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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...
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I urge the Spanish gov't and regional gov't of Catalonia to renew their commitment to a resolution through dialogue
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Today Kofi Annan is laid to rest in Ghana. Many have gathered in Accra to say their farewells, but millions more are here in spirit, grieving the loss of a remarkable leader & celebrating a life well lived. Follow the livestream of the state funeral here:
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We must never relax in our efforts to prevent such inhumanity from happening again.
#HolocaustMemorialDay
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Allow me to thank all those who've wished me a happy 80th birthday - especially the young people, whose passion and optimism should serve as an example to my generation. You are never too young to lead nor too old to learn, so I look forward to continuing to learn from you all!
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The Annan family wishes to thank most sincerely the many who have expressed their condolences following the passing of
@KofiAnnan
. The family has found great solace in the outpouring of love and support. Memorial ceremonies for Kofi Annan:
#RIPKofiAnnan
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I deeply regret today’s decision by the US President breaking with international consensus on
#Jerusalem
. I hope Palestinians and regional Arab powers will react with restraint, and US allies will do all they can to realign policy with international norms.
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Today is a historic day for
#Colombia
. I feel privileged to be in Cartagena for the signing of the peace agreement...
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.
@winniemandela
was a voice of defiance who refused to be silenced. Her life was a testament to both the strengths and weaknesses of the human character. Her courage & resilience inspired a generation of activists, both in
#SouthAfrica
and around the world
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The
@KofiAnnanFdn
can now confirm that Kofi Annan will receive a state funeral and burial in Ghana on 13 September, with memorial services to follow in New York City and Geneva at later dates.
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As I have said before and I repeat here now: drugs have destroyed many lives, but wrong government policies have destroyed many more.
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We have the means and the capacity to deal with our problems, if only we can find the political will.
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I am shocked and angered by the recent media reports of African migrants being sold as slaves in Libyan auctions. The Libyan authorities must take urgent steps to eradicate these abuses, and the international community must provide necessary support.
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I urge the Government of the
#Maldives
to restore the rule of law by complying with the Supreme Court’s initial unanimous rulings, to release all political prisoners and lift the state of emergency.
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I am deeply saddened by my dear friend Thorvald Stoltenberg’s passing. A man of great warmth, he always acted with compassion, humility and a great sense of humour. He was an exemplary leader for his country Norway & the UN. My thoughts are with his loved ones at this sad time.
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I have always believed that you are never too young to lead. It’s beautiful to see the students take the initiative and push for change. When leaders fail to lead, the people can lead and make them follow.
#MarchForOurLives
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My fellow
@TheElders
& I arrived in
#Zimbabwe
, where we're meeting with political leaders, the Electoral Commission & members of civil society to promote the best practices for electoral integrity. The people of Zimbabwe deserve free, fair & peaceful expression of democratic will
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The scenes of violence in parts of the country are completely unacceptable. We call on all those responsible to step back from the brink and give the people of
#Zimbabwe
the opportunity of a peaceful transition to
#democracy
.
#ZimElections2018
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Progress is possible, not inevitable. Read the
#Goalkeepers17
report and see what could happen in health and poverty
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The African officials who are signing away their countries' resources at an almost giveaway rate to big multinationals in the expectation that they will get something are really betraying their people. It denies them development and food.
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These will be Zimbabwe's most important elections since independence. Everyone must act responsibly before, during and after, the elections to avert violence, and ensure
#electoralintegrity
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We call on all Zimbabweans to put the national interest first as poll nears. Read our statement following
@KofiAnnan
, Lakhdar Brahimi and Mary Robinson’s visit to the country:
#ElectionsZW
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Rebuilding
#Zimbabwe
will be the work of the Nation. A nation made up not just of politicians, but also of professionals, of traders and students and workers, a nation of men and women like you.
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We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race.
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We may have different religions, different languages, different coloured skin, but we all belong to one human race. Happy
#AfricaDay
to all!
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#Climatechange
is a great threat of our time.
#ParisAgreement
was born of multilateralism, no 1 country can undo it
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I congratulate the Election Commission and the people of Ghana on an election worthy of our democratic tradition...
