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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:

21 August 2024

SG/SM/22338

Invest in Clean Air to Save Lives, Combat Climate Change, Secretary-General Observance Message Urges, Noting 8 Million People Die Prematurely Yearly from Airborne Pollution

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed on 7 September:

19 August 2024

SG/SM/22337

‘We Must All Do More to Protect, Safeguard Our Common Humanity’, Says Secretary-General, in Message for World Humanitarian Day

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

19 August 2024

SG/SM/22336

Deeply Concerned about UN Personnel Detained in Yemen by Houthis, Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Forced Entry into High Commissioner for Human Rights’ Premises

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

19 August 2024

SG/A/2308*

Secretary-General Appoints William Davis Director of United Nations Information Centre in Washington, D.C.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed William Davis of the United States as Director of the United Nations Information Centre in Washington, D.C.

17 August 2024

SG/SM/22335

Secretary-General Commends Decision of Sudanese Authorities to Reopen Adre Border Crossing between Chad, Darfur

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

15 August 2024

SG/SM/22334

Citing Legacy of Destruction, Secretary-General, in Observance Message, Says World Must Speak with One Voice to Finally End Nuclear Testing

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day against Nuclear Tests, observed on 29 August:

12 August 2024

SG/SM/22333

Welcoming Action to Restore Calm, Organize Parliamentary Elections in Bangladesh, Secretary-General Urges Interim Government to Continue Inclusivity Efforts

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

12 August 2024

SG/SM/22332

Secretary-General, in Observance Message, Urges Greater Action by Governments, Digital Platforms, Political Leaders to End Violence Based on Religion, Beliefs

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, observed on 22 August:

12 August 2024

SG/SM/22331

With Under-Representation in Voice, Over-Representation in Challenges, Africa Must Have Permanent Seat, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Citing ‘Glaring Omission’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council debate on “Maintenance of Peace and Security: Addressing the Historical Injustice and Enhancing Africa’s Effective Representation in the United Nations Security Council”, in New York today: