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Statements and Messages

20 September 2021

SG/SM/20917

Secretary-General Hails Turkey’s Hosting of Refugees, Support for United Nations Mediation Efforts at Inauguration of Turkish House

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the inauguration of the Turkish House, held today:

20 September 2021

SG/SM/20916

Secretary-General Says States Must Consign Cluster Munitions to History, Join Convention without Delay, in Video Message for Second Review Conference

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General’s video message to the second Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, in Geneva today:

19 September 2021

SG/SM/20914

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Executions in Yemen, Questioning Houthi Movement’s Adherence to Due Process Standards under International Law

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

18 September 2021

SG/SM/20913

Though Temporary Guests on Planet, Human Activities Causing Permanent Damage, Secretary-General Notes, in Remarks at Presentation of Artwork

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the presentation of the artwork “World in Progress II”, in New York today:

18 September 2021

SG/SM/20912

Dedicated Personnel Can Make Real Difference for Victims, Survivors, Says Secretary-General, in Statement on Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ statement on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse – Putting Victims’ Rights and Dignity at the Forefront – today:

17 September 2021

SG/SM/20907

Time for Leaders to Deliver Climate Action, or People of All Countries Will Pay Tragic Price, Secretary-General Warns, in Statement on New Report

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

17 September 2021

SG/SM/20908

Upcoming Climate Summit at Risk of Failure, Paris Targets Could ‘Go Up in Smoke’, Secretary-General Warns Major Economies Forum, Urging Coalition-Building

Following are Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate, held today:

17 September 2021

SG/SM/20911

Unify to Save Humanity from ‘Acids of Hatred, Division, Conflict, Mistrust’, Secretary-General Urges, Marking Fortieth International Day of Peace

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Peace Bell Ceremony on the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of the International Day of Peace, observed on 21 September:

17 September 2021

SG/SM/20909

Women’s Equal Pay Crucial to COVID-19 Recovery, Says Secretary-General, Citing ‘Generational Opportunity’ for Reinvestment on International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Equal Pay Day, observed on 18 September:

17 September 2021

SG/SM/20910

Amid Expanding Global Crises, ‘We Need You More than Ever’, Secretary-General Tells Youth Activists in International Day of Peace Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the virtual observance of the International Day of Peace, observed on 21 September: