Annan

Annan, UN congratulated by leaders from around the world on Nobel Peace Prize

15 October 2001
Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who along with the United Nations was awarded the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, has received a stream of congratulatory messages from leaders around the world, his spokesman said today.

Annan and drug companies reaffirm joint commitment in fight against AIDS

5 October 2001
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and top officials from the world's major drug companies have reaffirmed their joint commitment in the fight against AIDS after meeting to take stock of progress in expanding access to HIV treatment and care in developing countries.

Annan urges global effort to fight terror, calls attention to needs of Afghan people

26 September 2001
Secretary-General Kofi Annan today repeated his call for a broad coalition of United Nations Member States dedicated to fighting terrorism.
Dag Hammarskjöld

In Sweden, Annan honours legacy of late Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld

6 September 2001
On the first day of his official visit to Sweden, Kofi Annan today honoured the legacy of late Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld, noting that no other person has had more influence on the United Nations.

Concluding Africa trip, Annan arrives in Sweden for official visit

5 September 2001
Secretary-General Kofi Annan today arrived in Sweden for the start of an official visit after concluding his four-nation tour of Africa.

Annan: civil society must hold governments to agreements on anti-racism measures

30 August 2001
Civil society must work actively with governments in following up on the agreements that will be made at the upcoming United Nations anti-racism conference to ensure that the meeting's outcomes were implemented, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today in Durban, South Africa.

In Norway, Annan urges long-term commitment to fight against AIDS

21 August 2001
The fight against AIDS, especially to stem the growing number of children orphaned by the disease in places such as Africa, is a long-term effort and requires everyone's involvement to make a difference, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today in Oslo as he concluded his official visit to Norway.

During six-nation trip in August, Annan to open UN anti-racism forum in Durban

31 July 2001
Secretary-General Kofi Annan will open the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance next month in Durban, South Africa, during a trip that will take him to six countries in Europe and Africa, a United Nations spokesman announced today.

Annan urges increased aid to alleviate Palestinian economic hardship

23 July 2001
Deteriorating economic conditions in the occupied Palestinian territory have generated diminishing support for the peace process there, Secretary-General Kofi Annan warns in a new report, urging greater international assistance to bolster United Nations relief efforts in the area.
Palestinian refugees

Annan urges increased aid to alleviate Palestinian economic hardship

23 July 2001
Deteriorating economic conditions in the occupied Palestinian territory have generated diminishing support for the peace process there, Secretary-General Kofi Annan warns in a new report, urging greater international assistance to bolster United Nations relief efforts in the area.