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Statements and Messages

16 November 2021

SG/SM/21026

Amid Setbacks in Middle East Peace Process, Secretary-General Cites Crucial Role of Media, Telling International Seminar ‘We Cannot Lose Hope’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the United Nations International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East, today:

16 November 2021

SG/SM/21030

Facing Division, Conflict, Vaccine Inequality, Humanity Still ‘Capable of Great Kindness’, Secretary-General Tells Path to Peace Award Ceremony

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Path to Peace Award Ceremony, as prepared for delivery, today:

16 November 2021

SG/SM/21027

From Poverty to Climate Crisis, ‘Connect the Dots’ Among Drivers of Instability, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Debate on Conflict Prevention

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Security Council’s open debate on the maintenance of international peace and security through preventive diplomacy, held today:

16 November 2021

SG/SM/21028

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns ‘Despicable’ Terrorist Attacks in Uganda

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

16 November 2021

SG/SM/21029

Reiterating Call for Immediate Release of United Nations Staff in Ethiopia, Secretary-General Urges Parties to End Hostilities, Prioritize Civilians

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

16 November 2021

SG/SM/21025

Praise for Palestine Relief Agency Not Matched by Contributions, Secretary-General Tells Donor Conference, Warning Life-Saving Work Must Be Supported

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the conference on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), in Brussels today:

16 November 2021

SG/SM/21024

Noting 3.6 Billion People Lack Safely Managed Sanitation, Secretary-General Calls for Urgent Investments in Health, Dignity, Marking World Toilet Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Toilet Day, observed on 19 November:

15 November 2021

SG/SM/21023

Secretary-General Cites Visionary Historical Leaders, Says Bold Actions ‘Have Never Been More Necessary’, in Message to Slovakia Gala Dinner

Following is Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to the Permanent Mission of Slovakia to the United Nations on the occasion of its Gala Evening 2021:

13 November 2021

SG/SM/21022

Glasgow Compromise Not Enough to Save Planet, Secretary-General Says, Urging Continued Fight against Climate Crisis as World Steps into ‘Emergency Mode’

Following is Secretary-General António Guterres’ statement on the conclusion of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), today:

12 November 2021

SG/SM/21021

With Storied History, UNESCO Also Forging New Inclusive Social Contract in Today’s Polarized World, Secretary‑General Says on Agency’s Seventy‑Fifth Anniversary

Following is the text of Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message on the seventy‑fifth anniversary of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), today: