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7 March 2022

SG/SM/21168

We Cannot Emerge from Pandemic with Clock Spinning Backwards on Gender Equality, Secretary-General Stresses in Message for International Women’s Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Women’s Day, observed on 8 March:

3 March 2022

SG/SM/21166

Keep Pressure on Major Emitters to End Coal, Fossil Fuels Addiction, Secretary-General Tells Caribbean, Central American Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ virtual remarks to the opening session of the fourth Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-Central American Integration System (SICA) Summit, in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, today:

3 March 2022

SG/SM/21165

We Must Follow Science, Engage in Multilateral Action to Make Peace with Nature, Secretary-General Tells United Nations Environment Assembly

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the UNEP@50 special session commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), in Nairobi today:

2 March 2022

SG/SM/21164

Secretary-General, Concerned about Intimidation, Transparency in Libya House Vote, Stresses Need to Fulfil Aspirations of More than 2.8 Million Citizens

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

2 March 2022

SG/SM/21163

General Assembly Resolution Seeking End to Ukraine Hostilities ‘Is Loud and Clear’, Secretary-General Says, Warning Situation Could Get Worse

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the press following the General Assembly vote on Ukraine, in New York today:

1 March 2022

SG/SM/21162

Secretary-General Calls for Unequivocal International Support as He Launches Flash Appeal, Plans to Help Ukraine’s Displaced, Refugees

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to launch the flash appeal for Ukraine, in New York and online today:

28 February 2022

SG/SM/21161

Mere Idea of Nuclear Conflict ‘Simply Inconceivable’, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine, in New York today:

28 February 2022

SG/SM/21160

We Stand with Those Fighting Back, as Few Companies Reap Rich Rewards, while Ignoring Rights of Poorest, Secretary-General Tells Human Rights Council

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video remarks at the opening of the forty-ninth regular session of the Human Rights Council, in Geneva today:

25 February 2022

SG/SM/21159

Inequity ‘a Moral Indictment of Our Times’, Secretary-General Tells Universal Vaccination Debate, Saying It Gives COVID Free Reign to Circulate Unchecked

Following is the text of Secretary-General António Guterres’ video remarks to the high-level thematic debate on “Galvanizing Momentum for Universal Vaccination”, in New York today:

24 February 2022

SG/SM/21156

We All Have Role in Ensuring Nutritious Food Reaches Most Vulnerable, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Year of Fruits, Vegetables

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the closing of the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, today: