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24 November 2021

SG/SM/21040

Involving Persons with Disabilities in COVID-19 Pandemic Response Key for Building More Inclusive, Accessible World, Secretary-General Observance Message Stresses

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on 3 December:

24 November 2021

SG/SM/21041

Secretary-General Anniversary Message Highlights Critical Role of United Nations Satellite Centre in Environmental Assessments, Humanitarian Relief Operations

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the twentieth anniversary of the United Nations Satellite Centre, today:

23 November 2021

SG/SM/21038

Five Years After Colombia Peace Agreement, Secretary-General Praises ‘Active, Transformative but Always Challenging’ Process, at Anniversary Event

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the ceremony marking the fifth anniversary of the Peace Agreement in Colombia, in Apartadó today:

23 November 2021

SG/SM/21037

On Colombia’s Peace Agreement Anniversary, Secretary-General Welcomes Commitment of Former Combatants, Government’s Land Restitution

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at an event marking the fifth anniversary of the Final Peace Agreement, in the Llano Grande reintegration area in Colombia, today:

23 November 2021

SG/SM/21035

Continued Palestinian Rights Violations, Israeli Settlement-Expansion Threatening Prospects for Two-State Solution, Secretary-General Warns in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, observed on 29 November:

23 November 2021

SG/SM/21036

Only Appropriate Tribute to Victims of Chemical Warfare Is Fully Eliminating Such Heinous Weapons, Secretary-General Says in Remembrance Day Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare, observed on 30 November:

23 November 2021

SG/SM/21034

Warning of Rise in Gender-Based Violence during COVID-19 Pandemic, Secretary-General Observance Message Says Policies to Tackle Root Causes, Protect Women Can End Abuse

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, observed on 25 November:

22 November 2021

SG/SM/21033

Women Make Up Nearly Half of Trafficking Victims, Secretary-General Warns in Video Message to Ministerial Event, Calling for Assistance, Protection

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the “Accelerating the level of commitment to fight human trafficking and modern slavery during the global COVID-19 crisis and beyond” virtual ministerial event, held today:

22 November 2021

SG/SM/21032

Secretary-General, in Video Message, Calls for Harnessing Potential of Digital Technologies to Build Resilience, Propel Circular Economy

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, today:

20 November 2021

SG/SM/21031

Africa’s Prosperity Anchored in Inclusive Industrial Development, Opportunities for Women, Girls, Secretary-General Says on International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for Africa Industrialization Day, observed today: