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24 September 2019

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No Exceptions to Zero Tolerance for Sexual Abuse by United Nations Personnel, Secretary-General Stresses in Circle of Leadership Social Media Video

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message for the Circle of Leadership’s social media campaign against sexual exploitation and abuse, in New York today:

24 September 2019

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At Heads of State, Government Lunch, Secretary-General Toasts to Creating ‘An Earth on Which We All Can Live in Peace and in Prosperity’

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ toast at the luncheon for Heads of State and Government, in New York today:

24 September 2019

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Warning against ‘Great Fracture’, Secretary-General Calls on General Assembly to Reconnect with Organization’s Values, Uphold Human Rights, Restore Trust

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the opening of the seventy‑fourth session of the General Assembly, in New York today:

23 September 2019

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‘Climate Emergency Is the Fight of Our Lives, for Our Lives’, Secretary-General Tells Summit, Urging That No More New Coal Power Plants Be Built after 2020

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ closing remarks at the 2019 Climate Action Summit, in New York today:

23 September 2019

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Secretary-General, at Event on Religious Freedom, Announces Initiatives to Combat Hate Speech, Ensure Safety for Places of Worship

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks to the event on religious freedom, in New York today:

23 September 2019

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Secretary-General Welcomes ‘Most Comprehensive Agreement Ever’ on Global Health, Advocating Universal Coverage by 2030, during General Assembly Meeting

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage, in New York today:

23 September 2019

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Nature Striking Back with Fury, Secretary-General Tells Climate Action Summit, Calling ‘Apocalyptic’ Bahamas Destruction ‘the Future — if We Do Not Act Now’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the 2019 Climate Action Summit, in New York today:

23 September 2019

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As Wildfires, Heatwaves Sweep Globe, Urgent Action Key to Stopping Alarming Rate of Deforestation, Secretary-General Warns at Alliance for Rainforests Event

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Alliance for Rainforests event, in New York today:

22 September 2019

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Bet on Green Economy, Secretary-General Urges Banks at Launch of ‘UN Principles for Responsible Banking’, Warning ‘Grey Economy’ Has No Future

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the launch of “United Nations Principles for Responsible Banking”, in New York today:

21 September 2019

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You Have Unique Moral Authority to Speak Out on Climate Crisis, Secretary-General Tells Pacific Island Leaders, Pledging Support for Their Priorities

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the meeting with Pacific Islands Forum leaders, in New York today: