Secretary-General

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

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:

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:

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

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, observed on 29 November:

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the Remembrance Day for All Victims of Chemical Warfare, observed on 30 November:

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, observed today:

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for World AIDS Day, observed on 1 December:

Following the recommendation of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, after consultation with Member States, the General Assembly confirmed Filippo Grandi of Italy as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for a further two‑and‑a‑half‑year term, beginning 1 January 2021 and ending 30 June 2023.  While the Secretary‑General had intended to request the General Assembly to elect Mr. Grandi for a further term of five years, Mr. Grandi was agreeable, owing to personal reasons, to the shorter term.  Mr. Grandi is currently serving an initial five‑year term as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

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