U.N. Peacekeepers Day, Africa Dialogue, Iran & other topics

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Published Jun 22, 2024

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
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Highlights:

U.N. Peacekeepers Day
Africa Dialogue
Iran
Artificial Intelligence
Deputy Secretary-General
Senior Personnel Appointment
Syria
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Sudan
Ukraine
Haiti
Brazil
Papua New Guinea
Briefing Tomorrow
We the Women Survey
International Day of Potato

U.N. PEACEKEEPERS DAY
In a few minutes, we will be joined by our friend Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the head of the UN Department of Peace Operations. He is here with you because we are marking the International Day of Peacekeepers.
The Secretary-General this morning took part in the events. He first laid a wreath at the Peacekeepers Memorial at the north end of the lawn and delivered remarks at the Dag Hammarskjöld ceremony and Military Gender Advocate of the year award.
The Secretary-General paid tribute to the more than 4,300 women and men who have lost their lives while serving under the blue flag of the United Nations since 1948. He said that each loss underscores the urgent need to prevent violence, protect the most vulnerable, and spare no effort to end these deadly conflicts.
This year, we honour - with the Dag Hammarskjöld medals - the 61 peacekeepers from 33 countries who paid the ultimate price for the cause of peace last year. The Secretary-General also awarded Major Radhika Sen of India with the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award.
As we mentioned to you, Major Sen served with our peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and as commander of India’s contingent engagement platoon, her troops actively engaged with conflict-affected communities, including women and girls.

AFRICA DIALOGUE
This afternoon – at 3 p.m. – the Secretary-General will deliver remarks at the high-level session of the Africa dialogue series, which is focusing this year on education.
In his remarks, he will remind participants that education is a key ingredient to unlock the full potential of Africa.
Those remarks have been shared with you in advance. They will also be webcast.

Full Highlights:
https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=30%20May%202024