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15 December 2020

DSG/SM/1530

Ending Violence against Children Requires Greater Global Leadership, Local Action, Deputy Secretary-General Says at Launch of Together to #EndViolence Event

Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message to the launch event for the Together to #Endviolence Solutions Summit, held today:

11 December 2020

DSG/SM/1529

Hailing Solutions by Youth Leaders, Deputy Secretary-General Urges Governments, Businesses, Cities to Take Decisive Climate Action

Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message to congratulate winners of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 2020 United Nations Global Climate Action Awards, today:

10 December 2020

DSG/SM/1526

Spotlighting 16-Day Healing Campaign in Samoa, Deputy Secretary-General Stresses Community-Based Dialogue, Sharing Key for Ending Violence against Women, Girls

Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message for the 16-day Healing Campaign in Samoa under the Spotlight Initiative, today:

10 December 2020

DSG/SM/1525

As Africa Loses $50 Billion Annually to Illicit Financing, Greater Global Cooperation Key for ‘Silencing the Guns’ Deputy Secretary-General Tells African Union Meeting

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the high‑level meeting on “African Union Silencing the Guns Initiative – The Role of Illicit Financial Flows in Fuelling Instability in Africa” today:

10 December 2020

DSG/SM/1527

Deputy Secretary-General, in Message, Says ‘Enough!’ to All Forms of Violence against Women, Girls, Everywhere It Occurs

Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message of solidarity and a call to action in the framework of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender‑Based Violence, today:

10 December 2020

DSG/SM/1524

Outlining Sierra Leone’s Successes to Peacebuilding Commission, Deputy Secretary-General Says More Efforts Needed for Youth Empowerment, Women’s Involvement in Decision-Making

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the Virtual Peacebuilding Commission Meeting on Sierra Leone, today:

10 December 2020

DSG/SM/1528

Deputy Secretary-General Calls for Strengthening Social Contract, Bringing Women, Youth into Political Process, in Message to Democracy, Human Rights Dialogue

Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message on the occasion of the ninth annual High‑level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance, on the theme “Silencing the Guns through Building Resilient Democracies”, today:

9 December 2020

DSG/SM/1521

Congratulating Eisenhower Award Winner, Deputy Secretary-General Says Private Sector Crucial in Relationships between Business, Government Leaders

Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message on the occasion of the Eisenhower Award — an initiative of the Business Council for International Understanding — today:

9 December 2020

DSG/SM/1522

Deputy Secretary-General Urges Full Inclusion of Young Women During Peace Processes, Calling Them Essential Actors, in Message to Youth Campaign

Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message for the “When #Youthlead on Women, Peace and Security” Campaign, today:

9 December 2020

DSG/SM/1523

Investing in Youth Brings Peace Dividends, Deputy Secretary-General Tells High-Level Event, Calling on States to Support Young Peacebuilders Strategy

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the high-level event on youth, peace and security, marking the fifth anniversary of the landmark United Nations Security Council resolution 2250 (2015), today: