Jan Eliasson
Jan Eliasson
Jan Kenneth Eliassonis a Swedish diplomat who has been Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations since 1 July 2012. A member of the Swedish Social Democratic Party, Eliasson served as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 24 April to 6 October 2006...
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We have problems ahead of us. I will not hide the fact that the management issues are very difficult and we face a polarization of the membership.
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The realities of the world are a constant reminder that global action and collective efforts are now needed more than ever,
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I don't have time. Come back after the election.
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Without passion, nothing happens; without compassion, the wrong things happen.
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This is a major step toward preventing genocide in the future.
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it is crucial that Palestinians and Israelis cooperate to the fullest extent possible.
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This draft resolution represents a unique opportunity for a fresh start for human rights.
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I have decided to be in a listening mode on this issue (Security Council reform). It is an important part of the reform agenda, but it requires careful nurture.
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The General Assembly, by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting, could suspend the rights of membership of a council member who commits gross and systematic violations of human rights.
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Still I would claim that this very ambitious reform proposal represents a major step for reform of the United Nations.
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This water I can drink right now is a luxury for 1.2 billion people in the world. Three-hundred million people south of Sahara don't have this,
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While no member state has got everything it argued for, the text before you is balanced, strong and workable. I also hope that, after reviewing the text as a whole and after assessing the larger issues at stake, you will be ready to move to a decision on this draft resolution as soon as possible, preferably before the end of next week.
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We usually say there is always a ‘Plan B,’ but there is no ‘Planet B’.
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Our work must remain open and transparent so that we hear the voices of all