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11 February 2018

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Secretary-General Extends Condolences to Family of Human Rights ‘Giant’ Asma Jahangir, Calling Her Tireless Advocate for Inalienable Rights, Equality

The following statement by UN Secretary‑General António Guterres was issued today:

31 January 2018

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As Neo-Nazism, White Supremacy Spread, People Must Unite to Prevent Normalization of Hate, Secretary-General Says in Remarks for Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at a ceremony marking the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, in New York today:

30 January 2018

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Millions Cured of Leprosy, but Greater Action Needed to End Bias, Ensure Health Care for People Affected by Disease, Secretary-General Says in Message for Global Appeal

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the thirteenth Global Appeal to End Stigma and Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy, in New Delhi today:

22 January 2018

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‘We Are All at Risk’ When Humanity’s Values Are Abandoned, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day Commemorating Holocaust Victims

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, observed on 27 January:

20 January 2018

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World Must Stand Up to Hate, Stay Vigilant of Persistent Anti-Semitism, Secretary-General Says in Remarks for Holocaust Remembrance Day

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the ceremony marking the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, at the Park East Synagogue in New York today:

11 December 2017

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Recognition of Human Rights Declaration Far from Universal, Secretary-General Says at Observance Event, Pledging to Uphold ‘Mighty Document’

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at a Human Rights Day event, in New York today:

7 December 2017

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Fundamental Principles of Universal Declaration Being Tested in All Regions, Secretary-General Warns in Message for Human Rights Day

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for Human Rights Day, observed on 10 December:

1 December 2017

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Remove All Physical, Cultural Barriers to Persons with Disabilities, Secretary-General Urges in Message for International Observance

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message, “Transformation towards a sustainable and resilient society for all”, for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on 3 December:

21 November 2017

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Slavery, Human Trafficking ‘Have No Place’ in World Today, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Detailing Action Needed to End Abuse

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the Security Council open debate on trafficking in persons in conflict situations, in New York today:

20 November 2017

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World Has No Place for Slavery, Stresses Secretary-General, Horrified by Reports of African Migrants Sold as Slaves in Libya

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