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1 December 2020

SG/SM/20462

Secretary-General’s Observance Message Stresses Need to Account for Hopes, Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Accessible, Sustainable Post-Pandemic World

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

1 December 2020

SG/SM/20466

Honour Second World War Dead by Upholding United Nations Charter, Joining Global Ceasefire, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly at Commemorate Meeting

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly Solemn Meeting in Commemoration of all Victims of the Second World War, held today:

1 December 2020

SG/A/1993

Secretary-General Appoints François Batalingaya of Rwanda United Nations Resident Coordinator in Comoros

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed François Batalingaya of Rwanda as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Comoros, with the host Government’s approval.

1 December 2020

SG/SM/20465

New Global Deal That Shares Power, Resources Would Be Crucial in Building Just, Sustainable Future, Secretary-General Tells World Summit for Social Development

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the commemoration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the World Summit for Social Development, held today:

1 December 2020

SG/SM/20460

Only Two-State Solution Realizing Both Palestinian, Israeli Aspirations Can Yield Sustainable Peace, Secretary-General Reiterates, in International Day Remarks

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2020 Virtual Meeting, held today:

1 December 2020

SG/SM/20461

Women, Girls Remain Vast Majority of 40 Million Slavery Victims, Secretary-General Points Out in International Day Message

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, today:

1 December 2020

SG/SM/20459

Global Compact on Migration Crucial for Recovery from COVID-19, Secretary-General Says at Launch of Report, Stressing Human Diversity ‘an Asset, Not a Threat’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the launch of the report “From Promise to Action: The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration”, today:

1 December 2020

SG/SM/20458

World Facing Worse Humanitarian Crisis since Second World War, Secretary-General Tells Global Overview, Calling for International Ceasefire, $35 Billion in Aid

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to launch the 2021 Global Humanitarian Overview, held today:

1 December 2020

SG/SM/20457

Recovery from COVID-19 Pandemic Must Include Global Anti-Corruption Measures, Secretary-General Tells Conference, Stressing ‘Too Much Is at Stake’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the International Anti-Corruption Conference “Designing 2030: Truth, Trust and Transparency”, held today:

30 November 2020

SG/SM/20456

United Nations Aims to be ‘Employer of Choice’ for World’s 1 Billion Persons with Disabilities, Secretary-General Tells Conference of States Parties

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ opening remarks at the thirteenth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, held today: