UN Praises Pavarotti
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The UN News Centre reports on Secretary General Ban Ki-moon issuing an official statement on the passing of beloved tenor Luciano Pavarotti. The statement reads, "The Secretary-General notes that Mr. Pavarotti made a profound contribution not only to music and the arts, but also to people in need around the world. His work for children -- particularly those affected by armed conflict -- stretched from Afghanistan to Liberia and beyond. By staging concerts and marshalling talented friends to help raise funds, he generated millions of dollars for humanitarian aid. A true friend of the UN, he described himself as “a small link to help promote the humanitarian aims and inviolable rights which are under the United Nations flag”. The Secretary-General joins Mr. Pavarotti's countless fans and admirers, as well as all those he worked to help and heal, in giving thanks for his life."
The full detail of the article, which also discusses an additional statement made by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees can be read here: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=23716&Cr=pavarotti&Cr1=peace
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