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21 April 2022

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Ambitious Action Key to Resolving Triple Planetary Crisis of Climate Disruption, Nature Loss, Pollution, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Mother Earth Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Mother Earth Day, observed on 22 April:

20 April 2022

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Secretary-General’s Message Salutes Leading Role of Young People on Climate, Racial Justice, Gender Equality Fronts, in Message to ‘Youth2030’ Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the 2022 Economic and Social Council Youth Forum — “Youth2030: Achieving the SDGs With and For Youth”, held in New York and virtually today:

20 April 2022

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Holy Days Should Be for Reflection, Not Incitement, Secretary-General Stresses in Statement on Jerusalem, Reiterating ‘Provocations’ Must Stop Immediately

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

20 April 2022

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Secretary-General Appoints Damian Cardona Onses of Spain Director, United Nations Information Centre in Canberra

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Damian Cardona Onses of Spain as Director of the United Nations Information Centre in Canberra, Australia. Mr. Cardona assumed his duties on 20 April.

19 April 2022

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Terrible Civilian Toll Could Pale against Horror That Lies Ahead, Secretary-General Warns in Remarks on Easter Appeal for Ukraine

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the press on the Easter appeal for Ukraine today:

16 April 2022

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Secretary-General Hails Approval of Resilience and Sustainability Trust, Saying It Must Be Immediately, Sufficiently Capitalized to Meet Crises

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

15 April 2022

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Provocations on Jerusalem’s Holy Esplanade Must Stop Now, Secretary-General Says, Stressing Need to Respect, Uphold Status Quo at Holy Sites

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

14 April 2022

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Secretary-General ‘Deeply Saddened’ by Loss of Life, Damage Resulting from Flooding in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province

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

13 April 2022

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Secretary-General Appoints Jose Barahona of Spain United Nations Resident Coordinator in Djibouti

On 1 April, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Jose Barahona of Spain as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Djibouti, with the host Government’s approval.

13 April 2022

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Secretary-General Appoints George Wachira of Kenya United Nations Resident Coordinator in Eswatini

On 4 April, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed George Wachira of Kenya as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Eswatini, with the host Government’s approval.