Stéphane Dujarric de la Rivière (French pronunciation: [stefan dyʒaʁik də la ʁivjɛʁ]; born 25 August 1965) is a French former journalist who has served as a spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General since 2014. Dujarric had previously served as Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan from 2005 to 2006 and then Deputy Communications Director for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon from 2006 to 2007.
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Early life
Dujarric was born in Paris to Francois Dujarric de la Rivière (1933–2018) and his wife Anka Muhlstein (born 1935). He graduated from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. He has been living in the United States for the best part of the last 40 years.
Career
Prior to his current appointment, Dujarric was Director of News and Media for the United Nations Department of Public Information, a position that he had held since March 2011. In this role, he oversaw the UN's television, radio and photo operations. He coordinates the work of the main United Nations news sites. His Division is also responsible for media liaison and accreditation, providing logistical support and information to the international press corps, as well as coverage of official UN meetings, producing written coverage for the media, delegations and the general public, such as press releases, meetings summaries and dissemination of official statements and remarks.
Prior to this assignment, Dujarric was Director of Communications for the UN Development Programme (UNDP).