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Geneva – April 8, 2020: Today, the former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, would have been 82 years old. On this occasion, Geneva Airport announces that its protocol lounge will be renamed “Espace Kofi Annan.” This gesture honours a man who unceasingly fought for international cooperation to tackle global challenges,…
Geneva Airport dedicates its protocol salon to Kofi Annan
Geneva – April 8, 2020: Today, the former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, would have been 82 years old. On this occasion, Geneva Airport announces that its protocol lounge will be renamed “Espace Kofi Annan.” This gesture honours a man who unceasingly fought for international cooperation to tackle global challenges, something which has […]
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We are deeply touched by this moving tribute to the life of Kofi Annan from the United Nations Foundation and honoured to share it with you.
A Tribute to Kofi Annan from the United Nations Foundation
We are deeply touched by this moving tribute to the life of Kofi Annan from the United Nations Foundation and honoured to share it with you.
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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:
Memorial Celebration in Honour of Kofi Annan at the United Nations Office at Geneva
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:
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Today, on the International Day of Peace, the UN General Assembly will open with a tribute to the memory of Kofi Annan. Watch a live stream of the session on 21 September 2018 at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET here:
Tribute to the memory of Kofi Annan at the UN General Assembly
Today, on the International Day of Peace, the UN General Assembly will open with a tribute to the memory of Kofi Annan. Watch a live stream of the session on 21 September 2018 at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET here:
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Today Kofi Annan is laid to rest in Ghana. While many have gathered in Accra to say their final farewells, millions more are here in spirit, grieving the loss of a remarkable leader and celebrating a life well lived. Here you can follow a live stream of the state funeral, together with…
Kofi Annan is laid to rest in Ghana – 13 September 2018
Today Kofi Annan is laid to rest in Ghana. While many have gathered in Accra to say their final farewells, millions more are here in spirit, grieving the loss of a remarkable leader and celebrating a life well lived. Here you can follow a live stream of the state funeral, together with all those who […]
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As Kofi Annan is laid to rest tomorrow in Ghana, we reflect on his remarkable life, works and principles. The Kofi Annan Foundation was borne of Mr. Annan’s profoundly held convictions – those of great statesman, a committed internationalist and a compassionate human being – that we have a duty to pursue…
Kofi Annan's last 12 months at the Kofi Annan Foundation
As Kofi Annan is laid to rest tomorrow in Ghana, we reflect on his remarkable life, works and principles. The Kofi Annan Foundation was borne of Mr. Annan’s profoundly held convictions – those of great statesman, a committed internationalist and a compassionate human being – that we have a duty to pursue a fairer and […]
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The Annan family wishes to thank most sincerely the many who have expressed their condolences following the passing of Kofi Annan. The family has found great solace in the outpouring of love and support. The Government of Ghana will shortly announce the arrangements for a State ceremony, which will take place in…
Memorial Ceremonies for Kofi Annan
The Annan family wishes to thank most sincerely the many who have expressed their condolences following the passing of Kofi Annan. The family has found great solace in the outpouring of love and support. The Government of Ghana will shortly announce the arrangements for a State ceremony, which will take place in Accra. This will […]
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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. His wife Nane and their children Ama, Kojo and Nina were by…
Kofi Annan 1938 – 2018
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. His wife Nane and their children Ama, Kojo and Nina were by his side during […]
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Financial Times http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/f7c2cc4e-0e0b-11e2-8b92-00144feabdc0.html#axzz28ikisTQQ A taught and timely memoir from former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. A taught and timely memoir from former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Those tempted to approach Kofi Annan’s memoirs viathe ‘Washington read’ – going straight to the index and then to anecdotal mentions of the great and the good –…
The Art Of Peace
Financial Times http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/f7c2cc4e-0e0b-11e2-8b92-00144feabdc0.html#axzz28ikisTQQ A taught and timely memoir from former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. A taught and timely memoir from former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Those tempted to approach Kofi Annan’s memoirs viathe ‘Washington read’ – going straight to the index and then to anecdotal mentions of the great and the good – may be briefly […]
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Good afternoon. Thank you, Per Westerberg, and Mikael Oscarsson for inviting me to be with you today. It is an honour to have been asked today to join you at this solemn ceremony and commemoration. I can think of few better places to reflect this year on the continuing importance of…
Address to the Swedish Parliament on the Occasion of Holocaust Remembrance Day
Good afternoon. Thank you, Per Westerberg, and Mikael Oscarsson for inviting me to be with you today. It is an honour to have been asked today to join you at this solemn ceremony and commemoration. I can think of few better places to reflect this year on the continuing importance of International Holocaust Memorial […]
