United Nations – Secretary General, Security Council, General Assembly [to 31 January 2015]
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30 January 2015
SC/11760
In Security Council Debate on Civilian Protection, Speakers Voice Deep Concern over Alarming Reports of Violence against Women, Mass Displacement
Chilling accounts of stonings, enslavement, rape and forced suicide bombings were among the current horrific targeted affects armed conflict had on women and girls, the Security Council was told, hearing from almost 70 speakers during its biannual day-long debate on civilian protection.
30 January 2015
ECOSOC/6661
Calling 2015 ‘Historic’ Opportunity to Advance Sustainable Development Goals, Economic and Social Council Holds Dialogue, Sharing Diverse Strategies
Stressing that 2015 provided a “historic” opportunity to advance the sustainable development agenda, United Nations and Government officials shed light today on strategies to make the Organization’s development system more nimble and effective in supporting priorities in countries worldwide over the next 15 years.
29 January 2015
SC/11759
In Security Council Wrap-Up Meeting, Members Voice Concern over Developing Crises, Persistent Challenges, Emphasizing Necessity of Unity for Body’s Effectiveness
The range of crises on the agenda of the Security Council at the start of 2015, as well as progress in Haiti seen on a recent visiting mission, showed the importance of addressing the root causes of conflict, the Permanent Representative of Chile, President of the body for January, said in a monthly wrap-up meeting this morning.
30 January 2015
SG/SM/16499-AFR/3065
Secretary-General Tells Ebola Round-Table Meeting Outbreak Demonstrates Importance of Robust Health Systems for Interconnected World’s Stability, Safety
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the round table on the Ebola outbreak, in Addis Ababa today.
26 January 2015
SG/SM/16491-ECO/247-ENV/DEV/1486
Secretary-General Tells World Economic Forum ‘Resources, Technology and Capacity’ Key to Success of New Global Development Agenda
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the “Making 2015 a Historic Year” dinner, in Davos, Switzerland, on 23 January.
26 January 2015
SG/SM/16488
Secretary-General, in Video Message to Pledge Conference, Says Funding GAVI’s Work Will Save 6 Million Lives, Generate Billions of Dollars in Economic Benefits
Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for the GAVI Replenishment Conference, in Berlin, to be held from 26 to 27 January.
25 January 2015
SG/SM/16486
Secretary-General Tells World Health Organization Executive Board Strategy to End Ebola Outbreak Is Working, Urging Enhanced Preparations for Future Pandemics
Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the World Health Organization Executive Board Meeting on Ebola, in Geneva, Switzerland, today.