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11 February 2020

SG/SM/19969

Political Resolution of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Still Crucial to Sustainable Middle East Peace, Secretary-General Stresses in Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ opening remarks at the Security Council open briefing on the Middle East, in New York today:

11 February 2020

SG/SM/19968

Dismantle Gender Stereotypes, Promote Women’s, Girls’ Access to Science Education, Jobs, Secretary-General Says in International Day Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed today:

9 February 2020

SG/SM/19967

Africa Least Responsible for Climate Disruption, but among First to Suffer Its Worst Effects, Secretary-General Tells Regional Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa today:

8 February 2020

SG/SM/19965

With 38 Coastal, Island States, Africa Well Placed to Reap Benefits of ‘Blue Economy’, Secretary-General Says at Addis Ababa Event

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres' remarks at the “Blue Economy” event in Addis Ababa today:

8 February 2020

SG/SM/19963

Foreign Powers Fuelling Libya Conflict, Secretary-General Tells African Union Session, Stressing Arms Embargo Violations ‘Are Nothing Short of a Scandal’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the African Union Peace and Security Council session on Libya and the Sahel, in Addis Ababa today:

8 February 2020

SG/SM/19966

Secretary-General Welcomes Verdict Holding 28 Accountable for 2017 Killing of Civilians, United Nations Peacekeepers in Central African Republic

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

8 February 2020

SG/SM/19962

Despite Gains, Poverty ‘Still Has a Woman’s Face’ Secretary-General Tells High-Level Meeting on Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment in Africa

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the high-level meeting on gender equality and women’s empowerment in Africa, in Addis Ababa today:

8 February 2020

SG/SM/19964

Secretary-General Stresses Need for Less Talk, More Action on Women, Peace, Security, in Remarks at Book Launch of ‘She Stands for Peace’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the She Stands for Peace book launch in Addis Ababa today:

8 February 2020

SG/SM/19961

Secretary-General Highlights Gendered Inequality, Lack of Easy Access to Public Transport, in Message for World Urban Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the World Urban Forum in Abu Dhabi today:

6 February 2020

SG/SM/19960

Secretary-General Calls for Decade of Zero Female Genital Mutilation, Calling Practice ‘Extreme Violence against Girls’, in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, observed today: