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THE UNITED NATIONS AND UEFA TEAM UP FOR HUMANITARIAN CAUSES
12 December 2017
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Match for Solidarity to be Played in Geneva, with Funds Raised for Humanitarian and Development Projects
The United Nations Office at Geneva and UEFA have announced today that they will join forces to organise a solidarity football match, with the support of the Republic and Canton of Geneva, the City of Geneva and the Geneva Stadium Foundation.
This charity football match,…
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UN GENEVA AND QATAR SIGN AGREEMENT ON THE RENOVATION OF ROOM XIX AT THE PALAIS DES NATIONS
23 November 2017
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Geneva, 23 November 2017 - A Memorandum of Understanding between the United Nations Office at Geneva and the State of Qatar was signed today for the renovation and refurbishment of Room XIX of the Palais des Nations.
The agreement was signed by Michael Møller, Director-General of UN Geneva, and H.E. Ali Al-Mansouri, Permanent Representative of…
7 years 6 months ago
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Statement by Michael Møller, Secretary-General of the Conference on Disarmament, on the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to the International Campaign Against Nuclear Weapons
06 October 2017
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In my capacity as Secretary-General of the Conference on Disarmament, I would like to warmly congratulate the International Campaign Against Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) for having been awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
ICAN has been a strong and tireless…
7 years 11 months ago
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MESSAGE BY THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF UNOG ON THE OCCASION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA
15 May 2017
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Following is a message by Michael Møller, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (17 May 2016):
“Today we celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and…
8 years 7 months ago
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LE DIRECTEUR GÉNÉRAL DE L’ONUG RENCONTRE LE MAIRE DE GENÈVE POUR DISCUTER DE LA COOPÉRATION AVEC LA VILLE-HȎTE
25 August 2016
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Genève, 25 août 2016 – Le Directeur général de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève, Michael Møller, a tenu aujourd’hui sa première rencontre officielle avec le Maire de Genève, Guillaume Barazzone, depuis la nomination de ce dernier en juin.
M. Møller a pris cette opportunité pour féliciter M. Barazzone de sa nomination et pour…