The Kofi Annan Lecture, held annually in New York, explores crucial global themes like peacemaking and peacebuilding, inspired by Annan’s legacy and values.
Addressing global challenges
The Kofi Annan Lecture Series lectures address global challenges in diplomacy and cooperation, focusing on nurturing leadership and innovative agendas in line with Kofi Annan’s vision for a rules-based international system.
“We hope the Lecture Series will be inspired by the legacy of Kofi and galvanise the same type of leadership infused by the values of the United Nations.”
Nane Annan
About the Lecture Series
The Kofi Annan Lecture Series is a joint project organized by the Kofi Annan Foundation, International Peace Institute, International Crisis Group, and Open Society Foundations. The annual lecture occurs alongside the UN General Assembly, offering insights into peacemaking, peacebuilding, and strengthening international systems, recalling Secretary-General Annan’s role in championing rules-based cooperation and sustainable solutions.
“Trust and inclusion are indivisible… We need a New Internationalism, a truly inclusive United Nations and international system.”
Mia Mottley, during the 2022 Kofi Annan Lecture
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Kofi Annan Lecture Series
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People watched live the Kofi Annan Lecture delivered by Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados in September 2022.
People watched the 2022 lecture online afterwards.
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