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The people of the
#DRC
have been consistently ill-served by their leaders while the international community has failed to respond...Urgent action to secure free and fair
#elections
is a crucial first step to restoring political stability.
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I congratulate our new president-elect wholeheartedly and I commend President Mahama for graciously conceding defeat
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We have seen how other African countries have suffered grave disappointments & violent setbacks during periods of political transition. I urge the leadership of
#Zimbabwe
– political & military – to promote & facilitate a transition to genuine
#democracy
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#MalaysiaElection
- What a remarkable outcome! This is a victory for the people and
#democracy
.
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I congratulate the Zambian authorities for dropping the treason charges against Hakainde Hichilema. Full statement:
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If you have a problem and you can't find a solution, you meet again tomorrow and you keep talking until you find one.
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Let us recall that
#poverty
is a denial of
#humanrights
. For the first time in history, in this age of unprecedented wealth and technical prowess, we have the power to save humanity from this shameful scourge. Let us summon the will to do it.
#HumanRightsDay
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#TBT
to 2002: Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Mrs. Nane Annan planting a tree together in
#SouthAfrica
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#Zimbabwe
is on the long road to recovery. The upcoming
#elections
are an important first step on this path to democratic & civilian gov't, but they can't be an end in themselves. Only a long-term process of national renewal will reach its full potential.
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The status of
#Jerusalem
can only be changed by agreement between the parties and UN endorsement. Today’s ceremonial opening of the new US Embassy in Jerusalem is regrettable, and makes it harder to maintain the prospect of a viable two-state solution
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9yrs ago today during the crisis in Kenya, Mwai Kibaki & Raila Odinga signed the Nat'l Accord & Reconciliation Act...
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I join the people of
#SierraLeone
in mourning those lost in the recent mudslides. Read my full statement here:
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Let history not say about our age that we were those who were rich in means but poor in will. Let it say that "we who were strong in love", as Wordsworth put it, were the ones who really did make poverty history. I wish you all a happy and peaceful new year.
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For everyone, everywhere,
#literacy
is, along with
#education
in general, a basic human right.
#InternationalLiteracyDay
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The
#JCPOA
was a hard-won diplomatic achievement...I deeply regret President Trump’s decision to withdraw, and urge all other signatories to renew their commitment to the deal and avoid a broader escalation of tensions across the Middle East.
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If one is going to err, one should err on the side of liberty and freedom.
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I call on all the people of Ghana to refuse to be provoked, to reject violence, and to vote today
#GhanaElections
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For the New Year, let us all remember that, whatever our background, what unites us is far greater than what divides us.
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Conjointement avec 9 ex-présidents africains, je fais appel à une transition démocratique en
#RDC
. Texte intégral:
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Today, 18 August 2019, marks the first anniversary since the passing of Kofi Annan.
The
@KofiAnnanFdn
shares how
#KofiAnnan
has been remembered over the past 12 months:
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Today is dedicated to all journalists who place themselves at risk by merely exercising their profession.
#WPFD2015
http://t.co/NrZ1hMaU42
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If
#war
is the worst enemy of
#development
, healthy and balanced development is the best form of conflict prevention
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As
@RakhineComm
Chair I am gravely concerned by & strongly condemn recent attacks in
#Rakhine
, MM. Full statement:
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No nation can make itself secure by seeking supremacy over all others. We all share responsibility for each other's
#security
, and only by working to make each other secure can we hope to achieve lasting security for ourselves.
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Pte.
@JuanManSantos
, estoy seguro de que en Colombia existen muchos jóvenes líderes como ellas. Nos vemos pronto en
@OneYoungWorld
!
#OYW2017
Bienvenido a Colombia Sr.
