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Statements and Messages

7 June 2024

SG/SM/22262

States Must Step Up Commitments to Combat Hatred, Promote Diversity, Says Secretary-General, Marking Day for Countering Hate Speech

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, observed 18 June:

7 June 2024

SG/SM/22263

Let Us Recommit ‘to Protecting Hospitals, Health-Care Facilities during Conflict’, Says Secretary-General in Message on Day for Elimination of Sexual Violence

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, observed on 19 June:

7 June 2024

SG/SM/22261

Warning ‘Risk of Nuclear Weapon Being Used Has Reached Heights Not Seen since Cold War, Secretary-General Urges Moving Back from Brink

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the annual conference of the Arms Control Association, in Washington, D.C., today:

6 June 2024

SG/SM/22258

Secretary-General Congratulates Philemon Yang of Cameroon on Being Elected General Assembly’s Next President

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the election of the President of the seventy-ninth session of the General Assembly, in New York today:

6 June 2024

SG/SM/22260

Secretary-General Renews Call for Ceasefire along Lebanon, Israel Border

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

6 June 2024

SG/SM/22259

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Attack by Rapid Support Forces in Sudan

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

6 June 2024

SG/SM/22257

Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Increasing Violence across Myanmar

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

6 June 2024

SG/SM/22256

Despite Our Differences, ‘Those Who Serve Under the UN Flag Are Entitled to Protection’, Says Secretary-General, at Memorial Service for Fallen Staff

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the annual memorial service for fallen staff, in New York today:

5 June 2024

SG/SM/22255

Humanity Needs ‘Exit Ramp off Road to Climate Hell’, Secretary-General Insists, Urging Bolder, Faster Action to Save Planet, in Address at American Natural History Museum

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ special address on climate action, “A Moment of Truth”, to the American Museum of Natural History, in New York today:

30 May 2024

SG/SM/22254

With Financing, Digital Access, Education ‘a Driver’ of Development, Opportunity for Young Africans, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Session

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the opening of the High-Level Session of the Africa Dialogue Series 2024: “Education through Science, Technology and Innovation towards the Africa We Want”, in New York today: