February 18    Non-Proliferation and Armed Violence
 

 

H.E. Ambassador Peter Maurer, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations, was named Secretary of State of the Swiss Foreign Affairs Office in January. Join this luncheon discussion on key challenges facing the UN, including non-proliferation, climate change, and peacekeeping operations. Event details.


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WorldBoston

in collaboration with the UN Association of Greater Boston and Swissnex
 

cordially invite you to a luncheon with:

 

Non-Proliferation & Armed Violence
 And other key challenges facing the United Nations

Amb. Peter Maurer, Switzerland's Permanent Representative to the UN
Date: Thursday, February 18
Time:

11:30 am ~ Member Reception
Noon - 1:30 pm ~ Luncheon & Program
Venue: Hampshire House
84 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
Cost: $30 for WorldBoston and UNA-GB members and students; $50 for general admission
RSVP: Registration required by Friday, February 12
Please call 617-542-8995 ext. 101 or e-mail wb@worldboston.org
 Cancellations after February 16 and no-shows will be billed in full
Bio:

 

 Ambassador Maurer has been named Switzerland’s new secretary of state in the Foreign Affairs Office, where he will serve Federal Councilor Micheline Calmy-Rey. He has served as Permanent Representative to the United Nations since September 2004.

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