@KofiAnnan
. Es un placer para mí presentarle a estos jóvenes que están haciendo cambios reales en el país
#OYW2017
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Today, on the
#InternationalDayofPeace
, the UN General Assembly will open with a tribute to the memory of Kofi Annan. Watch a live stream of the session at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET here:
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Drugs have harmed many people. Wrong governmental policies have harmed many more. KA
#NoMoreDrugWar
#Reformdruglaws
http://t.co/B01YvqS2tv
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Upholding
#humanrights
is not merely compatible w/ successful
#counterterrorism
strategy. It is an essential element
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Humanity can only flourish if we work together. This is why I support the
#GlobalGoals
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#SDGs
http://t.co/GWbeEkIqOw
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In an age of interdependence,
#globalcitizenship
- based on trust and sense of shared responsibility - is a crucial pillar of progress.
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Many democratically-elected leaders are becoming increasingly authoritarian and stretching their stay in power indefinitely. KA
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I was delighted to join the people of
#Hull
& Ghanaian expat community to deliver the
#WilberforceLecture
during the 2017
#FreedomFestival
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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:
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If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together.
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In 2018 we must show the same courage as Nelson Mandela, to walk together with compassion and empathy, and help build a world of which he would be proud.
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There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women.
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I believe President
#Nkurunziza
has lost his legitimacy and should step aside. KA
#Burundi
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If
#globalization
is to succeed, it must succeed for poor and rich alike. It must deliver
#rights
no less than riches.
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How much better our world would be if there were more Madibas.
#MandelaDay
http://t.co/3kLxFmRJSs
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Whether our task is fighting
#poverty
, stemming the spread of
#disease
or saving innocent lives from mass murder, we have seen that we cannot succeed without the
#leadership
of the strong and the engagement of all.
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I just finished discussing elections in a digital age at Facebook HQ with Chris Cox. It's time tech, civil society and politics sat down to jointly fund ways to protect elections and strengthen democracy. My Foundation and I will convene a commission to work on this!
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In each nation, and among all nations, we must work to promote unity based on our shared humanity.
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Did you miss the Tuesday livestream of Kofi Annan's
#CSVForum
keynote speech? Read the full text here!
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I am often asked what can people do to become a good
#globalcitizen
. I reply that it begins in your own community.
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I sense a new spirit of optimism in Africa that I have not felt since I was a young man at independence.
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Diversity is increasingly being portrayed as a threat that undermines our societies, rather than an asset that can benefit us all. KA
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We have the means and the capacity to deal with our problems, if only we can find the political will.
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Today I was briefed by Minister Win Myat Aye on the progress of the committee created to implement
@RakhineComm
recommendations in
#Myanmar
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The situation in
#Rakhine
is becoming more precarious. My hope now is that all concerned will follow through on recommendations w/out delay.
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The world is experiencing a crisis of leadership not a crisis of knowledge.
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20 years ago,
@TedTurnerIII
announced $1B to support the
@UN
, sparking a new wave of philanthropy. Ted, thank you for being a trailblazer.
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I was delighted to find a moment in South Africa today to say thank you to my friend
@richardbranson
for donating his birthday to the
@KofiAnnanFdn
:
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No task is more important than building a world in which children can realize their full potential
#NOchildlabour
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Yesterday, we, the
@KofiAnnanFdn
, shared a video in honour of our founder, the late
#KofiAnnan
, on what would have been his 81st birthday.
Watch it here:
We remain determined to advance Kofi Annan's vision for a fairer, more peaceful world.
#forKofi
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On International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we remember that despite our differences, we all belong to one human race
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.
@SBYudhoyono
makes the case in defense of democracy at opening of
@KofiAnnanFdn
conference on democracy in SE Asia.
#DeepeningDemocracy
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After 1 year of consultations across Rakhine, Myanmar & the region, the
@RakhineComm
has submitted its final report:
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I'm a defender of
#democracy
because I'm convinced it is the pol. system most conducive to peace & healthy societies
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Have we done our utmost to prevent suffering? Have we put the greater good ahead of our own self-interest?
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#TBT
to 2002: On behalf of the United Nations, Secretary-General Kofi Annan accepted a gift of three segments of the
#BerlinWall
from the Federal Republic of
#Germany
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I applaud the people of Kenya for their commitment to democracy during the recent elections. Read my full statement:
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