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2 December 2020

DSG/SM/1512

Deputy Secretary-General Calls for Partnership, Investment in New Urban Agenda, as Number of City Dwellers Expected to Jump 70 Per Cent by 2050

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme’s (UN-Habitat) Pledging Session, “Partner and Pledge for Sustainable Urbanization”, today:

2 December 2020

BIO/5346

New Permanent Representative of United Kingdom Presents Credentials

The new Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations, Barbara Woodward, presented her credentials to the Secretariat today.

2 December 2020

DSG/SM/1510

Urging European Union to Adopt New Climate Targets, Deputy Secretary-General Says Investments in Renewable Energy Produce More Jobs than Fossil Fuels

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks to the “People and Climate: Just Transition in Practice” webinar, in Poland today:

1 December 2020

SG/SM/20463

Secretary-General Hails Volunteering as ‘Backbone of Our Societies’ in Observance Message, Citing Efforts for Most Vulnerable

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on International Volunteer Day, observed on 5 December:

1 December 2020

SC/14369

Security Council Committee concerning Libya Grants Humanitarian Travel Exemption, Valid for Six Months, to Three Listed Individuals

On 1 December 2020, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya decided to grant a humanitarian travel exemption, pursuant to paragraph 16(a) of resolution 1970 (2011), effective from 1 December 2020 through 31 May 2021, to the following three individuals:

1 December 2020

SG/SM/20464

As Pandemic Severs Global Aviation, Secretary-General Urges Industry to Become Resilient, Sustainable, in International Day Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on the International Day Civil Aviation Day, today:

1 December 2020

GA/PAL/1434

Speakers in Palestinian Rights Committee Observe International Day of Solidarity, Call for Conference to Advance Peace Process during 2021

In the context of a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by COVID‑19, speakers called on Israel to end its illegal practices and enable an environment conducive to a negotiated peace with Palestinians, as the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People met today to observe the annual International Day of Solidarity.

1 December 2020

SG/SM/20462

Secretary-General’s Observance Message Stresses Need to Account for Hopes, Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Accessible, Sustainable Post-Pandemic World

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on 3 December:

1 December 2020

SC/14368

Security Council Sanctions Committee Concerning Iraq Removes One Individual and Eleven Entities from Its Sanctions List

On 1 December 2020, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003) approved the removal of the following individual and entities from its List of Individuals and Entities subject to the assets freeze set out by paragraphs 19 and 23 of Security Council resolution 1483 (2003) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations:

1 December 2020

SG/SM/20466

Honour Second World War Dead by Upholding United Nations Charter, Joining Global Ceasefire, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly at Commemorate Meeting

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly Solemn Meeting in Commemoration of all Victims of the Second World War, held today: