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31 October 2019

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Amid Rise in Extreme Weather, Disaster-Proofing Infrastructure Vital for Averting Public Service Disruptions, Secretary-General Says on World Tsunami Awareness Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Tsunami Day, observed 5 November:

31 October 2019

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Inclusion of Outside Powers in Dialogue Key for Resolving Complex Conflicts, Secretary-General Tells Sixth Istanbul Mediation Conference

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the sixth Istanbul Mediation Conference, in Istanbul today:

30 October 2019

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When Journalists Cannot Work in Safety, World Faces Prospect of Confusion, Disinformation, Says Secretary-General, Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, observed on 2 November:

30 October 2019

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Concerned by Impact of Presidential Decrees in Guinea-Bissau, Secretary-General Calls on Stakeholders to Follow Existing Arrangements until November Election

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

29 October 2019

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Urban Areas Where Climate Battle Will Be Won or Lost, Secretary-General Says on World Cities Day, Calls for Innovation in Transport, Building Design

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Cities Day, observed on 31 October:

29 October 2019

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Pledges on Women’s Rights Have Not Translated into Real Change Nearly 20 Years after Resolution 1325 (2000), Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Security Council open debate on women, peace and security, in New York today:

29 October 2019

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Secretary-General Welcomes Constitutional Committee as First Step Out of Tragedy in Syria, Calls for Meaningful Engagement

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

29 October 2019

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Secretary-General, Deeply Saddened by Death of Sadako Ogata, Hails Former Refugee Agency Chief as Compassionate, Fearless Advocate for People

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

28 October 2019

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Radio Offers Great Promise to Help Close Digital Divide, Advance 2030 Agenda Goals, Secretary-General Tells Conference in Video Message

The following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the World Radiocommunication Conference, in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt today:

25 October 2019

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Tackling Ever More Connected Global Challenges Requires Transforming Fragmented Responses into Collective Action, Secretary-General Tells Non-Aligned Movement

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message, delivered by Rosemary A. DiCarlo, Under‑Secretary‑General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, to the XVIII Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non‑Aligned Movement, in Baku today: