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Statements and Messages

6 December 2022

SG/SM/21619

Warning Biological Diversity Conference ‘We are Treating Nature Like a Toilet’, Secretary-General Calls for Global Biodiversity Framework

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the fifteenth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, in Montreal today:

6 December 2022

SG/SM/21618

Do More to ‘Liberate Humanity from Scourge of Genocide’, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and the Prevention of This Crime, observed on 9 December:

5 December 2022

SG/SM/21617

Secretary-General Welcomes Framework Agreement in Sudan between Civilian Political Forces, Military, Urging Stakeholders to Work towards Lasting Settlement

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

5 December 2022

SG/SM/21616

Human Rights ‘Foundation for Human Dignity, Cornerstone of Peaceful, Prosperous Societies’, Secretary-General Says, Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for Human Rights Day, observed on 10 December:

5 December 2022

SG/SM/21615

Permanent Forum ‘a Vital Platform’ to Realize Full Human Rights for People of African Descent Everywhere, Secretary-General Tells Inaugural Session

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the inaugural session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, in Geneva today:

2 December 2022

SG/SM/21614

Calling for Sustainable Development Goals Stimulus Package, Secretary-General Warns Finance Forum Window to Prevent Climate Catastrophe ‘Is Fast Closing’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the International Finance Forum Annual Meeting F20 [Foundation Platform] Summit, in Guangzhou, China, today:

1 December 2022

SG/SM/21613

In Message for Global Humanitarian Overview Launch, Secretary-General Says Funding Lifesaving Operations Offers Hope for Millions of People in Desperate Need

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the launch of the Global Humanitarian Overview 2023, in Geneva, Addis Ababa and Riyadh today:

30 November 2022

SG/SM/21612

‘Solidarity through Volunteering’ Theme Highlights Importance of Coming Together to Care for One Another, Secretary-General Says, Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development, observed on 5 December:

30 November 2022

SG/SM/21611

Expressing Condolences to China on Passing of Former President, Secretary-General Calls Jiang Zemin ‘a Steadfast Advocate’ for International Engagement

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

30 November 2022

SG/SM/21610

‘Planet Hanging by a Thread’, Secretary-General Warns Responsible Investment Conference, Stressing There Must Be No Room for Fake Movers, Greenwashing

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Principles for Responsible Investment Conference, held in Barcelona from 30 November to 2 December: