Today, 18 August 2019, marks the first anniversary since the passing of Kofi Annan.
The shares how #KofiAnnan has been remembered over the past 12 months: kofiannan.ch/30asvPg
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1936 - 2018. Account managed by staff of the Kofi Annan Foundation.
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Yesterday, we, the , shared a video in honour of our founder, the late #KofiAnnan, on what would have been his 81st birthday.
Watch it here: kofiannan.ch/forKofi
We remain determined to advance Kofi Annan's vision for a fairer, more peaceful world. #forKofi
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Today the United Nations Office at Geneva will host a memorial celebration in honour of Kofi Annan. Watch a live stream of the session on 27 September 2018 at 10:00 CET: kofiannan.ch/2OWhVWR
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Today, on the #InternationalDayofPeace, the UN General Assembly will open with a tribute to the memory of Kofi Annan. Watch a live stream of the session at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET here: kofiannan.ch/2QPqyDD
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Today Kofi Annan is laid to rest in Ghana. Many have gathered in Accra to say their farewells, but millions more are here in spirit, grieving the loss of a remarkable leader & celebrating a life well lived. Follow the livestream of the state funeral here: kofiannan.ch/2OgtwzD
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Mr. Annan was active and engaged until the very end, pushing forward the Foundation’s work and pushing each of us to strive in equal measure with purpose, humility and thoughtfulness, as this photo gallery well shows. kofiannan.ch/2p35woB
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The can now confirm that Kofi Annan will receive a state funeral and burial in Ghana on 13 September, with memorial services to follow in New York City and Geneva at later dates.
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The Annan family wishes to thank most sincerely the many who have expressed their condolences following the passing of . The family has found great solace in the outpouring of love and support. Memorial ceremonies for Kofi Annan: kofiannan.ch/2Mw2A1I #RIPKofiAnnan
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It is with immense sadness that the Annan family and the Kofi Annan Foundation announce that Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Laureate, passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th August after a short illness...
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This week, Communications Officer recommends "Champion of Choice", a biography of former Director Dr. Nafis Sadik by @CMillerWrite, for our #SummerBookClub. Read her review here: kofiannan.ch/2MMSgP4
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We're delighted to share with you our efforts over the last year to galvanise action for peace and outline the road ahead in our 2017 annual report: Road to Peace. kofiannan.ch/2OyZdDZ
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#TBT to 2002: Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Mrs. Nane Annan planting a tree together in #SouthAfrica
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This week we're delighted to share the #SummerBookClub recommendation of our President, : ": The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty" by and James Robinson. Read his review here: kofiannan.ch/2OmPkZT
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We have the means and the capacity to deal with our problems, if only we can find the political will.
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The scenes of violence in parts of the country are completely unacceptable. We call on all those responsible to step back from the brink and give the people of #Zimbabwe the opportunity of a peaceful transition to #democracy. kofiannan.ch/2vbzkTA #ZimElections2018
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#TBT to 2002: On behalf of the United Nations, Secretary-General Kofi Annan accepted a gift of three segments of the #BerlinWall from the Federal Republic of #Germany.
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This week, our Project Coordinator shares his #SummerBookClub recommendation: "How Democracies Die", by Steven Levistky and . Read his review: kofiannan.ch/2pKDwI0
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Whether our task is fighting #poverty, stemming the spread of #disease or saving innocent lives from mass murder, we have seen that we cannot succeed without the #leadership of the strong and the engagement of all.
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