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Seminar “Recognizing and Responding to Radicalization that can lead to Violent Extremism"
ALMATY, Kazakhstan – On 29-31 March, the regional event “Recognizing and Responding to Radicalization that Can Lead to Violent Extremism and Terrorism in Central Asia” was organized in Almaty, Kazakhstan, by the UN Regional…
- Secretary-General
The Secretary-General’s Message on World Water Day
This year’s World Water Day focuses on the links between water and jobs. Almost half of all workers – 1.5 billion people – work in water-related sectors, and nearly all jobs depend on the availability of freshwater. Despite…
- Secretary-General
The Secretary-General’s Message on the International Day of Nowruz
I am delighted to offer best wishes for a happy Nowruz to all those celebrating around the world – and to the many others who can benefit from this rich cultural heritage. Nowruz is an ancient tradition with modern relevance…
- Secretary-General
The Secretary-General’s Message on International Women’s Day
“FROM THE GLASS CEILING TO A CARPET OF SHARDS” As a boy growing up in post-war Korea, I remember asking about a tradition I observed: women going into labor would leave their shoes at the threshold and then look back in fear…
- Secretary-General
The Secretary-General’s Remarks at the Centre for Prevention of Radicalization Leading to Violence
[As prepared] Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, I thank the Centre for the Prevention of Radicalization Leading to Violence for inviting me to see its important work first-hand. The focus on preventing violent…
SRSG briefs the UN Security Council
NEW YORK- WASHINGTON DC – On 2-5 February, Mr. Petko Draganov, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General and Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), visited New York in…
Seminar “The Impact of External Factors on Security and Development in Central Asia"
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan – An international seminar titled “The Impact of External Factors on Security and Development in Central Asia" took place in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, on 9-10 December 2015. The event was organized as a…
- Secretary-General
The Secretary-General’s Message on Human Rights Day
Amid large-scale atrocities and widespread abuses across the world, Human Rights Day should rally more concerted global action to promote the timeless principles that we have collectively pledged to uphold. In a year that…
Visit of SRSG Petko Draganov to Moscow
MOSCOW, Russia - On 23-24 November, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Head of the Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Petko Draganov travelled to Moscow for meetings with…
- SPECA Meetings
UNRCCA took part at 2015 SPECA Economic Forum in Dushanbe
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan – On 10 November, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (SRSG), Head of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), Petko Draganov, took part in the 2015…