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Statements and Messages

2 October 2023

SG/SM/21966

Embrace Diversity, Unite around Common Humanity to Overcome Rising Tensions, Create More Peaceful World, Secretary-General Urges on International Day of Non-Violence

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Non-Violence, observed on 2 October:

29 September 2023

SG/SM/21965

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Suicide Bombings in Pakistan

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

28 September 2023

SG/SM/21964

Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Detention, Prosecution of Former International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala Official

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

27 September 2023

SG/SM/21963

While Floodwaters Receding, ‘Needs Have Not’, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly, Urging Support to Pakistan as ‘Litmus Test for Climate Justice’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly’s informal briefing marking one year since the 2022 floods in Pakistan, in New York today:

27 September 2023

SG/SM/21962

Local Action Vital, Global Cooperation Indispensable to Build Resilient Urban Economies, Secretary-General Says in Message for World Habitat Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Habitat Day, observed on 2 October:

26 September 2023

SG/SM/21960

Secretary-General Urges Nuclear Weapons Consigned to History amid ‘Worrisome’ Arms Race, Addressing General Assembly on International Day

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly on the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, in New York today:

26 September 2023

SG/SM/21961

Marking International Day, Secretary-General Calls for Intergenerational Dialogue, Spotlights Older Persons’ ‘Invaluable’ Knowledge, Experience

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Older Persons, observed on 1 October:

22 September 2023

SG/SM/21959

‘Small Island States Do Not Lack Ambition, They Lack Finance’, Secretary-General Tells Alliance, Calling for Developed Countries to Fulfil Climate Action Support

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), today:

21 September 2023

SG/SM/21958

Grappling with Chaotic Weather Patterns, Debt Distress, Least Developed Countries Need Climate, Financial Justice, Secretary-General Urges at Ministerial Meeting

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the ministerial meeting of the least developed countries, in New York today:

21 September 2023

SG/SM/21957

Calling for Universal Health Coverage, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Meeting Possible to Cover Every Person Worldwide if Countries Take Urgent, Focused Action

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as delivered by Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohamed, to the opening segment of the high-level meeting on universal health coverage, in New York today: