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21 November 2017

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Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Suicide Attack in Nigeria, Reiterating Solidarity with Government to Fight Terrorism, Extreme Violence

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

21 November 2017

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Secretary-General Urges Greater Collective Action to Permanently End Violence against Women, Girls, in Message for International Observance

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

21 November 2017

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Activities of Secretary-General in Philippines, 11-14 November

On Saturday, 11 November, United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres left New York for Manila, to participate in the 2017 Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

21 November 2017

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Slavery, Human Trafficking ‘Have No Place’ in World Today, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Detailing Action Needed to End Abuse

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the Security Council open debate on trafficking in persons in conflict situations, in New York today:

21 November 2017

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Preferential Financing, Disaster Risk Insurance Key to Climate Resiliency in Caribbean Region, Secretary-General Tells Reconstruction Conference

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks to the High‑Level Conference for Reconstruction and Resilience of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Countries Affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, in New York today:

20 November 2017

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Global Community Cannot Continue Failing Children, Says Secretary-General in Observance Remarks, Stressing ‘This Is Completely Unacceptable’

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks on World Children’s Day, in New York today:

20 November 2017

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World Has No Place for Slavery, Stresses Secretary-General, Horrified by Reports of African Migrants Sold as Slaves in Libya

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

17 November 2017

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Strategic Investment in Cross-Border Infrastructure Will Advance Africa’s Trade, Industrial Capacity, Secretary General Says in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on Africa Industrialization Day, to be observed on 20 November:

17 November 2017

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Secretary-General Draws Link between Human Trafficking, Smuggling of Arms, Drugs, in Security Council Meeting on Mediterranean Security Challenges

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council meeting on security challenges in the Mediterranean region, in New York today:

17 November 2017

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Secretary-General Appoints Lieutenant General Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz of Brazil to Lead Review of Peacekeeping Fatalities, Injuries

United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Lieutenant General (Retired) Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz of Brazil to lead a high‑level review of peacekeeping fatalities and injuries due to violent acts. The review will submit short- and long‑term recommendations to the Secretary‑General on measures to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries.