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The launch of the WASH Campaign  
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
I am glad that I was able to join with you this afternoon at the launch of the Brazil’s national WASH campaign, being launched by UN-HABITAT’s partners in Brazil.
Statement by the Chairman of the Committee of Permanent Representatives, Ambassador of Poland Wojciech Jasinski  
Nairobi, Kenya
In a rapidly urbanizing world, where already half of the world’s population lives in cities and towns, rural to urban migration is one of the most pressing issues facing our world today. Cities and towns have always been centers of opportunity, but without adequate shelter and basic services, urban environments can also be some of the dangerous places on earth
Cairo Conference - Statement of the Executive Director  
Cairo
I am presenting this speech on behalf of Mrs. Tibaijuka. She sincerely wished to join us here today, but is unable to because of other pressing international engagements.
 Cairo Conference - Statement of the Executive Director English 15-Dec-05
Address At The Sixth European Forum of the Global Parliamentarians on Habitat on “GOOD LAWS FOR A BETTER LIFE IN CITIES”By Anna K. TibaijukaUnder- Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT  

I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Global Parliamentarians on Habitat (GPH) for inviting me to participate at this sixth European Forum being held in this beautiful capital city of Bucharest.
Djoko Kirmanto, Minister for Public Works, Indonesia  
Nanjing

 Djoko Kirmanto, Minister for Public Works, Indonesia English
Closing Remarks Presented by Cedric Baecher, Senior Executive, Veolia Environment. Nanjing, China. 6 November, 2008  
Nanjing, China
On behalf of the private sector representatives, I would like to express our gratitude to UN-HABITAT and the Chinese authorities to have welcomed us at the occasion of this Fourth session of the World Urban Forum, here in the historical City of Nanjing.
 Closing Remarks Presented by Cedric Baecher, Senior Executive, Veolia Environment. Nanjing, China. 6 November, 2008 English 6-Nov-08
EXPERT GROUP MEETING 13-14 December, 2006 Address by KUMARI SELJA, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Government of India  
New Delhi
Promoting sustainable cities through the provision of adequate housing and civic amenities, especially to the poor, is one of the fundamental issues confronting most of the developing countries in the region. This Expert Group meeting is expected to deliberate on four basic themes so as to share experiences and expertise from the region and prepare a base document for further consideration in the Ministerial Conference.
 EXPERT GROUP MEETING 13-14 December, 2006 Address by KUMARI SELJA, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Government of India English 13-Dec-06
ASIA PACIFIC MINISTERS' CONFERENCE on "Housing and Human Settlements" ADDRESS by KUMARI SELJA Minister of State (Independent Charge) Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Government of India, New Delhi  
New Delhi
The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing the triple dynamics of economic growth, urbanisation and poverty. It accounts for 340/0 of the global urban population and is also a home for over 40% of slums population.
WHD 2006 Kazan Executive Director's statement  
Kazan, Russia
It is a privilege and a pleasure to be here in Kazan celebrating the World Habitat Day. Since 1985, UN-HABITAT and partners have been commemorating this important day to reflect collectively about the challenges of achieving sustainable human settlements in a world that is becoming increasingly urbanized.
Raila Odinga, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya  
Nanjing

 Raila Odinga, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya English
The Secretary General Message to the 22nd session of the governing council of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, Delivered by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, Executive Director UN-HABITAT. Nairobi.  

It is a pleasure to send greetings to the Governing Council of UN-HABITAT. I thank President Kibaki and the Government and people of Kenya for their commitment to the United Nations as hosts to UN-HABITAT and the UN Environment Programme since the 1970s.
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Hejira,Arabic
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Speech by His Excellency Hon. Mwai Kibaki, C.G.H., M.P., President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kenya  
Nairobi, Kenya
I am pleased to join you this morning in commemorating the global observance of the World Habitat Day. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all the visitors from the United Nations fraternity who have come to Kenya to join us in marking this important international day. I wish you all a pleasant stay in Kenya
Speech by the Minister for Housing Hon. Spoita Shitanda; MP  
Nairobi, Kenya

 Speech by the Minister for Housing Hon. Spoita Shitanda; MP English 3-Apr-06
Welcoming address by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Executive Director UN-HABITAT Director General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)at the opening of the 21st session of the Governing Council of UN-HABITAT  
Nairobi
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the opening session of the 21st session of the Governing Council in my current two capacities. Firstly, as the Director General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi, UNON, a responsibility bestowed upon me by the Secretary General last year after Dr. Klaus Toepfer retired. Speaking in that capacity, it is with great pleasure that for the second time this year, we are honored to welcome you, President Mwai Kibaki, to our UN Compound. Your personal presence is a testimony to the important support you are giving to the work of the UN in general, and in particular to the business covered by the UN environmental agencies headquartered here, namely UNEP and UN-HABITAT.
The opening of the World Habitat Day celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
I am greatly honoured and pleased to be able to be with you here, in this extra-ordinary city of Rio, this cidade maravilhosa (marvelous city), for the observance of the World Habitat Day…
Remarks by Mr. Robert Goodwin, Water, Sanitation and Infrastructure Branch, UN-HABITAT, during the Official Opening of the New Customs Intake, Bukoba by H.E. Dr. Mohamed Shein, Vice-President of the United Republic of Tanzania  


 Speech English 25-Mar-09
Statement by His Excellency Vice President of the Republic of Kenya Hon Kalonzo Musyoka on the occasion of the tripartite ACP/EC/UN-HABITAT conference.  
Nairobi Kenya
I am pleased to once again join the UN-HABITAT family and to address this high level meeting of the International Tripartite Conference on Urbanization Challenges and Poverty Reduction in the African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries.
Statement by Sir John R. Kaputin,Secretary General of the ACP Group of States on the occasion of the tripartite ACP/EC/UN-HABITAT conference.  
Nairobi,Kenya
It is a great honour to address this august assembly for the 1st International Tripartite Ministerial Meeting on Urbanisation Challenges and Poverty Reduction in ACP States.
Speech by His Excellency Hon. Mwai Kibaki, C.G.H., M.P., President and Commander-In-Chief of The Armed Forces of The Republic of Kenya During the Inauguration Of The 21 Session Of The Governing Council of UN-HABITAT, United Nations Headquarters, Gigiri  
Nairobi
I am pleased to welcome all of you to Kenya for the 21st Session of the Governing Council of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme. This forum will be setting the policy for, and approve the work programme of UN-Habitat for the next two years.
 Speech by His Excellency Hon. Mwai Kibaki, C.G.H., M.P., President And Commander-In-Chief Of The Armed Forces Of The Republic Of Kenya During The Inauguration Of The 21 Session Of The Governing Council Of Un-Habitat, United Nations Headquarters, Gigiri English 16-Apr-07
 
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