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10 December 2020

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Secretary-General Observance Message Highlights Efforts to Protect Mountain Ecosystems, Species, Citing Unprecedented Loss Caused by Climate Change, Land Degradation

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on International Mountain Day, observed on 11 December:

10 December 2020

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Journalism without Fear, Favour Key for Surviving COVID-19 Pandemic, Secretary-General Tells World Press Freedom Conference, Urging Governments to Protect Media Workers

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the closing session of the World Press Freedom Conference 2020 “Journalism without Fear or Favour”, in The Hague today:

10 December 2020

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International Solidarity Critical for Preserving Democratic Values, Human Rights amid COVID-19, Climate Emergency, Secretary-General Tells Bali Democracy Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the open session of the Bali Democracy Forum, in Indonesia today:

9 December 2020

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Heed Early Warning Signs of Genocide, Secretary-General Stresses on International Day for Victims, Urging Cooperation in Rejecting Hate Speech, Discrimination

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as delivered, on the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide, observed today:

9 December 2020

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Organization Builds on Past Efforts in Tackling Crises, from COVID-19 to Conflict, Secretary-General Tells Association of Former Civil Servants Anniversary Event

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Association of Former International Civil Servants, in New York today:

9 December 2020

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Condemning Kinshasa Violence, Secretary-General Calls for Peaceful Dialogue to Resolve Political Differences in Democratic Republic of Congo

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

9 December 2020

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Avert Climate Catastrophe by Pricing Carbon, Secretary-General Says, Urging States to Adopt Sustainable COVID-19 Recovery Plans in Line with New Report

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the Emissions Gap Report, today:

9 December 2020

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Quantum Leap towards Carbon Neutrality Not Possible without Developing Countries, Secretary-General Tells Ambition Summit, Calling for ‘Significant’ Support

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message at the Thimphu Ambition Summit, “Momentum for a 1.5°C World”, in Bhutan today:

9 December 2020

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People Must be Front, Centre in Response to Pandemic, Secretary-General Says in Human Rights Day Message, Calling for Universal Rights-Based Frameworks

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on the Human Rights Day 2020 theme “Recover Better: Stand Up for Human Rights”, observed on 10 December:

8 December 2020

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2021 Must be Year World Leaps into Net-Zero Future, Secretary-General Tells High Level Climate Meeting, Outlining Six Strategies

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video remarks at the Caring for Climate High‑Level Meeting, today: