Opening of the exhibition “The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Through the Eyes of Young People” Wednesday, 26 February 2025 at 1.00 p.m. 3rd floor, Exhibition gallery, Palais des Nations Minister Locatelli [ Italian Minister for Disabilities], Ambassador Grassi...

Donation ceremony of the artwork “Mashq 1970” by Khodeir El-Borsaidy Friday, 21 February 2025 at 12.00 p.m. 3rd Floor, Building E, Palais des Nations Delivered on behalf of the Director-General by Mr. Francesco Pisano, Director, United Nations Library & Archives Geneva Excellencies, Ladies and...

Closing ceremony of the Geneva International Model United Nations (GIMUN) Conference “Navigating Global Conflicts: Fostering Peace through Multilateral Cooperation” Friday, 14 February 2025 at 2.00 p.m. Room XXVI, Building E, Palais des Nations Dear students, Ladies and gentlemen, It is my pleasure...

Opening of the “Stand up for Social Justice - Special Concert at the UN” Wednesday, 12 February 2025 at 6.30 p.m. Room XX, Palais des Nations Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Good evening and welcome to the second edition of this unique event in commemoration of the World Day of Social Justice...

Event “Happy Spring Festival: Celebrating Together as a Family” Wednesday, 12 February 2025, at 12:30 p.m. Mezzanine, Building E, Palais des Nations Ambassador Chen Xu, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Palais des Nations for the celebration of the Spring...

Opening of the photo exhibition “17 Faces of Action” Friday, 7 February 2024 Fenaa Alawwal (cultural center), Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear friends, It is my great pleasure to join you for the inauguration of the photo exhibition “17 Faces of...

2025 Session of the Conference on Disarmament Thursday, 30 January 2025 at 10.00 a.m. Tempus, Palais des Nations Mr. President, ( Ambassador Bencini) Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to address you at the beginning of the 2025 session of the Conference on...

Director-General’s session with the students of the Master of Advanced Studies in European and International Governance (MEIG) “The UN today, reimagining multilateralism for the 21st century” Wednesday, 29 January 2025 at 2.00 p.m. Room S4, Building S2, Palais des Nations Dear students, Ladies and...

International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust “Holocaust remembrance and education for dignity and human rights” Monday, 27 January 2025 at 1.00 p.m. Room XVIII, Palais des Nations Dear Mr. Ivan Lefkovits [ Holocaust survivor], Ambassador Meron [ Permanent...

UNESCO-IBE Centenary Celebrations Inaugural Event: “From Geneva to the World – A Journey to Transform Curriculum and Learning. UNESCO-IBE at the Heart of a Century of Innovation in Education” Friday, 24 January 2025 at 6.00 p.m. Conference Hall, Maison de la Paix Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen...