Kofi Annan on Diplomacy and Human Rights
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kofi Annan talked about foreign affairs issues, including unrest in Syria. He also discussed his past work at the United Nations and ongoing efforts to establish p…
1,603 viewsNobel Peace Prize Laureate Kofi Annan talked about foreign affairs issues, including unrest in Syria. He also discussed his past work at the United Nations and ongoing efforts to establish p…
1,603 viewsThe former U.N.Secretary-General recounts his time at the head of the international organization. He discusses his tenure and subsequent work in international relations with BBC America’s Ka…
1,574 viewsAmbassadors spoke at an informal meeting in the General Assembly Hall on violence in Syria and appropriate international reaction to recent massacres of civilians by government forces.
163 viewsDignitaries and family members participated in a memorial service for Ambassador Richard Holbrooke.
1,328 viewsThe panel talked about the degeneration of Zimbabwean social and political institutions, specifically the weak currency and failing medical and economic infrastructure. Other topics included…
177 viewsThe council met to hear and discuss the report from Mr. Blix and Mr. El Baradei concerning Iraqi compliance with U.N. weapons inspections. Mr. Fall presided over the proceedings, because Gui…
851 viewsSecretary-General Kofi Annan spoke about the events of the past year and responded to questions from reporters. Topics included the importance of the United Nations, Mr. Annan’s best and wor…
105 viewsThe United Nations Security Council members said a farewell to Secretary-General Kofi Annan at his last meeting. Some ambassadors were not identified on screen.
194 viewsUnited Nations members paid tribute to outgoing Secretary-General Annan and his ten years of service. Secretary-General Annan gave a farewell address to the General Assembly. Following this,…
167 viewsU.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan gave a farewell address at the Truman Presidential Museum and Library titled “Global Governance and the Role of the United States.” In his remarks he criti…
1,762 viewsU.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan spoke about global nuclear proliferation and the urgency of general nuclear disarmament. In his remarks he focused on threats posed by North Korean and Iran…
93 viewsUnited Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan delivered a commencement speech on the relationship between the United States and the United Nations during an academic convocation hosted by The …
114 viewsChairman Volcker presented the Comprehensive Report of the Independent Inquiry Committee into the United Nations Oil-for-Food Program. The report was critical of practices employed by UN per…
278 viewsThe new Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, was confirmed by the General Assembly. The outgoing Secretary General, the Security Council president Fulci, and others congratul…
383 viewsThe United Nations General Assembly invites received the Security Council’s recommendation on the appointment of the secretary-general. Ambassadors representing the General Assembly and regi…
423 viewsSecretary-General Kofi Annan addresses the United Nations General Assembly on the opening day of the 61st session. In his final speech as secretary-general, he talked about successes and fai…
762 viewsUnited Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan held a press conference for the opening of the sixty-first session of the General Assembly. Topics included recent conflict between Israel and Hez…
57 viewsThe United Nations Security Council met to debate and vote on a draft resolution for a cease-fire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah forces. The resolution was adopted by a unanimous vo…
150 viewsOfficials spoke to reporters and answered questions about an emergency session of the Security Council held in response to escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Southern…
55 viewsThe United Nations Security Council held an emergency session in response to escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Southern Lebanon. Earlier in the day an Israeli strike…
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