The United Nations Mission in Liberia was established in October 2003 to support for the implementation of a ceasefire agreement and peace process, and to assist with the maintenance and restoration of law and order throughout Liberia. The mission successfully completed its mandate on 30 March 2018.
The UN Security Council has passed a resolution extending the mandate of the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) for the last time. Resolution 2333, which was adopted on Friday, 22 December 2016, extends the Mission’s mandate up to…
16 November 2016 The values of tolerance and mutual understanding – so firmly embedded in the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – are facing profound tests around the world. Refugees and…
Marrakech, 15 November 2016 [as delivered] A salaam alekum, bonjour, good afternoon! Je remercie Sa Majesté le Roi Mohammed VI et le Gouvernement du Maroc d’avoir réuni la COP22 à un moment aussi crucial. Merci de votre…
6 November 2016 – To achieve the vision of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development of peace, prosperity and dignity for all on a healthy planet, it is essential to recognize the shared duty of care towards the environment…
Marrakech, 15 November 2016 Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very pleased to begin my day with a meeting with the distinguished members of the media. Thank you for covering this very important meeting on climate change. Ladies and…
14 November 2016 Diabetes is a leading cause of poor eyesight and blindness worldwide. Because the changes are painless and gradual, people often only realize they have a problem when their eyesight finally begins to fail. At…
New York, 7 November 2016 I thank the Government of Senegal for organizing this timely and important meeting. Today, our peace operations increasingly face asymmetric threats from violent extremist and terrorist groups. The…
The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of the adoption of the new Constitution in Côte d'Ivoire by the Commission Electorale Indépendante, following the constitutional referendum, held on 30 October. He notes with…
2 November 2016 Thank you, Sir Elton, David and all of you for this great honour. I proudly accept this award in the name of my fellow UN colleagues working for justice and equality for every member of our human family. I…
2 November 2016 Attacks on journalists violate the human rights of individuals and undermine freedom of information and expression across societies. Impunity, which makes this terrible situation worse, is rampant. Of the 827…
New York, 26 October 2016 [as prepared for delivery] It is a pleasure to join you today. I am only sorry that I missed this year’s SIPA Follies at the Apollo Theater. Is it too late for me to party like a seeple?! Thank you…
24 October 2016 This year’s observance of United Nations Day occurs at a time of transition for the world and for the United Nations. Humanity has entered the era of sustainability – with a global commitment to fulfil the…