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Closing Address by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka Executive Director of UN-HABITAT on the occasion of the National Youth Forum on Safe Neighbourhoods as part of the National Youth Violence Prevention Week.

	Nairobi The signing of the peace agreement yesterday has come in at a very strategic moment during this National Youth Violence Prevention Week. The purpose of the National Youth Violence Prevention Week has been to help raise awareness and build capacity on youth violence prevention and to assist young people to take responsibility for community safety and security. We have worked in close collaboration with their local authorities and other partners such as the private sector.

Forum on SUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION IN THE INFORMATION AGE 23-24 April 2008, United Nations Headquarters, New York ECOSOC Chamber, Address by, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT

New York
I would like to start by offering my apologies for not being able to attend this meeting in person, which is a matter of some regret to me. I am afraid that the demands placed upon me by the UN system require my urgent presence elsewhere. Nonetheless, I would like to thank UNDESA and the Global Alliance for ICT and Development for taking this initiative which we are proud to be associated with.

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25-Apr-08

The Challenge of Urbanisation and the Role of UN-HABITAT, Lecture by, Dr. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT

Warsaw School of Economics
It gives me great pleasure to be with you today. I myself was a student of economics in Sweden in the 1970s. Many of the things I learned have served me well in my career back home in Tanzania as economics professor at the University of Dar es Salaam and in my daily work as an executive in the UN system.

The Challenge of Urbanisation and the Role of UN-HABITAT, Lecture by, Dr. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT

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25-Apr-08

The 12th Session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD XII, By Anna K. Tibaijuka UN Under- Secretary-General and Executive Director, UN-HABITAT and Director General, UN Office at Nairobi (UNON)

Accra
It is an honour and a pleasure for me to address this 12th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. As the Director General of the United Nations Office in Nairobi, I am delighted that this conference is being held in Africa in this beautiful city of Accra. Although the Conference will address global issues of interest to all countries, this venue should provide an excellent setting and opportunity to pay attention to some of the specific issues facing Africa, the continent, as we all know, continue to lag behind others in our common pursuit of global peace and prosperity.

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25-Apr-08


Seminar of the "Programme Country Pilots" on Delivering as One: Exchange of Experiences and Lessons Learned 21-23 May 2008, Maputo, Mozambique Statement by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary-General Executive Director, UN-HABITAT

	Maputo, Mozambique We are gathered here today to exchange experiences on the Delivering as One experience and deliberate on how to overcome current challenges and move forward towards a more coherent UN system. This is a bold and ambitious endeavour. I would like to congratulate the Government of Mozambique for pioneering the idea of this seminar, which was then endorsed by Member States in their 2007 resolution on the Triennial Comprehensive Policy Review (TCPR).


The occasion of the Opening of the South Wing, Nairobi Hospital, on Friday 13 June 2008, Statement by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary-General Executive Director, UN-HABITAT

	Nairobi It is a great privilege and honour for me to address you today at the opening of this wonderful South Wing Executive Ward. What I have seen here represents a triumph of modern technology and good design for the benefit of hospital patients. It puts the facilities offered in this city right up there with the best Africa has to offer.


International Youth Crime Prevention and Cities Summit, 17 to 21 June 2008, Durban, South Africa, Durban, Address By Ms Inga Bjork-Klevby, Assistant Secretary General and Deputy Executive Director UN-HABITAT

	Durban, South Africa Allow me to express my appreciation to the Government of the Republic of South Africa for accepting to host this Summit, with the support of the Swedish Government through UN-HABITAT. This Youth and Cities Summit represents a very significant step for young people and how they perceive and are perceived around the world.


The occasion of the 25th Regional Conference for Africa of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, By Anna K. Tibaijuka UN Under- Secretary-General and Executive Director, UN-HABITAT and Director General, UN Office at Nairobi (UNON)

	Nairobi It is a privilege for us to welcome also our colleagues and all the experts gathered here today for the 25th Regional Conference for Africa of the Food and Agriculture Organization. We thank you most heartily for choosing Nairobi as the venue for this meeting. Karibu!


The occasion of the XXIII World Congress of Architecture,Round Table on the theme:“Architecture is for everyone”, Address by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka,Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT

	Turin I wish to commend the International Union of Architects and their partners for taking up this essential topic. As the UN Programme in charge of housing and urban development, UN-HABITAT strongly associates itself with this powerful message. In a world that is rapidly urbanising, architectural solutions have to be found for everyone. Also, I would add, Architecture is key for the future of cities if we want to build sustainable and livable cities.


ED's Video Message on the International Youth Day 2008

	This year’s International Youth Day will be celebrated on Tuesday 12th August 2008 all over the world. Various activities have been planned in different countries across the globe. UN-HABITAT executive Director has recorded a video message for that day whereby she has supported UN Secretary- General’s message on greater involvement of youth on combating climate change. She reiterates that today’s young people will bear the consequences of climate change if immediate measures are not taken to tackle this phenomenon. More so in developing countries, youth are often responsible for farming, finding water and collecting fuel wood. These tasks will be rendered more difficult – and will take even more time away from education or productive activities – as climate change affects the availability of water, agricultural productivity and the survival of ecosystems.

