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Statements and Messages

30 March 2023

SG/SM/21756

Be Vigilant, Stand Firm to Combat Rising Intolerance, Secretary-General Urges in Message Marking Anniversary of 1994 Rwanda Genocide against Tutsi

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda — Twenty-ninth Anniversary, observed on 7 April:

30 March 2023

SG/SM/21755

Stressing Humanity Treating Planet Like Garbage Dump, Secretary-General Urges More Investment in Recycling, Reuse, at General Assembly Event on Zero-Waste Project

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the High-Level Event of the General Assembly on the Zero-Waste Project, in New York today:

30 March 2023

SG/SM/21754

Secretary-General ‘Deeply Concerned’ by Reports of Military-Appointed Election Commission in Myanmar Dissolving Opposition Parties

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

29 March 2023

SG/SM/21753

'We Must Stop Trashing Our Only Home’, Declare War on Waste, Secretary-General Says, Marking First-Ever International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Zero Waste, observed on 30 March:

29 March 2023

SG/SM/21751

Corporate Leaders Should Speak Up, Act, End Greenwashing, Says Secretary-General in Remarks for Economist Impact’s Sustainability Week

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video remarks to the Economist Impact’s eighth annual Sustainability Week, in London today:

29 March 2023

SG/SM/21752

Strong Democratic Societies Can Enable Non-Violent Change, Secretary-General Tells Summit, Calling for New Social Contract between Governments, Their People

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to the virtual second Summit for Democracy, held virtually, today:

29 March 2023

SG/SM/21750

International Court’s Advisory Opinions on Climate Change Obligations of States ‘of Tremendous Importance’, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly on the request for an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the obligations of States in respect of climate change, in New York today:

28 March 2023

SG/SM/21749

Secretary-General Calls for Creating Global Institution on Clarifying Whereabouts, Fate of Missing Persons in Syria, Stressing Moral Obligation to Ease Their Plight

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of the Secretary-General on Missing Persons in Syria, in New York today:

28 March 2023

SG/SM/21748

Deeply Saddened by Deadly Fire at Migration Facility in Mexico, Secretary-General Calls for Thorough Investigation

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

28 March 2023

SG/SM/21747

Secretary-General, in Message for Mine Action Day, Urges Member States to Ratify, Fully Implement Conventions Banning Explosive Ordnance, Cluster Munitions

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, observed on 4 April: