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Secretary-General: Press Release

27 August 2024

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Paralympic Games ‘Shine Spotlight on Possibilities, Potential of More Than 1 Billion Persons with Disabilities’, Secretary-General Tells Conference

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Disability Inclusion Conference, in Paris today:

27 August 2024

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‘Spare No Effort to Safeguard Education’ Urges Secretary-General, In Message for International Day

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

26 August 2024

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Secretary-General, at Pacific Island Forum Opening Ceremony, Says Greater Financial, Technological Support for Region Crucial to Protect Climate, Save World

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Pacific Islands Forum Opening Ceremony, in Tonga today:

25 August 2024

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Deeply Concerned by Significant Increase in Exchanges of Fire Across Blue Line, Secretary-General Calls for Immediate De-Escalation

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

23 August 2024

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On Anniversary of Rohingya Displacement from Myanmar, Secretary-General Calls on All Parties to End Violence, Protect Civilians

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

22 August 2024

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Secretary-General Appoints Yesim Oruc of Türkiye United Nations Resident Coordinator in Republic of Moldova

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Yesim Oruc of Türkiye as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Republic of Moldova, with the host Government’s approval, starting on 22 August.

21 August 2024

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Governments Should Advance Anti-Racism Laws, Private Sector Root Out Bias in Workplace, Secretary-General Says in Message for Observance Honouring People of African Descent

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for People of African Descent, observed on 31 August:

21 August 2024

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Invest in Clean Air to Save Lives, Combat Climate Change, Secretary-General Observance Message Urges, Noting 8 Million People Die Prematurely Yearly from Airborne Pollution

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

19 August 2024

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‘We Must All Do More to Protect, Safeguard Our Common Humanity’, Says Secretary-General, in Message for World Humanitarian Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Humanitarian Day, observed today:

19 August 2024

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Deeply Concerned about UN Personnel Detained in Yemen by Houthis, Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Forced Entry into High Commissioner for Human Rights’ Premises

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