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Secretary-General: Press Release

13 February 2018

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Radio, Sports Can Unite Communities, Help People Achieve Full Potential, Secretary-General Says in Video Message for International Observance

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message for World Radio Day, under the theme “Radio and Sports”, observed today:

11 February 2018

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Secretary-General Expresses Deep Sadness over Deadly Plane Accident near Moscow, Extends Condolences to Victims’ Families, Government of Russian Federation

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

11 February 2018

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Secretary-General Extends Condolences to Family of Human Rights ‘Giant’ Asma Jahangir, Calling Her Tireless Advocate for Inalienable Rights, Equality

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

10 February 2018

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Secretary-General Monitoring ‘Alarming’ Military Escalation in Syria, Urges All Parties to Defuse Tensions, Move Swiftly towards Political Solution

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

9 February 2018

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Let Olympics Be Beacon for Human Solidarity, Culture of Peace, Secretary-General Says in Video Message for Pre-Ceremony at PyeongChang Winter Games

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message for the pre‑ceremony at the PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games, in the Republic of Korea today:

9 February 2018

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Hoping Olympic Games Open Window of Opportunity for Serious Denuclearization Talks, Secretary-General Pledges Full Support at Republic of Korea President’s Lunch

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ toast at the official lunch hosted by President Moon Jae‑in of the Republic of Korea, in Gangneung today:

8 February 2018

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Concerted Efforts Needed to Overcome Systemic Bias Preventing Women, Girls from Pursuing Science, Secretary-General Says in International Day Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed on 11 February, aired in New York today:

8 February 2018

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Secretary-General Appoints Lisa Filipetto of Australia Head, United Nations Support Office in Somalia

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Lisa Filipetto of Australia as Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS).

7 February 2018

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Secretary-General Appoints Dereje Wordofa of Ethiopia Deputy Executive Director (Programme) of United Nations Population Fund

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Dereje Wordofa of Ethiopia as Deputy Executive Director (Programme) of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

6 February 2018

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Secretary-General Appoints Jamie McGoldrick of Ireland Deputy Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Jamie McGoldrick of Ireland as Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory. He succeeds Robert Piper of Australia, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for his commitment and dedicated service.