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The secret story behind the UN peace bell – Khalilur Rahman, UNPGA

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Secretary-General António Guterres rang the Peace Bell at United Nations Headquarters, and said, “I will always stand with the champions of peace around the world.”

On the occasion of the 45th Anniversary of the International Day of Peace, Guterres called on world leaders “to stand with us: Take action; Invest in solutions; And do the hard work of building lasting, sustainable peace.”

He concluded, “This is the last time I will ring the Peace Bell. But I will always stand with the champions of peace around the world.”

Khalilur Rahman, President of the General Assembly’s 81st session, said “To invest in peace is to invest in trust and, 81 years on, in the confidence that multilateral action can still deliver for those it exists to serve. This year theme – “Investing in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day”- reminds us of this calling.”

The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly.

Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.

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Israel on the Task Force to Combat Anti Semitism – Media Stakeout | United Nations

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Remarks by Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, on the Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism – Security Council Media Stakeout.

Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon today (9 Sep) announced the launch of the Task Force on Combating anti-Semitism, a coalition of UN Member States that “will identify emerging threats, develop policies and tools, and coordinate diplomatic action” and will “ensure that Jews around the world feel safe.”

Danon, flanked by a group of ambassadors, said, “it is time for action because words, declarations and statements are not enough to fight the rising anti-Semitism on the streets, in synagogues, in universities, and even here at the United Nations.”

The Israeli Ambassador said it was “a great opportunity where we’re going to have a new leadership at the UN, to change.”

He said, “even if you have structural issues in the institution, we can reform it. And we believe and we hope that the new Secretary-General will adopt the recommendations that will bring him. We are in the process of putting it together and hopefully we will see a change also here at the UN.”

A new UN Secretary-General is expected to be chosen by the General Assembly later this year.

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Action for peace is faltering worldwide – Peace Bell Ceremony 9 Sept 26

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

The Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly ccelebrate the International Day of Peace in the Peace Garden at United Nations Headquarters by ringing the Peace Bell and observing a minute of silence.

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Closing of the 80th session of the General Assembly – UN Chief’s Remarks | United Nations

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Closing remarks by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the Closing of the 80th Session of the General Assembly.

At the closing of the General Assembly (GA)’s 80th session, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said about the outgoing GA President Annalena Baerbock, “Against the backdrop of the milestone anniversary of this Organization, she took every opportunity to remind Member States that they cannot cherry-pick which aspects of the Charter they want to follow.”

He also said, “Eighty-one years after the founding of this Organization, our founding principles are needed more than ever. In these tumultuous times, all countries need to stand together, work together, and find solutions together.”

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The Gavel Passes: A New #UN General Assembly President Takes Charge

Source: United Nations (video statements)

A new session. A new President. And a United Nations facing a test of global trust.

As Khalilur Rahman takes the gavel from outgoing General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock, he says multilateralism is being tested “in ways we have never seen before” — and calls for cooperation, dialogue and a UN “fit for the future.”

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