By J Nastranis NEW YORK (IDN) – “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” This quote from Edmund Burke, the 18th century Irish statesman as well as an author, orator, political theorist and philosopher, was one of late Kofi Annan’s favourites, his son Kojo told the […]
Remembering Kofi Annan, UN Recalls His Contributions
By UN News NEW YORK (IDN) – In yet another move to honour the contribution of late Kofi Annan to the United Nations as Secretary-General from 1997 to 2005, who died at the age of 80 on August 18, UN News carried an article on September 20, saying that he “championed everything from stronger human […]
The Group of 77 at UN HQ in Vienna Celebrates 20th Anniversary
By Reinhard Jacobsen VIENNA (IDN) – China’s Foreign Minister WANG Yi has praised the Group of 77 (G-77) countries in Vienna, one of the four headquarters of the United Nations, along with New York, Geneva and Nairobi, for its important role as a platform for developing countries to engage in multilateral affairs. The Group of […]
Catalysing Deep and Lasting Changes in the Minerals Sectors
A global conference in Zambia aimed at the improvement of the miners’ productivity and its cumulative impact on poverty reduction at local and national levels. By Dr. Patrick I. Gomes The author is Secretary General of the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States comprising 79 member countries – 48 from sub-Saharan Africa, 16 […]
Seychelles and 79-Nation ACP Secretariat to Focus on ‘Blue Economy’ at the UN
By Robert Johnson BRUSSELS (ACP-IDN) – The Secretariat of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States and the government of 115-island Seychelles east of mainland East Africa are organizing a joint event at the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 25, 2018 – enabling Small Island Developing States (SIDS) […]
Test-Ban Treaty Will Produce Tangible Benefits for Humankind
Viewpoint by Dr Lassina Zerbo NEW YORK (IDN-INPS) – In a keynote address at the High-Level Meeting of the UN General Assembly to commemorate and promote the International Day Against Nuclear Test on September 6, 2018, CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr Lassina Zerbo exhorted “all countries – small and large – that have not yet signed […]
The Elders Call for Restraint and Justice in Zimbabwe to Honour Kofi Annan’s Legacy
By The Elders LONDON (IDN-INPS) – The Elders today urged Zimbabweans at every level in society to uphold the democratic rights to justice and peaceful protest, and refrain from words or actions that could incite violence, drawing on the counsel of their late Chair, Kofi Annan (1938-2018). Ahead of the ruling by Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court […]
A Tribute to Kofi Annan, From His Family
By (Grandson) Kojo, on behalf of the Annan family Kofi Annan Foundation GENEVA | ACCRA (IDN-INPS) – On August 18, the world lost a leader and a statesman: Kofi Atta Annan. And we lost a brother, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and an uncle – a man of deep conviction who was as committed […]
‘The Elders’ Mourn the Loss of Kofi Annan
By The Elders LONDON (IND-INPS) – The Elders are shocked and deeply saddened at the passing of their dear friend and colleague Kofi Annan, who was the globally admired and respected Chair of The Elders. The Elders are shocked and deeply saddened at the passing of their dear friend and colleague Kofi Annan, who was […]
Eradicating Poverty, Preventing Conflict, and Promoting Democracy are UN’s Key Priorities
By Kofi Annan Beneath the surface of states and nations, ideas and language, lies the fate of individual human beings in need. Answering their needs will be the mission of the United Nations in the century to come, said UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Following are extensive excerpts form his lecture – which is widely considered […]