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1 March 2021

SG/SM/20609

Disappointing Outcome of Yemen Funding Conference Mere ‘Down Payment’ to Prevent Famine, Secretary-General Says, Asking Donors to Boost Pledges

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

1 March 2021

SG/SM/20607

As Famine Looms in Yemen, Secretary-General Calls on Donors to Fund $3.85 Billion Humanitarian Appeal, Describes Recent Aid Decline as ‘Death Sentence’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the high-level pledging event for Yemen, today:

1 March 2021

SG/SM/20608

‘Pandemic Recovery Is Our Chance’, Secretary-General Tells Aswan Forum, Pledging Solidarity with Africa amid Efforts to Expand COVID-19 Vaccination

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the opening of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development, held from 1 to 5 March:

28 February 2021

SG/SM/20606

Secretary-General Condemns Use of Lethal Force against Protestors in Myanmar

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

26 February 2021

SG/SM/20605

Strongly Condemning Abduction of Over 300 Schoolgirls in Nigeria, Secretary-General Calls for Their Immediate Release, Safe Return Home

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

26 February 2021

SG/SM/20604

New United Nations Climate Change Report ‘Red Alert’ for Planet, Secretary-General Says, Warning Current Emission Plans Not Enough to Adequately Curb Global Temperature Rise

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

26 February 2021

SG/A/2026

Secretary-General Appoints Stephen Jackson of Ireland United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kenya

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Stephen Jackson of Ireland as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kenya, with the host Government’s approval.

25 February 2021

SG/SM/20603

Secretary-General, Welcoming Launch of International Financial Accountability Panel’s Final Report, Says Economies Must Be Fair, Inclusive

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the launch of the final report of the High-level Panel on International Financial Accountability, Transparency and Integrity for Achieving the 2030 Agenda, today:

25 February 2021

SG/SM/20600

Secretary-General Extends Mandate of Special Tribunal for Lebanon, to Last until It Completes Pending Cases or Exhausts Funding

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

25 February 2021

SG/SM/20601

Secretary-General Urges Government, Business to Step Up Conservation, Heed Voices of Forest Dwellers, in Message on World Wildlife Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World Wildlife Day, observed on 3 March: