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The Secretary-General welcomes the closure of the United Nations Operation in Cote d’Ivoire (UNOCI) on 30 June 2017, after having successfully achieved its mandate. The Secretary-General congratulates the people and…

The final closure of UNOCI on 30 June 2017 illustrates Côte d'Ivoire's progress towards lasting peace and stability. Abidjan, June 26, 2017 - The mandate of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) ends on 30…

(6 February 2017) Female genital mutilation denies women and girls their dignity, endangers their health, and causes needless pain and suffering, with consequences that endure for a lifetime and can even be fatal. Sustainable…

1 January 2017 New York On my first day as Secretary-General of the United Nations, one question weighs heavily on my heart. How can we help the millions of people caught up in conflict, suffering massively in wars with no…

The Secretary-General applauds the Government and the people of Cote d’Ivoire for the peaceful and inclusive legislative elections of 18 December. He congratulates Ivorian political parties for their active participation in…

10 December 2016 As United Nations Secretary-General over the last decade, I have repeatedly stressed the interdependence of the three pillars of the United Nations — peace, sustainable development and human rights. Together…

(1 December 2016) Thirty-five years since the emergence of AIDS, the international community can look back with some pride but we must also look ahead with resolve and commitment to reach our goal of ending the AIDS epidemic…

The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of the adoption of the new Constitution in Côte d'Ivoire by the Commission Electorale Indépendante, following the constitutional referendum, held on 30 October. He notes with…

UNOCI’s mandate being explained to a group of youth during a peace caravan (Abidjan, February 2007)

ONUCI FM received the International Children’s Day of Broadcasting Award (Abidjan, August 2008)

Reduction of military component as per UNOCI transition towards closure in June 2017: Peacekeepers from the Bangladeshi’s medical contingent leaving Cote d’Ivoire (Abidjan, August 2016)

UNOCI Senegalese peacekeepers conduct an insertion exercise by helicopter (Yamoussoukro, July 2016)