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21 June 2023

SG/SM/21853

Yoga Unites, Is Source of Strength, Harmony, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message, Stressing Ancient Practice’s Benefits in Dangerous, Divided World

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Yoga Day, observed today:

21 June 2023

SG/SM/21852

People in Need of Humanitarian Assistance at Record Levels, Secretary-General Tells Economic and Social Council, Urging More Aid Funding, Efforts to Resolve Conflict

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message at the Opening of the Economic and Social Council Humanitarian Affairs Segment, in Geneva today:

21 June 2023

SG/SM/21851

Private Sector Leadership Vital to Advance Sustainable Development, Business Practices, Secretary-General Says in Message for World Chambers Congress

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the International Chamber of Commerce’s thirteenth World Chambers Congress “Achieving peace and prosperity through multilateralism”, in Geneva today:

20 June 2023

SG/SM/21848

On International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Secretary-General Calls for Cracking Down on Traffickers, Re-allocating Resources to Treatment

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed on 26 June:

20 June 2023

SG/SM/21850

Recommit to Supporting Micro-, Small, Medium-Sized Enterprises in Making Sustainable Development a Reality, Says Secretary-General on Global Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, observed on 27 June:

20 June 2023

SG/SM/21849

Secretary-General, Disappointed by Port Excluded from Black Sea Initiative, Slow Pace of Inspections, Urges All Parties to Ensure Vital Agreement Continues

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

19 June 2023

SG/SM/21847

Alarmed by New Decision on Settlements, Secretary-General Urges Israeli Government to Cease Such Activities in Occupied Palestinian Territory

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

19 June 2023

SG/SM/21846

Redouble Efforts to ‘Prevent Atrocities, Hold those Responsible to Account’ for Sexual Violence in Conflict, Secretary-General Says on World Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, observed today:

19 June 2023

SG/SM/21843

Without Strong Global Support, Sudan Could Quickly Become ‘a Locus of Lawlessness, Radiating Insecurity across Region’, Secretary-General Tells Pledging Event

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the high-level pledging event on Sudan and the region, taking place online and in Geneva today:

19 June 2023

SG/SM/21845

Spare No Efforts to Ensure New Oceans Biodiversity Treaty Enters into Force, Secretary-General Tells Intergovernmental Conference

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the intergovernmental conference on an international legally binding instrument under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction, in New York today: