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7 May 2019

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Secretary-General, in Message for Day of Vesak, Urges All to Draw Inspiration from Buddha’s Teachings amid Growing Intolerance, Inequality

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the Day of Vesak, observed on 17 May:

6 May 2019

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As Ramadan Begins, Secretary-General Urgently Calls on All Sides to Cease Hostilities in De-Escalation Area of Syria

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

6 May 2019

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‘Women at War’ Exhibition Shows Their Courage, Contribution to Prosperous World, Secretary-General Says, Stressing that History ‘Is Her Story, Too’

Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ remarks at the opening of the exhibition Women at War, in New York today:

6 May 2019

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Welcoming Accord between Mali Government, Opposition Parties, Secretary-General Urges All Stakeholders to Implement 2015 Political Agreement in Full

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

6 May 2019

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Secretary-General, at Memorial Service for Fallen Staff, Stresses Importance of Mitigating Risks Colleagues Face, Supporting Bereaved Families

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

5 May 2019

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Secretary-General, Following Events in Gaza with ‘Deep Concern’, Condemns Rocket Fire into Israel, Warning against Further Escalation, Loss of Life

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

3 May 2019

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Secretary-General Deplores Violence Surrounding Recent Elections in Benin

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

2 May 2019

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Renewed Commitment, Pragmatic Measures Required to Accelerate Decolonization Processes, Secretary-General Tells Caribbean Regional Seminar

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the opening of the Caribbean Regional Seminar on Decolonization, in Saint George’s, Grenada, today:

30 April 2019

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World Needs United Nations Population Fund More Today Than Ever, Secretary-General Says in Fiftieth Anniversary Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA):

29 April 2019

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Political, Religious Leaders Have Special Duty to Promote Peaceful Coexistence, Secretary-General Stresses in Statement on Intolerance, Hate-Based Violence

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