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@KofiAnnan

1936 - 2018. Account managed by staff of the Kofi Annan Foundation.

Geneva, Switzerland
kofiannanfoundation.org
Joined November 2010
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  1. Apr 9

    Yesterday, we, the , shared a video in honour of our founder, the late , on what would have been his 81st birthday. Watch it here: We remain determined to advance Kofi Annan's vision for a fairer, more peaceful world.

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  2. 27 Sep 2018

    Today the United Nations Office at Geneva will host a memorial celebration in honour of Kofi Annan. Watch a live stream of the session on 27 September 2018 at 10:00 CET:

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  3. 21 Sep 2018

    Today, on the , the UN General Assembly will open with a tribute to the memory of Kofi Annan. Watch a live stream of the session at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET here:

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  4. 13 Sep 2018

    Today Kofi Annan is laid to rest in Ghana. Many have gathered in Accra to say their farewells, but millions more are here in spirit, grieving the loss of a remarkable leader & celebrating a life well lived. Follow the livestream of the state funeral here:

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  5. Retweeted
    12 Sep 2018

    Mr. Annan was active and engaged until the very end, pushing forward the Foundation’s work and pushing each of us to strive in equal measure with purpose, humility and thoughtfulness, as this photo gallery well shows.

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  6. 27 Aug 2018

    The can now confirm that Kofi Annan will receive a state funeral and burial in Ghana on 13 September, with memorial services to follow in New York City and Geneva at later dates.

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  7. 23 Aug 2018

    The Annan family wishes to thank most sincerely the many who have expressed their condolences following the passing of . The family has found great solace in the outpouring of love and support. Memorial ceremonies for Kofi Annan:

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  8. 21 Aug 2018

    A tribute to Kofi Annan, from his family:

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  9. 18 Aug 2018

    It is with immense sadness that the Annan family and the Kofi Annan Foundation announce that Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Laureate, passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th August after a short illness...

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  10. Retweeted
    16 Aug 2018

    This week, Communications Officer recommends "Champion of Choice", a biography of former Director Dr. Nafis Sadik by , for our . Read her review here:

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  11. Retweeted
    15 Aug 2018

    We're delighted to share with you our efforts over the last year to galvanise action for peace and outline the road ahead in our 2017 annual report: Road to Peace.

    35 replies 168 retweets 746 likes
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  12. Retweeted
    12 Aug 2018

    “You are never too young to lead” – .

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  13. 9 Aug 2018

    to 2002: Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Mrs. Nane Annan planting a tree together in

    21 replies 130 retweets 571 likes
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    8 Aug 2018

    This week we're delighted to share the recommendation of our President, : ": The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty" by and James Robinson. Read his review here:

    4 replies 57 retweets 215 likes
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  15. 7 Aug 2018

    We have the means and the capacity to deal with our problems, if only we can find the political will.

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  16. 3 Aug 2018

    The scenes of violence in parts of the country are completely unacceptable. We call on all those responsible to step back from the brink and give the people of the opportunity of a peaceful transition to .

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  17. 2 Aug 2018

    to 2002: On behalf of the United Nations, Secretary-General Kofi Annan accepted a gift of three segments of the from the Federal Republic of .

    7 replies 43 retweets 248 likes
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    1 Aug 2018

    This week, our Project Coordinator shares his recommendation: "How Democracies Die", by Steven Levistky and . Read his review:

    2 replies 19 retweets 84 likes
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  19. 30 Jul 2018

    Whether our task is fighting , stemming the spread of or saving innocent lives from mass murder, we have seen that we cannot succeed without the of the strong and the engagement of all.

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  20. Retweeted
    27 Jul 2018

    7 days ago used his birthday to call on his friends to donate to the . Over 450 people answered & raised nearly 34,000 USD! THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts! You too can now donate your birthday to on Facebook:

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