Press Release

1 September 2023

SG/SM/21923

Developed Countries Must Deliver Climate Justice, Secretary-General Tells African Youth Assembly, Underlining Need ‘to Turn Up the Volume in Calling for Change’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the African Youth Climate Assembly, in Nairobi today:

31 August 2023

SG/SM/21922

Secretary-General Conveys Condolences Following Deadly Fire in South Africa, Says United Nations Ready to Assist

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

31 August 2023

SG/SM/21921

Amid World of Deeply Linked Challenges, South-South Cooperation Vital in Shaping Brighter Future, Says Secretary-General, Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, observed on 12 September:

30 August 2023

SG/SM/21919

Secretary-General Expresses Deep Concern over Situation in Gabon

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

30 August 2023

SG/T/3362

Activities of Secretary-General in South Africa, 22-25 August

On Tuesday evening, 22 August, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres departed New York for Johannesburg, South Africa, where he landed late on Wednesday, 23 August.

30 August 2023

SG/SM/21920

Women’s Participation in Policing Promotes Access to Justice for All, Says Secretary-General, Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Police Cooperation, observed on 7 September:

30 August 2023

SG/SM/21918

Protection of Schools, Education Must Be Ensured for Millions of Children, Youth in Crises, Armed Conflict, Secretary-General Stresses on International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, observed 9 September:

29 August 2023

SG/SM/21917

Calling Air Pollution ‘Global Emergency’, Secretary-General Urges Just, Equitable, Transition Away from Fossil Fuels, in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed on 7 September:

27 August 2023

SG/SM/21916

Secretary-General’s Video Message for Institute of International Law’s Anniversary

The text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the anniversary of the Institute of International Law is not available in English. For the French text, please see https://press.un.org/fr/2023/sgsm21916.doc.htm.

27 August 2023

SG/SM/21915

Calling for Radical Rethinking of Approaches to Peace, Security, Secretary-General Urges European Forum Alpbach ‘to Take Bold Steps towards Bold Solutions’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the European Forum Alpbach, in Austria today:

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The Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide expressed concern over the ongoing situation in the South Caucasus, in which it is reported that tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians have left the area for Armenia in the span of just a few days. All efforts must be made to ensure their protection and human rights.