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12 October 2020

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Secretary-General Announces Special Summit to Tackle World Hunger, Create Sustainable, Inclusive Supply Chain, in Message for World Food Week

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the launch of World Food Week, today:

10 October 2020

SG/SM/20328

Secretary-General Welcomes Humanitarian Ceasefire Agreement between Azerbaijan, Armenia, Urges Global Support for Parties’ Work towards Peaceful Resolutions

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

9 October 2020

SG/SM/20323

Highlighting COVID-19 Impact on Africa, Secretary-General Urges Development Partners at High-Level Event to Increase Resources Needed for Recovery

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the “Mobilizing with Africa II” high‑level event at the World Bank‑International Monetary Fund annual meetings, today:

9 October 2020

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Secretary-General, concerned about Protests Following Elections in Kyrgyz Republic, Urges All Actors to Refrain from Violence

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

9 October 2020

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Secretary-General Calls Girls ‘New Leaders of Our Time’ in World Day Message, Urging Every Country to Make Sure Laws, Policies, Practices Support Them

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of the Girl, observed on 11 October:

9 October 2020

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Secretary-General Urges More Investment in Policies to Protect Nature, Wildlife, Biodiversity, in Message for World Migratory Bird Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World Migratory Bird Day, observed on 10 October:

9 October 2020

SG/SM/20324

Marking Fortieth Anniversary, Secretary-General Calls Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Dynamic, Responsive to Emerging Challenges

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the fortieth anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, today:

9 October 2020

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‘Delighted’ Secretary-General Hails World Food Programme’s Nobel Peace Prize Award, Calling its Humanitarian-Driven Work ‘Above the Realm of Politics’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ statement on the awarding of the 2020 Nobel Prize for Peace to the World Food Programme, today:

8 October 2020

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Secretary-General Launches Call for Action to Advance Women’s Peacekeeping Role by Embracing Gender Data Revolution, Adopting Feminist Approach

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks launching a call to action following a round-table discussion on women, peace and security in peacekeeping contexts, held today:

8 October 2020

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Women Play Essential Role in Achieving, Sustaining Peace, Secretary-General Tells Peacekeeping Round Table, Highlighting Key Achievements across Regions