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Statements and Messages

17 February 2020

SG/SM/19977

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Attack on Burkina Faso Churchgoers

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

17 February 2020

SG/SM/19975

Growth of Non-State Armed Groups Has Made Negotiating End to Conflict More Difficult, Secretary-General Says in Remarks on Action for Peacekeeping

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks on “Future Challenges to Global Peace: The Role of the United Nations vis-à-vis Action for Peacekeeping (A4P)”, in Islamabad today:

17 February 2020

SG/SM/19974

Arrivals from Afghanistan Exceeding Arrivals from Syria as Returns Hit Historical Low, Secretary-General Tells Pakistan Conference on Hosting Afghan Refugees

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the high-level segment of the International Conference on 40 Years of Hosting Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: A New Partnership for Solidarity, in Islamabad today:

16 February 2020

SG/SM/19973

Secretary-General, in Pakistan, Stresses Need for Decisive Climate Action, Warning ‘We Are in a Battle for Our Lives’ as Planet Burns

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks on sustainable development and climate change, in Islamabad today:

13 February 2020

SG/SM/19972

Secretary-General Highlights Enduring Power of Radio to Promote Diversity, Help Build More Peaceful World, in Video Message for International Observance

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for World Radio Day, observed today:

12 February 2020

SG/SM/19971

Violations against Children in Conflict Continue to Rise, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Blaming ‘Shameful Disregard for Civilian Lives’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council briefing on “Children in armed conflict: introducing practical guidance on the integration of child protection issues in peace processes”, in New York today:

11 February 2020

SG/SM/19970

Social, Institutional Barriers Still Discourage Girls from Pursuing Science-Based Careers, Secretary-General Tells Event on Education of Adolescent Girls

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the event “The Drive for Five: A Call to Action for the Education of Adolescent Girls”, in New York today:

11 February 2020

SG/SM/19969

Political Resolution of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Still Crucial to Sustainable Middle East Peace, Secretary-General Stresses in Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ opening remarks at the Security Council open briefing on the Middle East, in New York today:

11 February 2020

SG/SM/19968

Dismantle Gender Stereotypes, Promote Women’s, Girls’ Access to Science Education, Jobs, Secretary-General Says in International Day Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed today:

9 February 2020

SG/SM/19967

Africa Least Responsible for Climate Disruption, but among First to Suffer Its Worst Effects, Secretary-General Tells Regional Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa today: