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Statements and Messages

11 October 2018

SG/SM/19292

Tackling Inequality, Climate Challenges Critical for Advancing towards 2030 Agenda Goals, Secretary-General Tells Southeast Asia Leaders’ Meeting

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Gathering, in Denpasar, Indonesia, today:

11 October 2018

SG/SM/19291

United Nations Expresses Solidarity with Nigeria after Deadly Floods Kill Hundreds

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

10 October 2018

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Secretary-General, ‘Deeply Disturbed’ by Execution of Juvenile Offenders, Urges End to Death Penalty, in Message for International Observance

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

10 October 2018

SG/SM/19289-OBV/1828-WOM/2159

Investment, Legal Reforms Crucial to Empower, Protect Rights of Rural Women, Girls, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Rural Women, observed on 15 October:

10 October 2018

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Secretary-General, on International Disaster Reduction Day, Calls for Better Accounting of Economic Losses to Improve Crisis Prevention

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed on 13 October:

10 October 2018

SG/SM/19287-OBV/1826-WOM/2158

Equip Girls with Critical Thinking Skills, Digital Awareness for Life‑Long Success, Secretary-General Stresses in Message for International Observance

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of the Girl, observed on 11 October:

10 October 2018

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Secretary-General Extends Condolences after Fatal Bus Accident in Kenya

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

9 October 2018

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Secretary-General Video Message Celebrates Third Annual ‘Belt and Road’ Event, Urging Cities Worldwide Make Green Future Reality

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the third annual Bridge for Cities-Belt and Road Initiative: Developing Green Economies for Cities event, in Vienna today:

9 October 2018

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Secretary-General, in Message for World Post Day, Calls Postal Sector ‘Vital Centre of Community Life Everywhere’

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Post Day, observed today:

8 October 2018

SG/SM/19283-OBV/1823

One in Five Youth Face Mental Health Problems, Secretary-General Says, Calling for Attitude Change to End Stigma, in Message for International Observance

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October: