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11 December 2023

SG/SM/22079

Strengthen Commitment to Values, Principles of Universal Human Rights Declaration, Secretary-General Urges Member States in Video Message for Anniversary Event

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the High-level Event Commemorating the Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in Geneva today:

10 December 2023

SG/SM/22078

Security Council Paralysed by Divisions, Global Governance Failing to Manage Climate, New Technology Threats, Secretary-General Tells Doha Forum, Urging Deep Reforms

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar, today:

8 December 2023

SG/SM/22077

Secretary-General Alarmed by Developments in Guatemala to Annul Elections

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

8 December 2023

SG/SM/22076

People of Gaza ‘Being Told to Move Like Human Pinballs’, but Nowhere Is Safe, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Pleading for Humanitarian Ceasefire

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, in New York today:

8 December 2023

SG/A/2247

Secretary-General Appoints Anita Kiki Gbeho of Ghana Deputy Special Representative in South Sudan

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Anita Kiki Gbeho of Ghana as his new Deputy Special Representative in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and Resident Coordinator in South Sudan. Ms. Gbeho will also serve as the Humanitarian Coordinator.

7 December 2023

SG/SM/22075

Concerned over Limited Progress in Inter-Haitian Dialogue, Secretary-General Appeals for Broad Consensus to Restore Haiti’s Democratic Institutions

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

7 December 2023

SG/SM/22074

Marking Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of Joint Staff Pension Fund, Secretary-General Thanks UN Personnel for Devoting Careers to Building Better World for All

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund seventy-fifth anniversary, today:

7 December 2023

SG/SM/22073

Transnational Organized Crime ‘a Vicious Threat’ to Sustainable Development, Rule of Law, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Urging Unity Combating Menace

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council debate on “Transnational organized crime, growing challenges and new threats”, in New York today:

6 December 2023

SG/A/2246*

Secretary-General Appoints Antonia Marie De Meo of United States Deputy Commissioner-General (Operational Support), UNRWA

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Antonia Marie De Meo of the United States as Deputy Commissioner-General (Operational Support) of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

6 December 2023

SG/A/2245

Secretary-General Appoints Natalie Boucly of France Deputy Commissioner-General (Programmes and Partnerships), UNRWA

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Natalie Boucly of France as Deputy Commissioner-General (Programmes and Partnerships) of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). She will succeed Leni Stenseth of Norway to whom the Secretary-General expresses his appreciation for her service and commitment to the Organization.