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Secretary-General: Press Release

14 April 2025

SG/SM/22622

Reparative Justice Frameworks Grounded in International Human Rights Law Essential to Ending Racism, Secretary-General Tells Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, delivered by Courtenay Rattray, Chef the Cabinet, to the fourth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, in New York today:

14 April 2025

SG/SM/22624

As Sudan’s Brutal Conflict Enters Third Year, Secretary-General Demands Renewed Focus, End to Weapons Flowing into Country, Stressing Civilians Paying Highest Price

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

14 April 2025

SG/SM/22623

Following Hottest Year on Record, Secretary-General Says Scaling Up Renewable Power, Adaptation Key for Restoring Good Health to Mother Earth, in Observance Message

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

13 April 2025

SG/SM/22621

Secretary-General ‘Deeply Alarmed and Shocked’ over Deadly Missile Attack in Ukraine

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

13 April 2025

SG/SM/22620

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Killing of Scores of Civilians in North Darfur, Sudan, including Nine Humanitarian Workers

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

13 April 2025

SG/SM/22619

Secretary-General, in Welcome Video Message to UN Pavilion at Expo 2025, Urges Unity to Build Better, More Peaceful Future

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ UN Pavilion welcome video message at Expo 2025, in Osaka, Japan, today:

11 April 2025

SG/SM/22618

Push World to Deliver on Commitments Set Forth in Pact for the Future, Secretary-General Urges at G7+ Ministerial Meeting

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the opening of the Group of Seven Plus (g7+) ministerial meeting, in Dili, today:

9 April 2025

SG/SM/22617

Deeply Saddened by Passing of Former General Assembly President, Interim African Union Chairperson, Secretary-General Hails Amara Essy for Effective Leadership

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

9 April 2025

SG/T/3424

Activities of Secretary-General in Belgium, 18-21 March

On Tuesday evening, 18 March, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Brussels to meet with European Union leaders.

9 April 2025

SG/T/3423

Activities of Secretary-General in Switzerland, 16-18 March

On Sunday, 16 March, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, where he convened the two Cypriot leaders and the Guarantor Powers of Greece, Türkiye and the United Kingdom for an informal meeting on Cyprus at the United Nations Office in Geneva.