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19 March 2024

SG/SM/22168

Leaders ‘Must Step Up and Act — Now’ to Address Climate Change, Says Secretary-General, in Message on Launch of Global Report

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the occasion of the State of the Global Climate Report launch:

18 March 2024

SG/SM/22167

Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Deteriorating Situation, Escalating Conflict in Myanmar, Condemns All Violence, Reiterates Call for Civilian Protection

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

18 March 2024

SG/SM/22166

‘Let Us Unite for Human Rights, Dignity, Opportunity for All’, Secretary-General Urges, in Message for Remembrance Day of Transatlantic Slave Trade Victims

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, observed on 25 March:

18 March 2024

SG/SM/22165

Let Us Commit to Building World of Dignity, Justice, Equal Opportunity, Stresses Secretary-General, in Message Marking Day for Eliminating Racial Discrimination

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, observed 21 March:

18 March 2024

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Security Council Press Statement on Situation in Red Sea and Baab al-Mandab

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Yamazaki Kazuyuki (Japan):

18 March 2024

SG/SM/22164

10 European Cities on Track to Be Climate-Neutral by 2030, Secretary-General Tells Regional Summit, Stressing Local Leaders Need Seat at National Policymaking Table

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the tenth European Summit of Regions and Cities, held in Mons, Belgium from 18-19 March:

18 March 2024

SG/SM/22163

Disarmament Now Only Viable Path to Vanquish Senseless, Suicidal Shadow of Nuclear War, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Outlining Six Steps for Non-Proliferation

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the UN Security Council’s open debate on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, in New York today: