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12 October 2020

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Secretary-General Urges Finance Ministers to Ensure Development Banks Policies, Portfolios Align with Goals of Paris Agreement on Climate Change

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the fourth meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, today:

12 October 2020

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Investment in Stronger Mental Health Systems Key for Defeating COVID-19, Ensuring Universal Coverage, Secretary-General Tells World Health Organization Event

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the World Health Organization (WHO) “Big Event” on mental health, today:

12 October 2020

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Secretary-General Commends Climate Action Network ‘World We Want’ Campaign for Broadcasting Inspiring Stories from Front Lines of Global Crisis

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the Climate Action Network “World We Want” public mobilization campaign, today:

12 October 2020

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Secretary-General Announces Special Summit to Tackle World Hunger, Create Sustainable, Inclusive Supply Chain, in Message for World Food Week

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the launch of World Food Week, today:

10 October 2020

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Secretary-General Welcomes Humanitarian Ceasefire Agreement between Azerbaijan, Armenia, Urges Global Support for Parties’ Work towards Peaceful Resolutions

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

9 October 2020

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Highlighting COVID-19 Impact on Africa, Secretary-General Urges Development Partners at High-Level Event to Increase Resources Needed for Recovery

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the “Mobilizing with Africa II” high‑level event at the World Bank‑International Monetary Fund annual meetings, today:

9 October 2020

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Secretary-General, concerned about Protests Following Elections in Kyrgyz Republic, Urges All Actors to Refrain from Violence

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

9 October 2020

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Secretary-General Calls Girls ‘New Leaders of Our Time’ in World Day Message, Urging Every Country to Make Sure Laws, Policies, Practices Support Them

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of the Girl, observed on 11 October:

9 October 2020

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Secretary-General Urges More Investment in Policies to Protect Nature, Wildlife, Biodiversity, in Message for World Migratory Bird Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World Migratory Bird Day, observed on 10 October:

9 October 2020

SG/SM/20324

Marking Fortieth Anniversary, Secretary-General Calls Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Dynamic, Responsive to Emerging Challenges

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the fortieth anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, today: