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7 May 2019

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Secretary-General Calls upon Member States to Consider Providing More Funding, Equipment, Trainers, at Security Council Debate on Peacekeeping Operations

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council at the open debate on “United Nations operations: peacekeeping training and capacity-building”, in New York today:

7 May 2019

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Secretary-General, in Message for Day of Vesak, Urges All to Draw Inspiration from Buddha’s Teachings amid Growing Intolerance, Inequality

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the Day of Vesak, observed on 17 May:

6 May 2019

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As Ramadan Begins, Secretary-General Urgently Calls on All Sides to Cease Hostilities in De-Escalation Area of Syria

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

6 May 2019

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‘Women at War’ Exhibition Shows Their Courage, Contribution to Prosperous World, Secretary-General Says, Stressing that History ‘Is Her Story, Too’

Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ remarks at the opening of the exhibition Women at War, in New York today:

6 May 2019

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Eleventh Annual United Nations Global Student Videoconference to Consider Role of Arts in Seeking Justice for Slavery, Transatlantic Slave Trade

“Remember Slavery: The Power of the Arts for Justice” will be the theme for the eleventh annual United Nations Remember Slavery Global Student Videoconference, to be held on Friday, 10 May, at New York Headquarters.

6 May 2019

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Looking beyond Promises of 2030 Agenda, Global Festival Participants Commit to Concrete Action for Sustainable Development Goals

The third edition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Global Festival of Action wrapped up at the weekend, completing three days of inspirational exchanges, learning and co-creation by more than 1,700 participants from all over the world.

6 May 2019

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Welcoming Accord between Mali Government, Opposition Parties, Secretary-General Urges All Stakeholders to Implement 2015 Political Agreement in Full

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

6 May 2019

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Secretary-General, at Memorial Service for Fallen Staff, Stresses Importance of Mitigating Risks Colleagues Face, Supporting Bereaved Families

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the memorial service for fallen staff, in New York today:

5 May 2019

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Secretary-General, Following Events in Gaza with ‘Deep Concern’, Condemns Rocket Fire into Israel, Warning against Further Escalation, Loss of Life

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

3 May 2019

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United Nations Remains Committed to Combating Hatred, Deputy Secretary-General Stresses at Event Honouring Victims of Easter Sunday Attacks in Sri Lanka

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at a commemorative event for the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka, in New York today: