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Statements and Messages

28 April 2025

SG/SM/22630

Financing for Development ‘Integral to Future of Multilateral System’, Secretary-General Tells Economic and Social Council Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the 2025 Economic and Social Council forum on financing for development follow-up, in New York today:

24 April 2025

SG/SM/22629

World Must ‘Push for More Humane Information Ecosystem’, Says Secretary-General, in Message for World Press Freedom Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Press Freedom Day, observed on 3 May:

21 April 2025

SG/SM/22628

‘Individual, Collective Rights of Indigenous Peoples Are Non-negotiable’, Says Secretary-General, Opening Permanent Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the opening ceremony of the twenty-fourth session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, in New York today:

21 April 2025

SG/SM/22627

Pope Francis ‘Transcendent Voice for Peace, Human Dignity, Social Justice’, Says Secretary-General on Passing of Pontiff

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

19 April 2025

SG/SM/22626

Secretary-General Gravely Concerned over United States Air Strikes on Yemen

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

14 April 2025

SG/SM/22625

Secretary-General ‘Deeply Alarmed’ by Israeli Strikes on Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, Dealing Severe Blow to Strip’s Already Devastated Healthcare System

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

14 April 2025

SG/SM/22622

Reparative Justice Frameworks Grounded in International Human Rights Law Essential to Ending Racism, Secretary-General Tells Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, delivered by Courtenay Rattray, Chef the Cabinet, to the fourth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, in New York today: