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21 April 2025

SG/SM/22628

‘Individual, Collective Rights of Indigenous Peoples Are Non-negotiable’, Says Secretary-General, Opening Permanent Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the opening ceremony of the twenty-fourth session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, in New York today:

21 April 2025

SG/SM/22627

Pope Francis ‘Transcendent Voice for Peace, Human Dignity, Social Justice’, Says Secretary-General on Passing of Pontiff

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

19 April 2025

SG/SM/22626

Secretary-General Gravely Concerned over United States Air Strikes on Yemen

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

14 April 2025

SG/SM/22625

Secretary-General ‘Deeply Alarmed’ by Israeli Strikes on Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, Dealing Severe Blow to Strip’s Already Devastated Healthcare System

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

14 April 2025

SG/SM/22622

Reparative Justice Frameworks Grounded in International Human Rights Law Essential to Ending Racism, Secretary-General Tells Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, delivered by Courtenay Rattray, Chef the Cabinet, to the fourth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, in New York today:

14 April 2025

SG/SM/22624

As Sudan’s Brutal Conflict Enters Third Year, Secretary-General Demands Renewed Focus, End to Weapons Flowing into Country, Stressing Civilians Paying Highest Price

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

14 April 2025

SG/SM/22623

Following Hottest Year on Record, Secretary-General Says Scaling Up Renewable Power, Adaptation Key for Restoring Good Health to Mother Earth, in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Mother Earth Day, observed on 22 April:

13 April 2025

SG/SM/22621

Secretary-General ‘Deeply Alarmed and Shocked’ over Deadly Missile Attack in Ukraine

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

13 April 2025

SG/SM/22620

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Killing of Scores of Civilians in North Darfur, Sudan, including Nine Humanitarian Workers

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

13 April 2025

SG/SM/22619

Secretary-General, in Welcome Video Message to UN Pavilion at Expo 2025, Urges Unity to Build Better, More Peaceful Future

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ UN Pavilion welcome video message at Expo 2025, in Osaka, Japan, today: