thank you letters of secretary-general to goodwill
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THANK YOU LETTERS OF SECRETARY-GENERAL
TO GOODWILL AMBASSADORS
10 November 2000
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Mrs. Kattis AhlstromManbacken Production ABManbacken 1313236 Saltsjo-BOOSweden
Mr. Djordje Balasevicc/o Ms. Aida PobricOffice of the Chief of MissionUNHCRSarjevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Ms. Feryal Ali Gauharc/o Ms. Nuzhat EhsanOfficer-in-ChargeUnited Nations Population FundIslamabad, Pakistan
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Ms. Mary BanottiMember of the European Parliament43 Molesworth StreetDublin 2, Ireland
Dr. Nicolaas H. BiegmanPermanent Delegation of The Kingdom ofThe Netherlands of the North Atlantic Council
Boulevard Leopold HI 391110 Brussels, Belgium
Mr. Al Bano CarrisiContrada Bosco72020 Cellino San Marco (BR)Italy
Ms. Judy Collins845 West End AvenueApt. 10ENew York, NY 10025
Ms. Safia EI-EmaryC/o Mr. Abdel Muniem Abu-NuwarUNFPA RepresentativeP.O. Box 9821511 Cairo, Egypt
Mr. Hussein Fahmyc/o Mr. Edmund J. CainResident RepresentativeUnited Nations Development ProgrammeCairo, Egypt
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Ms. Mia Farrow124 Henry Sanford RoadBridgewater, CT 06752
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Ms. Wendy Fitzwilliam40 River Road#16JRoosevelt Island, NY 10044
Ms. Catarina Furtadoc/oAPF38 Rua Artilharia Urn2oDto1250 Lisbon, Portugal
Mr. Danny GloverCarrie Production41 Sutter Street, #1648San Francisco, CA 94104
Ms. Linda Gray15659 Knochven RoadCanyon Country, CA 91351
Ms. Geri Halliwellc/o Franca TranzaMarie Stopes International153-157 Cleveland StreetLondon W1P SPGUnited Kingdom
Mr. Seamus Heaney191 Strand RoadSandymountDublin 4, Ireland
Ms. Hanne-Vibeke HoistKr. Zahrtmanns PI. 78DK-2000 FrederiksbergDenmark
Mr. Adel Imamc/o Mr. Karim AlassiUNHCR CairoEgypt
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Ms. Luipita JonesNuestra Belleza MexicoPeriferico Sur 4225-506Col. Jardines en la MontanaMexico, D.F. 14210, Mexico
Mr. Franz KlammerModl-Tomangasse 23 AA-1130 ViennaAustria
Mr. Tetsuya KomuroTK State America Museum, Inc.1-14-5-S501, AkasakaMinato-ku, TokyoJapan
Ms. Misako Konnoc/o Mr. Hisatsugu ShimizuDeputy DirectorUNDP Liaison OfficeTokyo, Japan
Ms. Tetsuko KuroyanagiUnited Nations Univerisry53-70, Jingumae 5-chome8th Floor, Shibuya-KuTokyo 150-0001Japan
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Mr. Johann Olav KossChairmanOlympic Aid337 Magna DriveAurora Ontario L4G 7K1Canada
Mr. Mikko KuustonenLepinkaisentie 6B02660 EspooFinland
Ms. Mpule KwelagobeBetham Management36 North Moore StreetNew York, NY 10013
Ms. Goedele LiekensKraaustraat 68B-1703 SchepdaalBelgium
Ms. Letizia MorattiVia Durini 2820121 MilanoItaly
Ms. Nana Mouskouri9, Chmin de la PrevoteCH-1223 ColognySwitzerland
Mr. Youssou N'DourRue 1 Angle D, Point EEn Face Hotel Jardin de FranceBP-1310 DakarSenegal
Mr. Takehito Nakata6-32, Kusaka-Cho, 1 Cho-MiHigashi-Osaka CityOsaka 579 Japan
Ms. Bui NakhirunkanokVarasia23852 Pacific Coast HighwaySuite 321Malibu, CA 90265
Mr. Luis "Ronaldo" Nazario de Limac/o Aziyade Poltier-MutalUNDP European OfficePalais des NationsGeneva, Switzerland
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Dr. Bertrand PiccardAvenue de Florimont 20CH-1006 LausanneSwitzerland
Ms. Arja SaijonmaaStorgatan 54115 23 StockholmSweden
Ms. Susan Sarandon Ms. Rosy SenanayakeOne Union Square West c/o Ms. Suneeta MukherjeeSuite 808 P.O. Box 1505New York, NY 10003 Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
Ms. Vendela Thommessen923 Fifth AvenueApt. 8FNew York, NY 10021
Ms. Marian Wright Edelman Mr. Riz KhanChildren's Defense Fund CNN International25 E Street, NW One CNN CenterWashington, D.C. 20001 Atlanta, GA 30348
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Mr. Khan,
I wish to thank you for your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
Your expertise as Moderator was critical to the success of the day.I greatly appreciate your willingness to lead that discussion and to workwith my team in planning the event.