Message from Anna Tibaijuka, UN Under-Secretary General & Executive Director, UN-HABITAT on The International Youth Day

Nairobi, Kenya
This International Youth Day, I would like to express my support for the chosen theme of “Climate Change and Youth”. Youth are not just leaders of tomorrow, but also of today. And climate change is one of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced, requiring us all to work together to overcome the impending crisis. What better time, then, to strengthen our commitment to empowering youth as agents of change, partners in solving our shared global challenges?

Message from Anna Tibaijuka, UN Under-Secretary General & Executive Director, UN-HABITAT on The International Youth Day

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19-Aug-08

Statement of the Executive Director of UN-HABITAT, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka on the occasion of World Habitat Day 2008

Nairobi
Today we mark World Habitat Day at a time when the majority of the world’s people are living in towns and cities. The process is accelerating and this transformation has a direct bearing on the strategies that we must adopt to attain the Millennium Development Goals.

Statement of the Executive Director of UN-HABITAT, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka on the occasion of World Habitat Day 2008

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24-Sep-08

Statement of the Executive Director of UN-HABITAT, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka on the occasion of World Habitat Day 2008

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24-Sep-08

Statement of the Executive Director of UN-HABITAT, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka on the occasion of World Habitat Day 2008

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24-Sep-08

Statement of the Executive Director of UN-HABITAT, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka on the occasion of World Habitat Day 2008

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24-Sep-08

Statement of the Executive Director of UN-HABITAT, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka on the occasion of World Habitat Day 2008

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24-Sep-08

Statement of the Executive Director of UN-HABITAT, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka on the occasion of World Habitat Day 2008

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24-Sep-08


Address by Dr. Anna Tibaijuka Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT on the occasion of World Habitat Day

	Luanda, Angola I would like to thank your Government, Mr. President, for offering to host this year’s global celebration of World Habitat Day in this wonderful city of Luanda. On behalf of my staff and myself I would also like to convey our sincere appreciation for the warm reception and hospitality accorded us. We are grateful for the elaborate arrangements you have made to ensure the success of this important occasion on the international calendar.


Address by Dr. Anna Tibaijuka Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT On the occasion of the Handing-Over Ceremony for Kibera Soweto East Water and Sanitation Facilities Kibera, Nairobi - 26 November 2008

	Nairobi, Kenya It gives me great pleasure to be here today, at the handing over ceremony of the water and sanitation facilities built under UN-HABITAT Kibera Integrated Water, Sanitation and Waste Management Project (K-WATSAN), which is part of the Kenya Slum Upgrading Programme (KENSUP).


Statement of the Executive Director of UN-HABITAT, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka on the occasion of the Baghdad Conference

	Baghdad, Iraq Housing is a fundamental human right and it is the duty of all responsible governments to ensure that each and every citizen has access to adequate housing along with all basic infrastructure and services such as access roads, water and sanitation, electricity, other community services. The failure to do so in a timely and cost effective manner results in the proliferation of slums which are the breeding grounds of disease and deprivation, the loss of human dignity and ultimately deep rooted frustrations that find vent in violence both within homes and outside.


Statement of the Executive Director of UN-HABITAT, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka on the occasion of the 25th Meeting of the UNEP Governing Council

	Nairobi, Kenya Cities have become the driving force of global trade. They are the engines of economic productivity and cultural creativity. They serve as the nexus of global financial markets, and the service centres of our information society.


Statement by Dr. Anna Tibaijuka on the Occasion of the Opening of the Pan-African Conference on the Training of Translators, Conference Interpreters and Public Service Interpreters

	Nairobi It is a great honour and pleasure for me to welcome you all to the Gigiri complex for what promises to be a very fruitful time of reflection and discussion on a subject matter that is at the core of our activities as international organizations. I do recognize that we all have different roles to play, but whether you are a trainer or a user of the services rendered by our language specialists, the training of these specialists, particularly in the most sought after language combinations, should be a matter of great interest to us all.


Statement by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, 8 March 2009

	Nairobi Today, as cities around the world celebrate the achievements of women on International Women’s Day, UN-HABITAT gives full support to this year’s United Nations theme: “Women and men united to end violence against women and girls.”


Statement by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka Executive Director of UN-HABITAT Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations on the occasion of the 14th Habitat Professionals Forum Strategic Meeting, Saturday 28th March 2009

	I am delighted to open this Strategic Meeting of the Habitat Professionals Forum gathering such a distinguished group of planners, architects, surveyors and landscape architects. I know that many of you have travelled from far away to be here today. After 10 years of existence, this 14th session of the Forum could not be more timely on the even our 22nd Governing Council.


Statement by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka Executive Director of UN-HABITAT Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations on the occasion of the Gender Equality Action Plan Partner consultations.

	It is a privilege to address you today on the eve of our 22nd Governing Council. I am delighted that you are standing by us at this important occasion. I am delighted also see Jan Peterson, Chair, Huairou Commission, and Ms. Sylvia Kinigi, the former Prime Minister of Burundi, in this distinguished audience. Gender equality and women’s rights and empowerment are pivotal components of sustainable urbanisation in the face of the current economic, financial, and food crises, not to forget the increasingly frightening ravages of climate change.