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6 May 2020

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Pandemic Reveals How Excluded Are Society’s Most Marginalized, Secretary-General Says, Launching Policy Brief on Persons with Disabilities and COVID-19

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to launch the Policy Brief on Persons with Disabilities and COVID-19, in New York today:

4 May 2020

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Protecting Journalists, Free Press Key to Thwarting Dangerous Outbreak of COVID-19 Disinformation on Social Media, Secretary-General Warns High-Level Dialogue

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the online high-level dialogue on press freedom and tackling disinformation in the COVID-19 context, in New York today:

4 May 2020

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Non-Aligned Movement Has Critical Role to Play in Galvanizing Global Solidarity to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic, Secretary-General Tells Online Summit

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the online summit-level meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement Contact Group in response to COVID-19, in New York today:

4 May 2020

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With Over 3.3 Million People Infected, Fighting COVID-19 Pandemic Requires Greatest Public Health Effort in History, Secretary-General Tells Pledging Event

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the online pledging event for coronavirus response: Joining Forces to Accelerate the Development, Production and Equitable Access to New COVID-19 Vaccines, Diagnostics and Therapeutics, in New York today:

3 May 2020

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‘Antidote’ to False COVID-19 Facts Guides Nations in Life-or-Death Decisions, Secretary-General Says, Calling for Guaranteed Press Freedom on Global Day

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for World Press Freedom Day 2020, on the theme “Journalism without Fear or Favour”, observed today:

1 May 2020

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With over 3 Million Jobs Lost amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Honouring Dignity of Work Key to Building Back Better, Secretary-General Says on International Labour Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Labour, observed today:

1 May 2020

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In Video Message Launching Policy Brief on Older Persons, Secretary-General Says COVID-19 Response Must Respect Their Rights, Dignity

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to launch a policy brief on older persons, in New York today:

29 April 2020

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Special Envoy Calls for Nationwide Ceasefire in Syria, Stressing Importance of Sustained Calm, Access to Anti-COVID-19 Equipment, Resources

The Special Envoy for Syria called for a nationwide ceasefire leading to sustained calm and enabling access to the equipment and resources needed to combat COVID-19, as he briefed the Security Council on efforts to forge a political settlement to the nine-year conflict, during a 29 April videoconference meeting.

29 April 2020

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Tragedy Beckons in Syria as War-Ravaged Health‑Care System Is Ill-Equipped to Cope with COVID-19 Spread, Humanitarian Chief Warns Security Council

Tragedy looms in Syria where, after nearly a decade of war, the health‑care system is in no position to cope with a full-blown COVID-19 outbreak, putting millions in even greater need of humanitarian aid, the United Nations top humanitarian official told the Security Council during a 29 April videoconference meeting.