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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.

Remarks to the Chiefs of Defence Conference

27 Mar 2015 | UN Headquarters, New York
I am pleased to welcome you to this historic conference. Never before have so many Chiefs of Defence gathered from every region on earth for the same purpose. I call on you to make this event truly momentous by helping the United Nations rise to the urgent challenges of our times. Peacekeepers deploy on the frontlines of human misery – in some of the most dangerous places on earth. The threats are growing.

Statement by Under-Secretary-General for Field Support Atul Khare to the Chiefs of Defence Conference

27 Mar 2015
Under-Secretary-General for Field Support  Mr. Atul Khare Chiefs of Defence Conference Agenda Item 6: Challenges and Opportunities for Mission  Support in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations  27 March 2015 – ECOSOC Chamber  Excellencies, 

Statement by Under-Secretary-General Hervé Ladsous to the Chiefs of Defence Conference

27 Mar 2015
Chiefs of Defence Conference Chair’s Note – 27 March 2015, New York  1. The Chiefs of Defence from 108 Members States, Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and other senior UN leaders met in New-York on the 27th of March 2015 in what was the largest meeting of its kind in history. As a continuation of the debates triggered during the High Level Summit on Peacekeeping on the margin of the 2014 General Debate of the General Assembly, it was a unique opportunity for top military leaders to meet at the United Nations.

Why UN Peacekeeping Needs Global Support More Than Ever

27 Mar 2015
Eighteen months ago, Bentiu, like most towns in South Sudan, was bustling with the restlessness of markets, people trading and children going to school.  UNMISS, the UN Mission in South Sudan, was busy supporting development and growth in the world’s youngest nation.