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  1. Feb 1

    to 2002: Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Mrs Nane Annan are welcomed by children on arrival in Ulaanbaatar,

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  2. Jan 30

    Always a pleasure to meet with the next generation of

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  3. Jan 29

    has seen steady growth over the past 20 years. This can only be sustained through continuous investment in its young and dynamic population. , however, is undermining progress and remains unacceptably high.

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    Jan 24

    Lively, wide-ranging discussion about universal ECD and safe schools, plus 's speech at the 2001 event and the nutritional power of the sweet potato.

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    Jan 25

    Was inspiring to meet and talk with last night. Thanks for joining us , sharing your insights, and inspiring us to build a brighter and by working together!

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  6. Jan 19

    I support the because the Sustainable Development Goals can shift the world onto a resilient path of sustainable development, and it is going to take all of us to get there.

    is LIVE! Listen to how others are contributing to a better, more sustainable world and learn how YOU can be a part of it! Listen to the podcast here:
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  7. Jan 18

    to 2003: Then-UNSG Kofi Annan and his wife Nane pose with schoolchildren from the Colegio Balandro after receiving the keys to the City of Guayaquil, .

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    Jan 16

    The young leaders of embody the words of our Chair, : "Tolerance, intercultural dialogue and respect for diversity are more essential than ever in a world where peoples are becoming more and more closely interconnected."

    , , and 3 others
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  9. Jan 11

    to the year 2000, when Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Mrs. Nane Annan met with children at a welcome ceremony in Wellington, .

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  10. Jan 10

    In 2018 we must show the same courage as Nelson Mandela, to walk together with compassion and empathy, and help build a world of which he would be proud.

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  11. Jan 9

    The tendency in many parts of the world to stigmatize and incarcerate drug users has prevented many from seeking medical treatment. In what other areas of public health do we criminalize patients in need of help? Tune in to join the discussion with .

    New report by on changing perceptions of drugs and people who use them, presented at a public event at Chatham House - tune in to view live:
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    Jan 4

    . is the first guest editor in 's history and he's highlighting five heroes among us that are using their talents to fight poverty, hunger, and disease and provide opportunities for the next generation.

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  13. 31 Dec 2017

    Let history not say about our age that we were those who were rich in means but poor in will. Let it say that "we who were strong in love", as Wordsworth put it, were the ones who really did make poverty history. I wish you all a happy and peaceful new year.

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  14. 29 Dec 2017

    In 2018, I'm an international community of people working together to create a fairer, more peaceful world. Peace is in our hands - we can do it!

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  15. 28 Dec 2017

    to 2006: Mr and Mrs Annan celebrate with students and staff of at the Secretary-General's farewell lunch in

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    22 Dec 2017

    posing with the boss in Colombia, under whose guidance we have launched the coolest anti-extremism squad on the planet >

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  17. 22 Dec 2017

    Over the past 10 years, the has worked diligently towards its goal of a fairer, more peaceful world. While that work may never be done, we welcome 2018 with optimism & expertise gained from a decade of experience.

    Allow us to take this opportunity to warmly wish you a joyous holiday season and a peaceful new year!
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  18. 21 Dec 2017

    to 2006 - Mr and Mrs Annan address the Women's International Forum at HQ in

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  19. 18 Dec 2017

    It is time to accept the reality that, like the waves on the seas that many of the migrants traverse, the ebb and flow of human movement cannot be stopped. That is why the international community must manage migration with understanding and compassion.

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  20. 14 Dec 2017

    President has shown impressive leadership on ...The decision by the US President to withdraw from the makes it all the more important to guarantee commitment to future action from other states.

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