Secretary-General Condemns Lethal Attacks in Afghanistan ahead of Elections
SG/SM/19273
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
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Third Committee Opens Session Amid Calls for Governments to Design Comprehensive Social Development Policies, Empowering Youth, Tackling Illiteracy
GA/SHC/4226
Painting a picture of the obstacles to social development — economic inequality, social injustice, racism and issues affecting the rights of older persons — the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) opened its session today, with delegates calling for a greater international response to the needs of the world’s most vulnerable.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary‑General
The Indonesian Government has confirmed that 1,234 people have died following last week’s earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports. United Nations agencies and others are on the ground or en route to the affected areas to provide assistance and assess needs.
Nelson Mandela Peace Summit Concludes with Urgent Calls for Dialogue, Tolerance to Resolve Prolonged Conflicts
GA/12074
The Nelson Mandela Peace Summit concluded today as senior Government officials and representatives of international organizations called on world leaders to uphold the principles Mr. Mandela stood for — courage, humility and tolerance — to promote peace and stability across the globe. Speakers stressed that Mr. Mandela’s teachings are the foundation for global peace initiatives.
Sun’s Energy at Centre of Revolution in Renewables, Secretary-General Tells International Solar Alliance’s First General Assembly
SG/SM/19272-ENV/DEV/1891
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the first General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance, in New Delhi today:
Secretary-General Commends India’s Political Will, Commitment to Driving Swift Improvements towards Achieving Sanitation for All
SG/SM/19271-DEV/3362
Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention, “Sanitation for the 2030 Agenda”, in New Delhi, today:
Amid Protracted Conflicts, Complex Challenges, Gandhi’s Philosophy Remains Inspiring, Says Secretary-General in Message for Day of Non-Violence
SG/SM/19270-OBV/1822
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Non-Violence, observed today:
Jorge Skinner-Klee of Guatemala Chair of Second Committee
BIO/5146*-GA/EF/3493
The Second Committee (Economic and Financial) elected Jorge Skinner‑Klee (Guatemala) as Chair on 5 June.
Ion Jinga of Romania Chair of First Committee
BIO/5145*-GA/DIS/3595
The First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) elected Ion Jinga (Romania) as Chair on 5 June.
General Assembly Debate Concludes Amid Calls to Foster Global Stability through Multilateralism, Cooperation, Respect for Human Rights
GA/12073
As the General Assembly concluded its high‑level debate amid calls for regional solidarity, multilateralism and respect for human rights, Assembly President María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés (Ecuador) said discussions over the past week underscored not only the relevance of the 193‑member organ, but the Organization as a whole.