In progress at UNHQ

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the fifth United Nations Special Thematic Session on Water and Disasters: “Building Back Better towards a More Resilient and Sustainable Post-COVID-19 World”, in Brussels today:

24 June 2021

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Deputy Secretary-General Calls Outdoor Air Pollution Bigger Killer than Childhood Malnutrition, Contaminated Water, in Message to African Development Bank Event

Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message to the side event on climate change and green growth at the fifty-sixth annual meeting of the African Development Bank today:

24 June 2021

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Secretary-General Highlights Europe’s Key Role as Bridge Builder to Safeguard Human Rights, Tackle Climate Crisis, COVID-19 Worldwide, at European Parliament Session

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the plenary session of the European Parliament, in Brussels today:

23 June 2021

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Solution to Syria’s Humanitarian Tragedy Can Only Be Political, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Stressing ‘It Is Time to End This Decade-Long Nightmare’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria today:

23 June 2021

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Early Action Saves Lives, Reduces Suffering, Cuts Costs, Secretary-General Tells Economic and Social Council Humanitarian Affairs Segment

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the opening of the 2021 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Humanitarian Affairs Segment in Geneva today:

23 June 2021

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Improving Security for Citizens Will Contribute to Further Progress on Political Track, Secretary-General Tells Berlin II Conference on Libya

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Berlin II Conference on Libya today:

22 June 2021

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Swift Withdrawal of International Troops Sparks Widespread Fear in Afghanistan, Experts Tell Security Council, Sounding Alarm over Taliban Military Gains

Amid the swift withdrawal of troops by the United States and its allies from Afghanistan, the Taliban is flexing its military muscle to gain greater control of the country’s territory, speakers warned the Security Council in a videoconference meeting today, as one civil society leader urged members to help avert a “Rwanda-type genocide” in the conflict-plagued country.