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5 August 2016
SG/SM/17959

Secretary-General Says ‘Peace Begins With Us’ in Message for Olympic, Paralympic Games

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, in Rio de Janeiro today:

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4 August 2016
SG/SM/17957

At Olympic Committee Event, Secretary-General Welcomes First-Ever Refugee Team Initiative for Raising Awareness of Critical Issues

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the dinner hosted by the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in Rio de Janeiro today:

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4 August 2016
SG/SM/17958-AFR/3421

Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement between European, African Union Commission, to Multi-National Joint Task Force Initiative Combating Boko Haram

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

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3 August 2016
SG/SM/17956-IK/715

On Sinjar, Iraq Seizure Anniversary, Secretary-General Expresses Profound Sympathy to Survivors, Victims’ Families

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

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3 August 2016
SC/12472

Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Adds Two Names to Its Sanctions List

On 3 August 2016, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities approved the addition of the entries specified below to its ISIL (Da’esh)Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 2 of Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

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3 August 2016
SG/SM/17955-HR/5325

Secretary-General Urges States to Ensure Safety, Equality for LGBT Community, Calling Prejudice ‘All Too Prevalent’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the World LGBT [lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender] Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals, held in Amsterdam from 3 to 5 August:

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2 August 2016
SG/SM/17954-SC/12471

Ending Grave Human Rights Violations of Children Demands Ending Conflicts, Establishing Peace, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the Security Council open debate on children and armed conflict, in New York today:

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2 August 2016
BIO/4868

New Permanent Observer of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Presents Letter of Appointment

The new Permanent Observer for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to the United Nations, Marcos Bonturi, presented his letter of appointment to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today.

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2 August 2016
BIO/4867

New Permanent Representative of Czech Republic Presents Credentials

The new Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to the United Nations, Marie Chatardová, presented her credentials to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today.

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1 August 2016
ENV/DEV/1695

New Global Survey Shows E-Government Emerging as Powerful Tool for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

The United Kingdom, followed by Australia and the Republic of Korea, lead the world in providing Government services and information through the Internet, according to a new survey released today by the United Nations showing the progress of nations in promoting e-government.

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