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Remarks at the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremony to Honour Fallen Peacekeepers

29 May 2012 | UN Headquarters, New York

I am honoured to pay tribute today to the memory of the 112 peacekeepers who died while serving the United Nations in 2011. Sadly, this marks the fourth year in a row that more than 100 peacekeepers lost their lives in the line of duty. I offer my heartfelt condolences to their families, friends and countries. You in this room represent the governments that contribute these forces – and bear the losses. I am deeply grateful to you for engaging in this global partnership.

Interview with Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations: ‘Peacekeeping and partnerships’

29 May 2012

In 2011, 112 UN peacekeepers were killed in the line of duty – adding to the almost 3,000 military, police and civilian staff members who have lost their lives as a result of acts of violence, accidents and disease since the first UN peacekeeping mission in 1948.

Press conference with Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations and Acting Head of the Department of Field Support on the occasion of International Day of UN Peacekeepers [near verbatim transcript]

29 May 2012

Spokesperson Martin Nesirky: Good afternoon everyone and welcome to this briefing. As you are all aware, today is the International Day for Peacekeepers. That is why I’m joined by Hervé Ladsous, the Under-Secretary-General for peacekeeping operations and Tony Banbury, the Assistant Secretary-general of the Department of Field Support.

Remarks by the Acting Head of the Department of Field Support at the opening session of the Fifth Committee

9 May 2012

Remarks of Anthony Banbury, Assistant-Secretary-General Acting Head, Department of Field Support Introduction of GFSS Opening session of the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly Second resumed sixty-sixth session Mr. Chairman, distinguished delegates,

Press Conference by the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations on the UN Supervision Mission in Syria

1 May 2012

Opening Remarks: Good morning to you all. I wanted to give you some update on where we stand on the deployment of military observers in Syria. In fact, we have had unarmed military observers on the ground since the 15th of April.

Remarks by the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations to the Security Council debate on Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

26 Mar 2012

Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, 1. It is my pleasure to be here today with you as the Council debates once more the important issue of the role of peacekeepers in peacebuilding and the related issue of transitions. 2. In the last three years, we have come a long way in sharpening our understanding of what building peace entails. There is consensus across the UN and beyond on the broad priorities, in what is inevitably a complex and long-term effort.

Remarks by the Under-Secretary-General for Field Support to the Security Council debate on Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

26 Mar 2012

USG Susana Malcorra’s Remarks to the Security Council Debate on Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding 26 March 2012 I would like to join Herve’s recognition of the importance of the United Nations engagement in peacebuilding in our mission areas, and note the fundamental role of effective transitions in ensuring that we leave behind a sustainable peace.

Remarks at the Malaysia Peacekeeping Training Centre [as delivered]

22 Mar 2012 | Port Dickson, Malaysia

Thank you for welcoming me here. And what a special honour it is to be speaking to you today in the new Ban Ki-moon Auditorium in this training centre. I thank you very much! I understand that, at many institutions, large halls such as this are often called “the multi-purpose room.” That certainly describes my role as UN Secretary-General. And it certainly describes very well the responsibilities placed on you as United Nations peacekeepers.

Address to the Jakarta International Defense Dialogue: "The United Nations and global security: collaboration and partnership

21 Mar 2012 | Jakarta, Indonesia

Good morning. Selamat pagi. Let me begin by thanking the organizers for bringing us together. Rarely do I have the opportunity to meet with such a distinguished group of people and prominent group of international security experts. You are important partners of the United Nations, and I welcome this chance to deepen our ties. I think we can all agree: the past year has been remarkable to all of us in the international community.

Lecture at the Indonesia Peace and Security Centre

20 Mar 2012 | Sentul, Indonesia

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