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Before his death on 18 August 2018, Kofi Annan had agreed to speak at the annual Road Safety and Urban Mobility Regional Workshop in Accra, Ghana, scheduled for 20-21 August 2018. Though Mr. Annan is no longer with us, his message remains as important and relevant as ever. What follows are the…
Kofi Annan for the Road Safety and Urban Mobility Regional Workshop
Before his death on 18 August 2018, Kofi Annan had agreed to speak at the annual Road Safety and Urban Mobility Regional Workshop in Accra, Ghana, scheduled for 20-21 August 2018. Though Mr. Annan is no longer with us, his message remains as important and relevant as ever. What follows are the remarks Kofi Annan […]
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Download your copy here In 2016, the Kofi Annan Foundation and the Government of Myanmar espoused an innovative method to help pave the way for a brighter future for the country’s troubled Rakhine State: The formation of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State. After one year of consultations held across Rakhine State…
Advisory Commission on Rakhine State: Lessons Learned Report
Download your copy here In 2016, the Kofi Annan Foundation and the Government of Myanmar espoused an innovative method to help pave the way for a brighter future for the country’s troubled Rakhine State: The formation of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State. After one year of consultations held across Rakhine State and in other […]
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Today, Kofi Annan, Chair of the Kofi Annan Foundation and former United Nations Secretary-General, and Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Prime Minister of Norway and Deputy Chair of the Elders, issued a statement welcoming the announcement that the Basque separatist group Eta has ceased to exist as an armed political organisation. Kofi Annan…
Statement by Kofi Annan and Gro Harlem Brundtland on the Dissolution of Eta
Today, Kofi Annan, Chair of the Kofi Annan Foundation and former United Nations Secretary-General, and Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Prime Minister of Norway and Deputy Chair of the Elders, issued a statement welcoming the announcement that the Basque separatist group Eta has ceased to exist as an armed political organisation. Kofi Annan said: “This announcement […]
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I am gravely concerned about the undemocratic assault on the institutions of the Maldives by President Yameen and his Government. I condemn the disrespect of the Supreme Court’s rulings, as well as the intimidation that has been visited on individual judges. These acts undermine the rule of law and the independence of…
Statement by Kofi Annan on the Crisis in the Maldives
I am gravely concerned about the undemocratic assault on the institutions of the Maldives by President Yameen and his Government. I condemn the disrespect of the Supreme Court’s rulings, as well as the intimidation that has been visited on individual judges. These acts undermine the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary. The […]
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The following is a transcript of the keynote speech given by Kofi Annan at the AdAsia Summit on 10 November 2017. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for your warm welcome. I am delighted to be with you today. Let me thank P3I (Persatuan Perusahaan Periklanan Indonesia) for inviting me to…
Campaign for Our World: The Courage for Positive Change
The following is a transcript of the keynote speech given by Kofi Annan at the AdAsia Summit on 10 November 2017. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for your warm welcome. I am delighted to be with you today. Let me thank P3I (Persatuan Perusahaan Periklanan Indonesia) for inviting me to join you for […]
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UNSC Briefing on the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State – Remarks by Kofi Annan, 13 October 2017 Thank you Ambassador Delattre and Ambassador Rycroft for the opportunity to brief the Council Members, Member States, UN agencies and our partners in civil society on the work of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State.…
UNSC Briefing on the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State – Remarks by Kofi Annan
UNSC Briefing on the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State – Remarks by Kofi Annan, 13 October 2017 Thank you Ambassador Delattre and Ambassador Rycroft for the opportunity to brief the Council Members, Member States, UN agencies and our partners in civil society on the work of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State. The Commission – […]
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25 August 2017 As Chair of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State I am gravely concerned by, and strongly condemn, the recent attacks in Rakhine State. I am saddened to hear of the loss of life of members of the security forces. The alleged scale and gravity of these attacks mark a…
Statement by Kofi Annan condemning violence in Rakhine State, Myanmar
25 August 2017 As Chair of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State I am gravely concerned by, and strongly condemn, the recent attacks in Rakhine State. I am saddened to hear of the loss of life of members of the security forces. The alleged scale and gravity of these attacks mark a worrying escalation of […]
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Geneva, 10 February I am deeply concerned by the military mutinies that have beset Côte d’Ivoire in recent weeks. They are a setback not only for the country’s economic development and reputation, but also for Africa’s democratic progress. Resorting to arms and holding the country to ransom is not an acceptable way…
Statement by Kofi Annan on the situation in the Ivory Coast
Geneva, 10 February I am deeply concerned by the military mutinies that have beset Côte d’Ivoire in recent weeks. They are a setback not only for the country’s economic development and reputation, but also for Africa’s democratic progress. Resorting to arms and holding the country to ransom is not an acceptable way to seek redress […]
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I strongly condemn the murders of the distinguished lawyer U Ko Ni and the driver U Nay Win, who was killed while endeavouring to apprehend the assailant. I extend my earnest condolences and deepest sympathies to the bereaved families and friends. This news is tragic and shocking. Any use of violence against…
Statement by Kofi Annan on the killings at Yangon airport
I strongly condemn the murders of the distinguished lawyer U Ko Ni and the driver U Nay Win, who was killed while endeavouring to apprehend the assailant. I extend my earnest condolences and deepest sympathies to the bereaved families and friends. This news is tragic and shocking. Any use of violence against those who defend […]
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This statement was released by Kofi Annan following a one-week visit of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State in Myanmar. We have since September met with a host of youth groups, community leaders, parliamentarians, women groups as well with the Government that mandated us to carry out our work. Our discussions focused…
Remarks by Kofi Annan following the visit of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State
This statement was released by Kofi Annan following a one-week visit of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State in Myanmar. We have since September met with a host of youth groups, community leaders, parliamentarians, women groups as well with the Government that mandated us to carry out our work. Our discussions focused on the reconciliation […]