With all best wishes and again, my thanks.
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
Mr. Riz KhanCNN InternationalAtlanta
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Mr\ Ahlstrom,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Mrs. Kattis AhlstromSaltsjo
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Ali Gauhar,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what -wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the -world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Feryal Ali GauharIslamabad
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards.
Yours sincerely,
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Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Mr. Balasevic,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of-what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Mr. Djordje BalasevicSarajevo
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards.
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Banotti,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Mary BanottiMember of the European ParliamentDublin
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Dr. Biegman,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those -who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . .. I don't think -we should be afraid of what -wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Dr. Nicolaas H. BiegmanPermanent RepresentativePermanent Delegation of The Kingdom ofThe Netherlands on the North Atlantic Council
Brussels
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Mr. Carrisi,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what -wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Mr. Al Bano CarrisiCellino San Marco
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards.
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Collins,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Judy CollinsNew York
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. El-Emary,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. ... I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Safia El-EmaryCairo
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Mr. Fahmy,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Mr. Hussein FahmyCairo
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Farrow,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . .. I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Mia FarrowBridgewater
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Fitzwilliam,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Wendy FitzwilliamNew York
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Furtado,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Catarina FurtadoLisbon
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely.
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Mr. Glover,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those -who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Mr. Danny GloverSan Francisco
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Gray,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. ... I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Linda GrayCanyon Country
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Halliwell,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Geri HalliwellLondon
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Mr. Heaney,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Mr. Seamus HeaneyDublin
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Hoist,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . .. I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Hanne-Vibeke HoistFrederiksberg
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Mr. Imam,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Mr. Adel ImamCairo
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,i /
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Jones,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Lupita JonesMexico
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Mr. Klammer,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Mr. Franz KlammerVienna
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards.
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Mr. Komuro,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegialiry among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Mr. Tetsuya KomuroTokyo
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Konno,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those -who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . .. I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Misako KonnoTokyo
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
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Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Mr. Koss,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us, ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Mr. Johann Olav KossChairmanOlympic AidAurora
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Kuroyanagi,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Tetsuko KuroyanagiTokyo
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Mr. Kuustonen,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Mr. Mikko KuustonenEspoo
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Kwelagobe,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of-what \vedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Mpule KwelagobeNew York
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
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Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Liekens,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Goedele LiekensSchepdaal
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Moratti,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Letizia MorattiMilano
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
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Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Mouskouri,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . .. I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Nana MouskouriCologny
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Mr. N'Dour,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those -who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Mr. Youssou N'DourDakar
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Mr. Nakata,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. .. . I don't think we should be afraid of-what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Mr. Takehito NakataOsaka
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues.while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Nakhirunkanok,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Bui NakhirunkanokMalibu
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,, /
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Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Mr. Nazario de Lima,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Mr. Luis "Ronaldo" Nazario de LimaGeneva
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Dr. Piccard,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . .. I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Dr. Bertrand PiccardLausanne
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Saijonmaa,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegialiry among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those -who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Arja SaijonmaaStockholm
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards.
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Sarandon,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . , I don'(think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Susan SarandonNew York
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Senanayake,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Rosy SenanayakeColombo
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Thommessen,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those \vho have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . . . I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those -who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Vendela ThomessenNew York
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
10 November 2000
Dear Ms. Wright Edelman,
I very much appreciate your presence and participation in the recentmeeting of Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Thisunprecedented event offered an opportunity to bring together as one groupthe talented, distinguished and diverse men and women who draw theattention of the public to the United Nations role in dealing with problemsand issues which are of concern to people everywhere.
The collegiality among you and your genuine desire to be of serviceto others was a great source of encouragement. No one could havecharacterized your mission more eloquently than my friend Harry Belafontewhen we met together at lunch:
"Those who have elected to accept the responsibility of beingadvocates to the United Nations have taken on a noble andformidable task. . .. I don't think we should be afraid of what wedo or be intimidated by those who are our detractors. There are alot of them. If the world were not in trouble there would be no needfor us. ... If there is one thing that we are responsible for, it is tomake sure that we hold leadership and power accountable. "
Ms. Marian Wright EdelmanWashington, D.C.
Your words have dramatized and publicized critically important issues,while deepening public understanding and strengthening support for theUnited Nations. I am deeply grateful for this.
We in the United Nations are now seized with the task of improvingour work with you. We have benefited enormously from your comments,both at the public meeting and in private. I hope this communication willcontinue, and look forward to our future work together.
Again, many thanks and best personal regards.
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan