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25 November 2019

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In Message for International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Secretary-General Says United Nations Committed to Leading by Example with Inclusion Strategy

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on 3 December:

25 November 2019

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Marking International Day, Secretary-General Urges International Community to Promote Women’s Rights, Take Stand against Sexual Violence, Misogyny

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, observed on 25 November:

25 November 2019

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Corporations Must Step Up Efforts to Promote Responsible Practices, Sustainable Development Goals, Secretary-General Tells Business and Human Rights Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights, in Geneva today:

25 November 2019

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Tackling Climate Crisis ‘Is a Battle for Our Lives’, Secretary-General Tells Sustainable Development Forum, Stressing Solutions Exist through Innovation

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the Sustainable Development Forum, “Common Future”, held in Moscow today:

24 November 2019

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Secretary-General, Condemning Deadly Attack on United Nations Personnel in Afghanistan, Calls on Authorities to Bring Perpetrators to Account

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

23 November 2019

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Noting Peaceful Marches in Colombia, President’s National Dialogue, Secretary-General Calls on All Actors to Refrain from Violence

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

23 November 2019

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Secretary-General Congratulates Member States for Successful Conference on Establishing Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons

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

22 November 2019

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Financial Cost of Focus on Crisis Response Unsustainable, Secretary-General Tells Peacebuilding Commission, Calls for Rebalanced Approach around Prevention

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the meeting of the Peacebuilding Commission on the 2020 Review, in New York today:

22 November 2019

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Public, Private Investment Vital for Championing Social, Environmental Change, Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Global Finance Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the International Finance Forum, held in Guangzhou, China, from 22 to 24 November:

21 November 2019

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Friends on Digital Technologies ‘a Formidable Global Force’ for Inclusiveness, Secretary-General Says, Urging Group to Cross Political, Regional Boundaries

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the first meeting of the Group of Friends on Digital Technologies, in New York today: