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9 April 2020

SG/SM/20040

COVID-19 Pandemic Triggers Devastating Social, Economic Impact on Women, Girls, Secretary-General Says, Urging Governments to Protect Their Rights

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on women and COVID-19, in New York today:

9 April 2020

SG/SM/20041

World Faces ‘Gravest Test’ since Founding of United Nations, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Calling for Unity to Address COVID-19 Pandemic

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council on the COVID-19 pandemic, in New York, today:

8 April 2020

SG/SM/20038

World Health Organization ‘Absolutely Critical’ to Global Fight against COVID-19, Secretary-General Says, Calls for Support, Unity

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

8 April 2020

SG/SM/20039

Secretary-General Welcomes Announcement of Unilateral Ceasefire in Yemen

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

7 April 2020

SG/SM/20037

Secretary-General Condemns Continued Attacks on Medical Facilities in Libya

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

6 April 2020

SG/SM/20036

Secretary-General, Commemorating 1994 Rwanda Genocide, Urges World to Reject Hate Speech, Forces of Polarization

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, observed on 7 April:

6 April 2020

SG/SM/20035

‘We Stand with You’, Secretary-General Says in World Health Day Message, Hails Care Workers around Globe for Tireless Commitment, Expertise during Traumatic Times

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Health Day, observed on 7 April:

5 April 2020

SG/SM/20034

Amid Global Surge in Domestic Violence, Secretary-General Urges Governments to Make Prevention, Redress Part of National COVID-19 Response Plans

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

3 April 2020

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Secretary-General Reiterates Appeal for Global Ceasefire, Warns ‘Worst Is Yet to Come’ as COVID-19 Threatens Conflict Zones

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ update on his appeal for a global ceasefire amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in New York today:

3 April 2020

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Secretary-General Urges Countries to Designate Humanitarian Workers ‘Essential’, Fast-Track Their Passage, amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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