Despite Strengthening of Normative Protection Framework, Compliance Has Deteriorated, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Open Debate

2019-05-23 Information

Despite Strengthening of Normative Protection Framework, Compliance Has Deteriorated, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Open Debate

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict,

International Affairs

2019-05-23 Information

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Attacks in Central African Republic, Urging End to All Violence by Armed Groups, Commitment to Peace Accord

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attacks

International Affairs

2019-05-22 Information

Failure to Reduce Emissions Will Lead to Undermining Sustainable Development, Security across Africa, Secretary-General Warns in Message for Africa Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for Africa Day, observed on 25 May: Earlier this year, during a visit to

International Affairs

2019-05-21 Information

Secretary-General, Addressing Dialogue Series, Praises African Countries’ Long Record of ‘Keeping Borders, Hearts Open’ to Refugees

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the African Dialogue Series, in New York today: Welcome to the Africa

International Affairs

2019-05-21 Information

Tackling Complex Global Crises Requires Collective Action, Secretary-General Tells Economic and Social Council’s Operational Activities Segment

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Economic and Social Council’s operational activities segment, in New York today:

International Affairs

2019-05-21 Information

Halt Environmentally Harmful Practices, Promote Sustainable Production Patterns, Secretary-General Says in International Day for Biological Diversity Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for Biological Diversity, observed on 22 May: From individual species

International Affairs

2019-05-18 Information

To Tackle Climate Change, Leaders Must Tax Pollution, Not People, End Coal Plant Construction by 2020, Secretary-General Urges, Concluding Pacific Region Visit

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ statement at the end of his visit to the Pacific, in Port Vila, Vanuatu,

International Affairs

2019-05-18 Information

Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Attack on Peacekeepers in Mali

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General condemns today’s attacks against

International Affairs

2019-05-16 Information

Secretary-General Hails Fiji’s Courage, Conviction in Taking on Global Challenges, including Climate, Development, Peacekeeping, in Address to Parliament

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ address to the Fijian Parliament, in Suva today: I am delighted to be here

International Affairs

2019-05-16 Information

Activities of Secretary-General in Switzerland, 7-10 May

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres departed New York on Tuesday, 7 May, for Geneva, Switzerland, where he arrived on Wednesday morning.

International Affairs

2019-05-16 Information

Humankind Has Shared Responsibility to Ensure Technological Advances Serve Common Good, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Observance

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, observed on 17 May: Today we

International Affairs

2019-05-15 Information

Pacific Islands Have Unique Moral Authority to Speak Out on Climate Change, Secretary-General Emphasizes at Forum Leaders Meeting

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Pacific Island Forum Leaders meeting, in Suva, Fiji, today: Thank you,

International Affairs

2019-05-15 Information

Political Will Vital to Achieving Carbon Neutrality, Secretary-General Stresses at Meeting of Pacific Island Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the closing of the high-level political dialogue of the Pacific Island Forum

International Affairs

2019-05-15 Information

Secretary-General Commends Progress in Sudan Talks, Stressing Need to Avoid Violence That Could Undermine Safety, Security, Stability

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General commends the progress achieved

International Affairs

2019-05-14 Information

Hate Speech Spreading Like Wildfire on Social Media, Secretary-General Warns during Visit with Christchurch Muslims, Stressing ‘We Must Extinguish It’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks during his visit to the Muslim community in Christchurch, New Zealand, today: As