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28 June 2021

SG/SM/20801

Framework for Protection of Children Must Adapt in Face of Evolving Conflicts, Multiple Threats, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council meeting on children and armed conflict today:

26 June 2021

SG/SM/20799

Secretary-General Deeply Shocked by ‘Unacceptable’ Killing of Humanitarian Workers in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region, Saying Perpetrators Must Be Found, Punished

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

26 June 2021

SG/SM/20800

Secretary-General Condemns Attack on Helicopter Carrying President of Colombia

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

25 June 2021

SG/SM/20798

Strongly Condemning Air Strike on Village in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region, Secretary-General Reiterates Need to Protect Civilians

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

25 June 2021

SG/SM/20797

Law Enforcement Must Pursue Criminals at Upper Levels of Trafficking Chain, Says Secretary-General, Citing Research in Day against Drug Abuse Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed on 26 June:

25 June 2021

SG/SM/20796

Future of World Trade Depends on Seafarers, Secretary-General Says, in Message for International Day, Citing ‘Immense’ COVID-19 Toll

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of the Seafarer today:

25 June 2021

SG/SM/20795

Adaptation Cannot Be Forgotten Piece of Climate Equation, Secretary-General Stresses, in Remarks to Special Thematic Session on Water and Disasters

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the fifth United Nations Special Thematic Session on Water and Disasters: “Building Back Better towards a More Resilient and Sustainable Post-COVID-19 World”, in Brussels today:

24 June 2021

SG/SM/20794

Secretary-General Highlights Europe’s Key Role as Bridge Builder to Safeguard Human Rights, Tackle Climate Crisis, COVID-19 Worldwide, at European Parliament Session

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the plenary session of the European Parliament, in Brussels today:

23 June 2021

SG/SM/20793

Solution to Syria’s Humanitarian Tragedy Can Only Be Political, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Stressing ‘It Is Time to End This Decade-Long Nightmare’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria today:

23 June 2021

SG/SM/20792

Early Action Saves Lives, Reduces Suffering, Cuts Costs, Secretary-General Tells Economic and Social Council Humanitarian Affairs Segment

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the opening of the 2021 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Humanitarian Affairs Segment in Geneva today: