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‘Afghanistan Will Never Take Its Rightful Place on the Global Stage’ without Recognizing Rights of Its Women, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Event

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‘Afghanistan Will Never Take Its Rightful Place on the Global Stage’ without Recognizing Rights of Its Women, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Event

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the High-Level Side Event: Ways to Include Women in the Future of Afghanistan, in New York today:

Small Island States’ Dynamism Critical in Holding Biggest Emitters Accountable, Ensuring Scaled-up Climate Financing, Secretary-General Tells Alliance Meeting

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Small Island States’ Dynamism Critical in Holding Biggest Emitters Accountable, Ensuring Scaled-up Climate Financing, Secretary-General Tells Alliance Meeting

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the Alliance of Small Island States Leaders Meeting, in New York today:

In International Day Message, Secretary-General Calls for Stronger Care, Support Systems That Honour Dignity of Older Persons, Caregivers

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In International Day Message, Secretary-General Calls for Stronger Care, Support Systems That Honour Dignity of Older Persons, Caregivers

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Day of Older Persons — “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide” — observed on 1 October:

‘This Is Our Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity to Transform Financing’ for Sustainable Development, Deputy Secretary-General Tells High-Level Open Dialogue

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‘This Is Our Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity to Transform Financing’ for Sustainable Development, Deputy Secretary-General Tells High-Level Open Dialogue

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Open Dialogue on “Strengthening Financing for the SDGs:  High-Level Dialogue Between MDB Heads and UN Member States”, in New York today:

Warning Inaction Could Create ‘Dark Future’, Delegates Urge Remaking Global Governance to Benefit All Countries, Not Bolster Powerful Few, as Summit of the Future Concludes

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Warning Inaction Could Create ‘Dark Future’, Delegates Urge Remaking Global Governance to Benefit All Countries, Not Bolster Powerful Few, as Summit of the Future Concludes

Government leaders emphasized the need to rethink global governance and create a fairer, more inclusive multilateral system that will “benefit all countries” rather than “increase the power of a few”, as the Summit of the Future concluded its second and final day.

Technology Enables ‘Transition from Isolation to Global Integration,’ Says Delegate, as Summit Dialogue Charts Paths to Equitable Digital Future

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Technology Enables ‘Transition from Isolation to Global Integration,’ Says Delegate, as Summit Dialogue Charts Paths to Equitable Digital Future

The commitments of the recently inked Global Digital Compact must be carried out through collaborative actions fulfilling the promise of a digital world for all — eliminating digital divides and providing a prosperous, safe and inclusive future — speakers emphasized during an interactive dialogue at the Summit of the Future today.

Reform of Security Council, Other Global Institutions Vital to Maintaining Peace, Speakers Tell Summit of Future Dialogue

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Reform of Security Council, Other Global Institutions Vital to Maintaining Peace, Speakers Tell Summit of Future Dialogue

Reform of international institutions, particularly the Security Council, rebuilding of trust and enhanced regional partnerships are critical to making multilateralism work for the peace and security of future generations, speakers underlined during an interactive dialogue at the Summit of the Future today.

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