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30 August 2024

SG/SM/22347

Artificial Intelligence ‘Must Serve Humanity Equitably, Safely’, Secretary-General Stresses, in Message for International Day of Democracy

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Democracy, observed on 15 September:

29 August 2024

SG/SM/22346

‘Only Together Can Countries Leverage Multilateral Support’, Achieve Prosperity, Says Secretary-General, in Message for South-South Cooperation Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, observed on 12 September:

28 August 2024

SG/SM/22345

Secretary-General Calls for ‘Immediate Cessation’ of Military Operations in Occupied West Bank

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

27 August 2024

SG/SM/22344

Paralympic Games ‘Shine Spotlight on Possibilities, Potential of More Than 1 Billion Persons with Disabilities’, Secretary-General Tells Conference

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Disability Inclusion Conference, in Paris today:

27 August 2024

SG/SM/22343

‘Spare No Effort to Safeguard Education’ Urges Secretary-General, In Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, observed 9 September:

26 August 2024

SG/SM/22342

Secretary-General, at Pacific Island Forum Opening Ceremony, Says Greater Financial, Technological Support for Region Crucial to Protect Climate, Save World

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Pacific Islands Forum Opening Ceremony, in Tonga today:

25 August 2024

SG/SM/22341

Deeply Concerned by Significant Increase in Exchanges of Fire Across Blue Line, Secretary-General Calls for Immediate De-Escalation

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

23 August 2024

SG/SM/22340

On Anniversary of Rohingya Displacement from Myanmar, Secretary-General Calls on All Parties to End Violence, Protect Civilians

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

22 August 2024

SG/A/2309*

Secretary-General Appoints Yesim Oruc of Türkiye United Nations Resident Coordinator in Republic of Moldova

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Yesim Oruc of Türkiye as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Republic of Moldova, with the host Government’s approval, starting on 22 August.

21 August 2024

SG/SM/22339

Governments Should Advance Anti-Racism Laws, Private Sector Root Out Bias in Workplace, Secretary-General Says in Message for Observance Honouring People of African Descent

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for People of African Descent, observed on 31 August: