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The following speech was delivered by Michael Møller, a Kofi Annan Foundation Board member, on 22 January 2026, during a special event entitled “The Future of the United Nations in a Turbulent World” at the Danish Parliament in Copenhagen. Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you very much for the invitation to reflect with…
Multilateralism and the United Nations in Transition: Building Forward Better
The following speech was delivered by Michael Møller, a Kofi Annan Foundation Board member, on 22 January 2026, during a special event entitled “The Future of the United Nations in a Turbulent World” at the Danish Parliament in Copenhagen. Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you very much for the invitation to reflect with you on the transition of multilateralism and the United Nations, and the choices that lie before us. It is an honour and a pleasure to be with you today. Much of what I will say may be familiar and even self-evident, and by some of you, maybe considered…
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The Kofi Annan Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Kojo Annan, John Nagulendran and Neha Sanghrajka to the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation in 2025. Kojo Annan is an entrepreneur and investor with an extensive global network and strong track record of growing new businesses across international markets. “It…
Kofi Annan Foundation Announces Three New Board Members
The Kofi Annan Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Kojo Annan, John Nagulendran and Neha Sanghrajka to the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation in 2025. Kojo Annan is an entrepreneur and investor with an extensive global network and strong track record of growing new businesses across international markets. “It is a great privilege to join the board of the Kofi Annan Foundation and contribute to advancing its vital work. My father’s lifelong commitment to peace, justice, and multilateralism continues to inspire me, and I am deeply invested in ensuring that his vision remains impactful for generations to…
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The Kofi Annan Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Peter Piot to the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation. Dr Piot is a Belgian physician and microbiologist, Special Advisor on global health security to the President of the European Commission, Founding Executive Director of UNAIDS, former Under-Secretary-General of the…
Dr Peter Piot joins the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation
The Kofi Annan Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Peter Piot to the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation. Dr Piot is a Belgian physician and microbiologist, Special Advisor on global health security to the President of the European Commission, Founding Executive Director of UNAIDS, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, and former Director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. “I am delighted to welcome Peter Piot to the Board of the Foundation,” said Board Chair Elhadj As Sy. “Peterbrings to the Board several decades of experience from an illustrious career in international public…
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We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Samson Itodo, lawyer and democracy activist, to the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation. “I am particularly happy to welcome Samson to the Board of the Foundation,” said Chair of the Board Elhadj As Sy. “At a time when half of the world’s…
Samson Itodo joins the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Samson Itodo, lawyer and democracy activist, to the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation. “I am particularly happy to welcome Samson to the Board of the Foundation,” said Chair of the Board Elhadj As Sy. “At a time when half of the world’s population is younger than 30, and as urgent challenges require improved and more inclusive governance at all levels, his expertise and commitment to the inclusion of young people in politics and effective leadership will bring great value to our work.” “It is with great pleasure that I join…
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Kofi Annan Foundation Chair of the Board Elhadj As Sy delivered the following opening remarks on December 8 2021, in Accra, Ghana, at the 2021 Kofi Annan Peace and Security Forum. Check Against Delivery Mr. President, Excellencies, Commandant, ladies and gentlemen, all protocols observed. It is an honour to welcome so many…
Opening Remarks by Elhadj As Sy – Kofi Annan Peace & Security Forum 2021
Kofi Annan Foundation Chair of the Board Elhadj As Sy delivered the following opening remarks on December 8 2021, in Accra, Ghana, at the 2021 Kofi Annan Peace and Security Forum. Check Against Delivery Mr. President, Excellencies, Commandant, ladies and gentlemen, all protocols observed. It is an honour to welcome so many prestigious and important guests today, both in-person and online, on behalf of the Kofi Annan Foundation. The Foundation and the KAIPTC share not only a name; we share a mission and a legacy bequeathed to us by the late Kofi Annan himself: to work for peace. Without peace,…
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The Kofi Annan Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ivan Pictet, banker and philanthropist, to the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation. “I am delighted to welcome Ivan Pictet to the Board of the Foundation,” said Chair of the Board Elhadj As Sy. “Ivan brings to the Board several decades…
Ivan Pictet joins the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation
The Kofi Annan Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ivan Pictet, banker and philanthropist, to the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation. “I am delighted to welcome Ivan Pictet to the Board of the Foundation,” said Chair of the Board Elhadj As Sy. “Ivan brings to the Board several decades of experience from a distinguished career in finance. His expertise in private-public partnerships and effective governance will be of great value to the Foundation as it works to help build peaceful, democratic and resilient societies.” “Kofi Annan was one of the most esteemed persons I have ever met,”…
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The Kofi Annan Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ghassan Salamé, Lebanese academic, politician and diplomat, to the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation. “I am delighted to welcome Ghassan Salamé to the Board of the Foundation,” said Chair of the Board Elhadj As Sy. “Ghassan brings to the Board…
Ghassan Salamé joins the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation
The Kofi Annan Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ghassan Salamé, Lebanese academic, politician and diplomat, to the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation. “I am delighted to welcome Ghassan Salamé to the Board of the Foundation,” said Chair of the Board Elhadj As Sy. “Ghassan brings to the Board several decades of experience from a distinguished career in politics, diplomacy and academia. His expertise and guidance will be of great value to the Foundation as we continue in our quest for a fairer, more peaceful world.” “Kofi Annan was both a mentor and friend,” Mr Salamé said.…
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The Kofi Annan Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernard Mensah, President of the UK and Central Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa and co-head of Global Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities Trading at Bank of America, to the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation. “I am delighted to welcome…
Bernard Mensah joins the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation
The Kofi Annan Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernard Mensah, President of the UK and Central Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa and co-head of Global Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities Trading at Bank of America, to the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation. “I am delighted to welcome Bernard Mensah to the Board of the Foundation,” said Chair of the Board Elhadj As Sy. “With over 20 years of global trading and investing experience, and as a member of the management committee of one of the world’s leading financial institutions, Bernard’s counsel and global leadership perspective…
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The Kofi Annan Foundation is pleased to announce that Doris Leuthard, former President of the Swiss Confederation, has joined the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation. In welcoming Ms Leuthard to the board, the Chair, ElHadj As Sy, said: “I am delighted that Doris Leuthard is joining the board of the Kofi…
Doris Leuthard joins the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation
The Kofi Annan Foundation is pleased to announce that Doris Leuthard, former President of the Swiss Confederation, has joined the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation. In welcoming Ms Leuthard to the board, the Chair, ElHadj As Sy, said: “I am delighted that Doris Leuthard is joining the board of the Kofi Annan Foundation. She has enjoyed a highly distinguished career in public life culminating in her assuming the presidency of the Swiss Confederation. I know that her experience and insights will be of great value to the Foundation as it takes forward the vision of Kofi Annan.” Ms Leuthard…
