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12 June 2024

SG/SM/22267

‘Humanitarian Work Saves Lives, Protects Communities, Creates Hope’, Says Secretary-General, in Video Message to Data Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Humanitarian Data Forum, taking place in The Hague from 12 to 14 June:

12 June 2024

SG/SM/22266

We Must ‘Reimagine a World Where Trade Is a Force for Shared Prosperity — Not Geopolitical Rivalry’, Secretary-General Tells Global Leaders Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Global Leaders Forum for the sixtieth anniversary of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in Geneva today:

12 June 2024

SG/SM/22270

Secretary-General Saddened by Tragic Death of Malawi Vice-President Saulos Chilima

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

12 June 2024

SG/SM/22271

Let Us Plant ‘Seeds for Non-Violence, Justice, Hope’, Secretary-General Stresses, in 100-Day Countdown to International Peace Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the 100-day countdown, beginning on 13 June, to the International Day of Peace, observed on 21 September:

11 June 2024

SG/SM/22265

Let Us Salute Seafarers ‘for Their Essential Work, Support Their Safety’, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Day of the Seafarer, observed on 25 June:

11 June 2024

SG/SM/22264

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Can Only Be Solved through ‘a Political Solution’, Based on two States, Secretary-General Tells Jordan Conference

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the “Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza” conference, in Sweimeh, Jordan today:

10 June 2024

SG/A/2297

Secretary-General Appoints Anacláudia Marinheiro Centeno Rossbach of Brazil Executive Director, United Nations Human Settlements Programme

Following nomination by the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, the General Assembly, on 7 June, elected Anacláudia Marinheiro Centeno Rossbach of Brazil as Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).

7 June 2024

SG/SM/22262

States Must Step Up Commitments to Combat Hatred, Promote Diversity, Says Secretary-General, Marking Day for Countering Hate Speech

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, observed 18 June:

7 June 2024

SG/SM/22263

Let Us Recommit ‘to Protecting Hospitals, Health-Care Facilities during Conflict’, Says Secretary-General in Message on Day for Elimination of Sexual Violence

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, observed on 19 June:

7 June 2024

SG/SM/22261

Warning ‘Risk of Nuclear Weapon Being Used Has Reached Heights Not Seen since Cold War, Secretary-General Urges Moving Back from Brink

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the annual conference of the Arms Control Association, in Washington, D.C., today: