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Statement by Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous to the Security Council: Delays in Implementing Mali Peace Agreement Could Risk Hard-Won Trust among Signatories

11 Jan 2016

Government Still Committed to Accord, despite Terror Threat, Says Foreign Minister Delays in implementing elements of Mali’s 2015 peace agreement could unravel the hard-won confidence built between the signatories to the accord, United Nations peacekeeping chief Hervé Ladsous warned today, while briefing the Security Council on the situation in that country.

Under-Secretary-General for Field Support at the Fourth Committee, 20th Plenary - 70th General Assembly

6 Nov 2015

Statement by Mr. Atul Khare, Under Secretary-General of the Department for Field Support, at the 20th plenary meeting of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (4th Committee).

Statement by Under-Secretary-General for Field Support Atul Khare to the 4th Committee

30 Oct 2015

Under-Secretary-General for Field Support Atul Khare Statement to the 4th Committee 30 October 2015 Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen Introduction Thank you for the opportunity to address this Committee, for the first time since I assumed the position of Under-Secretary-General of Field Support eight months ago.

Statement by Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous to the Fourth Committee

30 Oct 2015

Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous Statement to the Fourth Committee 30 October 2015 As delivered Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, Introduction.

Remarks at the closing session of the 13th Force Commanders/Heads of Military Components Conference 2015

18 Jun 2015 | UN Headquarters

Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you. You represent collective security and international solidarity in action. I thank you for your dedication and leadership. I commend the thousands of peacekeeping troops who serve with honour under your command. Together, you have helped to separate forces, disarm fighters, monitor human rights, provide care and so much more. Our deployments are greater than ever before.

High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations review of United Nations peace operations

17 Jun 2015

On 31 October 2014, I convened a High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations to undertake a thorough review of United Nations peace operations today and the emerging needs of the future. I invited this panel to take a comprehensive look at how United Nations peace operations could continue to contribute to the prevention and resolution of conflicts and be best designed and equipped to deal with the challenges of tomorrow. I encouraged the panel to be bold and forward leaning and to engage widely in the course of their review.

'Preventing Sexual Abuse by U.N. Peacekeepers' by Under-Secretary-General Hervé Ladsous

29 May 2015

To the Editor: Re “Keeping the Peace, but Accused of Abuse” (Memo From the United Nations, May 26):

Statement by Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous to the Security Council: New Government of Central African Republic Must Capitalize on Positive Momentum Generated by Elections

15 Apr 2015

We Stand Behind Sexual Abuse Victims, He Says, as Members Hear from Chair of Peacebuilding Commission’s Country Configuration Following peaceful elections bearing the promise of ushering stability and democracy into the Central African Republic, the Government must capitalize on the positive momentum by instituting key economic, judicial and security reforms, the head of United Nations peacekeeping told the Security Council this morning.

Statement by Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous to the Security Council:Delays in Implementing Mali Peace Agreement Mean Gains for Extremist Groups

5 Apr 2015

Initial Optimism over Signing of Accord Dampened by Terrorism, Says Foreign Minister, Blaming Instability on Libya Situation Every day lost in implementing the peace agreement in Mali was a day gained by extremist and terrorist groups betting on its collapse, the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations said today as he briefed the Security Council on the situation in that country.

Deputy Secretary-General's Closing Remarks at Chiefs of Defence Conference [as prepared for delivery]

27 Mar 2015

I am honoured to be here today at the closing of this first Conference of Chiefs of Defence ever held at the United Nations. I understand you have had a fruitful meeting. I am encouraged by your discussions. There is wide agreement on the value and crucial role of United Nations peacekeeping and peace operations. Constant, inclusive and transparent dialogue with all stakeholders is fundamental to strengthening our partnership. Your meeting here represents a critical moment in this dialogue and, in fact, for UN peace operations.

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