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Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

Michelle Bachelet, High Commissioner for Human Rights, signed an agreement in New York with the Government of Sudan to open several offices in that country.  Ms. Bachelet said that with this milestone pact her office is poised to offer its support to make the transition a success for the human rights of all Sudanese.

China-Africa Cooperation Boosts United Nations Partnership with African Union, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Ministerial Meeting

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Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message, delivered by Maria Luiza Viotti, Chef de Cabinet, to the ministerial meeting on cooperation between China and Africa on matters before the Security Council, in New York today:

Sounding Alarm on Educational Crisis, Deputy Secretary-General Urges Mobilization across Sectors, New Public-Private Partnerships, Equal Opportunities for All

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Following are UN Deputy Secretary‑General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the event on “Reimagining Education: Preparing the Next Generation with Skills for the Future”, in New York today:

As Sustainable Development Goals Summit Concludes, Deputy Secretary-General Calls for Nations to ‘Kick Start’ Decade of Action, Fulfil 2030 Agenda

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Following are UN Deputy Secretary‑General Amina Mohammed’s closing remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Sustainable Development Goals Summit High‑Level Political Forum, in New York today:

Deputy Secretary-General Urges Project Everyone Campaign to Build Sustainable Development Goals Movement Based on Diversity, Empowerment, Unity

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Following are UN Deputy Secretary‑General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, for the launch of the Civil Society Campaign by Project Everyone, in New York today:

Women Make Up Half of 1.7 Billion People Lacking Accounts, Mobile Money Providers, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Event on ‘10 Years of Financial Inclusion’

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Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ opening remarks to the high‑level event on “10 Years of Financial Inclusion: Vast Progress and Challenges Ahead”, in New York today:

Declining Aid, Rising Debt Thwarting World’s Ability to Fund Sustainable Development, Speakers Warn at General Assembly High-Level Dialogue

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Declining levels of official development assistance (ODA) and rising levels of debt are impeding the world’s ability to pay for the Sustainable Development Goals and address the negative impacts of climate change, particularly in Africa and among small island developing States, speakers warned today as the General Assembly hosted a high-level dialogue on financing for development.

Need to End Protracted Conflicts, Preserve International Law Underlined by World Leaders, as General Assembly Continues Debate

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The adverse impacts of decades-old protracted conflicts — including on human rights, sustainable growth and social cohesion — took centre stage today, as world leaders continued to address the General Assembly’s annual high-level debate.