Special Events: Advocating for UN Values in a Regional Setting - #

This gallery captures highlights from special events ranging from UN Day, Human Rights Day, World Habitat Day, and the UN's Seal the Deal Campaign, to March of the Slum Dwellers among others.

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Executive Secretary Noeleen Heyzer (second from left) and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand H.E Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva (second from right) wave to the crowds during UN Day run. Races started from the UN Regional Headquarters in Bangkok. ESCAP's Peter Van Laere (left) looks on.

October 31, 2009
Bangkok,Thailand

Executive Secretary Noeleen Heyzer (right) with Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand H.E Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva (left) participate in the UN Day Run.

October 31, 2009
Bangkok, Thailand

Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs H.E.George Yeo (left) presents Woman of the Year Award to Executive Secretary Noeleen Heyzer.

Every year Singapore Press Holdings Magazines acknowledges outstanding Singaporean women who have contributed significantly to society, have project the best image of Singapore and are an inspirational role model for other women. The Executive Secretary was the award recipient for 2007 - ceremonies happened in March 2008.

March 5, 2008
Singapore

Executive Secretary Noeleen Heyzer (second right) and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand H.E Mr. Abhisit Jejjajiva (right) stand at attention while Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (center) presides over the flag raising ceremony held at the United Nations Regional headquarters.

October 26, 2009
Bangkok, Thailand

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn delivers a speech at UN Day ceremonies held at the United Nations Conference Center.

October 26, 2009
Thailand

Executive Secretary Noeleen Heyzer (right) with Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn during UN Day celebrations in Bangkok.

October 26 2009
Thailand

Executive Secretary Noeleen Heyzer (right) sends off Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejajjiva (left) after events come to a close on UN day. Looking on is Thailand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Kasit Piromya (center).

26 October 2009
Bangkok,Thailand

Executive Secretary Noeleen Heyzer (right) explains the role of the United Nations in Thailand to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (centre) and H.E Mr. Abhisit Vejajjiva, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand (left) during UN Day in Bangkok.

October 26 2009
Thailand

Executive Secretary attending the Four Regional Slum Dwellers Network event on World Habitat Day.

October 4, 2009
Thailand

Executive Secretary Noeleen Heyzer (second from left) and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand H.E Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva (second from right) wave to the crowds during UN Day run. Races started from the UN Regional Headquarters in Bangkok. ESCAP's Peter Van Laere (left) looks on.

October 31, 2009
Bangkok,Thailand