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22 June 2020

SG/SM/20135

On Eve of Presidential Polls in Malawi, Secretary-General Stresses Need for Credible, Peaceful Elections, Observing Protocol to Prevent COVID-19 Infection

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

20 June 2020

SG/SM/20134

Concerned about Political Developments in Mali, Secretary-General Supports Calls for Inclusive Dialogue, Urging Restraint from Actions Likely to Fuel Tensions

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

19 June 2020

SG/A/1964*

Secretary-General Appoints Najat Rochdi of Morocco Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident Coordinator for Lebanon

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Najat Rochdi of Morocco as his Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon, in the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon and Resident Coordinator.

19 June 2020

SG/SM/20133

‘New Normal’ of Post-Pandemic Working World Should Focus on Employee Safeguards, Decent Jobs, Financial Relief for Lost Income, Secretary-General Stresses

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks on the Policy Brief “COVID-19 and the World of Work”, in New York today:

18 June 2020

SG/SM/20130

Refugees, Displaced People Must Be Central to COVID-19 Policy Response, Recovery Efforts, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Refugee Day, observed on 20 June:

18 June 2020

SG/SM/20132

Honouring Essential Workers, Secretary-General Video Message for Public Service Day Stresses Need to Better Protect, Invest in Their Well-Being

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for United Nations Public Service Day, observed on 23 June:

18 June 2020

SG/SM/20131

Post-Pandemic Fiscal Stimulus Programmes Must Meet Immediate Needs of Grieving Widows, Their Families, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Widows Day, observed on 23 June:

18 June 2020

SG/A/1963

Secretary-General Appoints Leni Stenseth of Norway Deputy Commissioner-General, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Leni Stenseth of Norway as Deputy Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) at the level of Assistant Secretary-General.

17 June 2020

SG/SM/20129

Secretary-General Warns ‘No Country Is Healthy and Safe Unless All Are’, Calls for Solidarity amid COVID-19, at China-Africa Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the China‑Africa Summit on solidarity against COVID-19, in New York today:

15 June 2020

SG/SM/20126

Businesses Can Be Powerful Force for Good through Ambitious Plans to Increase Financial Transparency, Cut Emissions, Secretary-General Tells Global Compact Leaders Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the United Nations Global Compact Leaders Summit, in New York today: