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5 October 2023

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Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Attack in Kharkiv Region of Ukraine

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

5 October 2023

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UN Secretary-General, President of International Committee of Red Cross Jointly Call for States to Establish New Prohibitions, Restrictions on Autonomous Weapon Systems

Following is the joint appeal made today by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric, calling on political leaders to urgently establish new international rules on autonomous weapon systems, to protect humanity, issued today:

4 October 2023

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Healthy Ocean Is Foundation of Life, Secretary-General Tells Investment Forum, Urges Greater Focus on Sustainable Fisheries, Clean Energy to Create Blue Economy

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Second Sustainable Blue Economy Investment Forum, in Estoril, Portugal, today:

4 October 2023

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Secretary-General, at General Assembly Consultation on Our Common Agenda, Says Strong Engagement Key to Create Effective Multilateralism for addressing Today’s Challenges

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly consultation on Our Common Agenda, in New York today:

3 October 2023

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Maximize Postal Network’s Reach to Help Boost Digital Inclusion, Drive Progress in Sustainable Development Goals, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Post Day, observed on 9 October:

3 October 2023

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Amplify Girls’ Voices, Stand with Them to Fight Sexism, Secretary-General Urges in Observance Message, Pointing Out Old Forms of Discrimination Continue

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

2 October 2023

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Uphold Mental Health as Universal Human Right to Build Healthier World Where Everyone Thrives, Secretary-General Urges International Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October:

2 October 2023

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Stressing ‘1.5°C Limit Is Possible’, Secretary-General Urges International Climate and Energy Summit to Expedite Fossil-Fuel Phase-Out, Net-Zero Timelines

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the International Climate and Energy Summit, in Madrid today:

2 October 2023

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Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Türkiye

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

2 October 2023

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Secretary-General Appoints Bakhodir Burkhanov of Uzbekistan United Nations Resident Coordinator in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has appointed Bakhodir Burkhanov of Uzbekistan as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Lao People’s Democratic Republic with the host Government’s approval.