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31 March 2021

SG/SM/20668

Draw on Rwanda’s Example of Justice, Reconciliation after 1994 Tutsi Genocide to Stop Hate-Driven Movements, Secretary-General Stresses in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, observed on 7 April:

31 March 2021

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Warning Progress Is Often Reversed, Secretary-General Stresses Need to Complete Work of Clearing, Destroying Deadly Landmines, in Message for International Observance

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, observed on 4 April:

31 March 2021

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Secretary-General Commends Efforts by Sultanate of Oman to End Conflict in Yemen, Alleviate Yemeni People’s Suffering

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

31 March 2021

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Facing Biggest International Tests in Decades, Humankind Must Keep Striving for Better World, Secretary-General Says upon Receiving International Four Freedoms Award

Following are the remarks of UN Secretary-General António Guterres on receiving the International Four Freedoms Award, today:

30 March 2021

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As Plight of Syrians Worsens, Hunger Reaches Record High, International Community Must Fully Commit to Ending Decade-Old War, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ briefing to the General Assembly on the situation in Syria, today:

30 March 2021

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As Syrians Mark Decade of Bloody War, Secretary-General Tells Brussels Conference More Financial Aid Crucial to Address Escalating Humanitarian Needs

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the Brussels V Conference “Supporting the future of Syria and the region”, in Brussels today:

30 March 2021

SG/SM/20662

Bold, Ambitious Action Key to Safeguarding Planet, Secretary-General Say in Video Message for Earth Hour 2021, Stressing Humankind Must ‘Make Peace with Nature’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for Earth Hour 2021, observed 27 March:

29 March 2021

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Secretary-General, in Closing Remarks to High-Level Event on Debt, Liquidity, Calls for Solutions That ‘Work in Real Life’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ closing remarks to the High-level Event on Debt and Liquidity, as delivered in New York and online by Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed today:

29 March 2021

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Secretary-General Calls for Mindset Shift towards Responsible Borrowing, Lending, in Remarks to High-Level Event on Debt, Liquidity

Following are UN Secretary-General opening remarks to the high-level event on debt and liquidity today:

29 March 2021

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Secretary-General Stresses Role of United Nations in Tackling Joint Challenges, Reaffirming Common Values, at Meeting with United States Secretary of State

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ opening remarks at his meeting with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken today: