Dear friends around the world, Happy New Year. When I took office one year ago, I appealed for 2017 to be a year for peace. Unfortunately – in fundamental ways, the world has gone in reverse. On New Year’s Day 2018, I am not…
New York, 25 November 2017 - Every woman and every girl has the right to a life free of violence. Yet this rupture of human rights occurs in a variety of ways in every community, particularly affecting those who are most…
Excellency, Distinguished Members of the Council, I would like to congratulate Italy for its Presidency of the Security Council this month. I am privileged to have Minister Alfano chair this session, which is a reflection of…
Dears, I convey to you the greetings of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and his wishes for success. I should like to inform you that he exclusively chose Libya to be the first conciliatory arena in his program of…
Brazzaville, Republic of Congo – 9 September 2017 Mr. President of the Republic of Congo and Chairman of the High Level Committee of the African Union on Libya, Distinguished Presidents members of the High Level Committee, Mr…
“Setting the Stage for Peace” 7 June 2017, Tunis Thank you, Mr. President. First of all, I would like to wish all who observe the holy month of Ramadan, I would like to wish peace, harmony, and serenity. Señor Presidente…
“Investing in Peace Around the World” 29 May 2017 For nearly 70 years, UN peacekeeping has proven to be one of the international community’s most effective investments in peace, security and prosperity. Demand for UN…
“Return to Politics” Algiers, Thank you Excellency, Minister Abdelkader Messahel Mr. Chair, Distinguished Members At the outset, I would like to once again thank you for inviting the United Nations to participate this…
“Return to Politics” Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNSMIL 19 April 2017, New York Thank you, Madame President. Madame President, Distinguished Members of the Council At the outset…
“Towards equal participation of women in building Libya’s future” As we celebrate the International Women Day, I think of the courageous Libyan women who played a key role in sparking the 2011 revolution. Today, women play a…
“2017: The Year of Decisions” Mr President, Distinguished members of the Council, Firstly, I would like to congratulate Ukraine for presiding over the council this month. Mr President, More than one year has passed since the…