UN celebrates Kofi Annan, five years after his passing

The United Nations has paid glowing tributes in honour of its late General Secretary, Kofi Annan, five years after his death.

Friday marks five years since the passing of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who has been regarded by so many as a guiding force for good.Today and every day, we remember him.

— United Nations (@UN) August 18, 2023
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in a tribute on Twitter, said he was honoured to call Mr Annan a mentor and proud to call him a friend.

Friday marks five years since the passing of former @UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.I was honoured to call Kofi Annan a mentor and proud to call him a friend.His legacy as a global champion for peace remains an inspiration in our lives and our work.

🇬🇭 On this day, we remember with pride, Kofi Annan, one of our own – former @UN Secretary-General & Nobel Peace Laureate, who departed #OnThisDay in 2018.We honour his unwavering commitment to a more just world and his role as a global champion for #peace🕊️ pic.twitter.com/09hFr2mLol

— UNESCO Ghana (@UnescoGhana) August 18, 2023
UN Geneva, referencing a quote of tolerance from the late Kofi Annan, noted that tolerance as a virtue must be practiced to honour his legacy.

“Tolerance is a virtue that makes peace possible” — Kofi Annan (1938-2018)On the 5th anniversary of the passing of Kofi Annan, let us honour his legacy by taking action.Let's practice tolerance & respect for diversity – values that bring people together & make us all stronger

Kofi Annan was the United Nations – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres