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New York: Thirty years after the first World AIDS Day, the response to HIV stands at a crossroads. Which way we turn may define the course of the epidemic—whether we will end AIDS by 2030, or whether future generations will carry on bearing the burden of this devastating disease. More than 77…

SRSG Natalia Gherman's essay has been published in the VantagePoints: "This is a very exciting time to be in Central Asia. Since achieving independence from the Soviet Union about 25 years ago, the five countries have each sought to find their own way in the world. Their focus was often building…

New York: Violence against women and girls is a global pandemic. It is a moral affront to all women and girls, a mark of shame on all our societies and a major obstacle to inclusive, equitable and sustainable development. At its core, violence against women and girls is the manifestation of a…

ASHGABAT, 6 December 2018 Your Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, First of all, I would like to congratulate the Turkmen side with this initiative and excellent organization of the Conference on the importance of the Silk Road. Ashgabat is an auspicious place to host such a meeting, since this year…

New York: Corruption is present in all countries, rich and poor, North and South. It is an assault on the values of the United Nations. It robs societies of schools, hospitals and other vital services, drives away foreign investment and strips nations of their natural resources. It undermines the…

The UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia has issued a new publication entitled “Addressing Conditions Conducive to the Spread of Violent Extremism and Terrorism”. This publication represents a compilation of discussions by meeting participants of the regional workshop…

New York: Today we celebrate the first International Day of Education. Education transforms lives. As United Nations Messenger of Peace Malala Yousafzai once said: “one child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world”. Nelson Mandela rightly called education “the most powerful weapon…