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Statements and Messages

7 December 2021

SG/SM/21064

Secretary-General Calls for United Front to Harness Life-Changing Power of Digital Technology, at Annual Internet Governance Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the opening session of the sixteenth Internet Governance Forum, held under the theme “Internet United” in Katowice, Poland, today:

7 December 2021

SG/SM/21066

Escalating Violence, Rights Violations ‘Alarming Warning Signs’ That Should Prompt Action to Prevent Future Genocide, Secretary-General Says on International Day

7 December 2021

SG/SM/21067

Pandemic Recovery Must Expand Freedoms, Rebuild Social Trust, Secretary-General Emphasizes in Human Rights Day Message

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

7 December 2021

SG/SM/21062

Secretary-General Calls for Redoubled Support to ‘Blue Helmets’, Including Proper Equipment, Technology, Training, at Ministerial Peacekeeping Meeting

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the 2021 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial, in Seoul, Republic of Korea, today:

7 December 2021

SG/SM/21065

Amid Troubled Global Landscape, Solidarity Needed to ‘Reset Our World’ for Future Generations, Secretary-General Tells Children, Youth Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the Global Forum for Children and Youth, held virtually today:

7 December 2021

SG/SM/21063

Almost Half of Humanity Cannot Afford Healthy Diets, Secretary-General Tells Nutrition for Growth Summit, Urging Support for Stronger Food Systems

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the Nutrition for Growth Summit, in Tokyo today:

6 December 2021

SG/SM/21061

Secretary-General Commemorates Portugal’s Late President, Special United Nations Envoy, Calling Him ‘a Good Man’ Devoted to Improving Lives of People Worldwide

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the event to commemorate late President Jorge Sampaio of Portugal, in New York today:

6 December 2021

SG/SM/21060

Secretary-General, on International Day, Lauds Aviation for Sustaining Global Supply Chains during Pandemic, Urges Sector to Align with 1.5°C Climate Goal

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on the International Day Civil Aviation Day, observed today:

5 December 2021

SG/SM/21059

Volunteers in Fight against Pandemic, Climate Crisis Are at Front Lines, ‘Helping Get Us Back on Track’, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Volunteer Day, observed today:

5 December 2021

SG/SM/21058

Condemning Attack on Civilians in Central Mali, Secretary-General Says Mission, Peacekeepers Ready to Assist Government Stabilizing Area

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