In an historic speech on 31 January 2006 at Central Hall Westminster, Kofi Annan delivered a wide-ranging address to a large audience of UNA-UK members, diplomats and civil society.
The event commemorated the 60th anniversary of the first meeting of the UN General Assembly, which was itself held in Central Hall Westminster in January 1946.
The event was opened by the new Chair of UNA-UK, Lord Hannay of Chiswick. Foreign Secretary Jack Straw shared his fond memories of his active involvement in UNA as a student, and warmly introduced the Secretary-General.
Commenting after the event, UNA-UK Executive Director Sam Daws said, "UNA-UK is delighted to have hosted this major policy speech by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. The Secretary-General gave a frank account of progress achieved to date on UN reform and the main obstacles to success. His answers to questions from the audience - especially his assessment of his time in office - were wonderfully candid, and served as a reminder of his warmth, commitment and contribution to the aims of the United Nations."
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