Activities of Secretary-General in Kenya, 4-5 September
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On Monday, 4 September, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Nairobi from New York in the early afternoon.
In progress at UNHQ
Central Asia a ‘Crossroads’, Uniquely Positioned to Build Bridges in Divided World, Secretary-General Tells Region’s Heads of State at Meeting
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Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Fifth Consultative Meeting of Heads of State of Central Asia, in Dushanbe today:
WFP Head Urges Business Leaders to Develop Smart Innovations in Fight against Hunger, Poverty, at Security Council Debate on Public-Private Partnerships
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Against a backdrop of soaring global humanitarian needs fuelled by conflict, climate change and the impact of COVID-19, a new model for collaboration between public and private sector actors is needed to promote international security and tackle humanitarian needs, delegates heard today during the Security Council’s open debate on advancing public-private humanitarian partnerships.
Marking World Day, Secretary-General Urges Investment in Sustainable Tourism to Build Sector that ‘Delivers for People and Planet’
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Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Tourism Day on “Tourism and green investment”, observed on 27 September:
Sustainable Development Goals Summit Must Deliver on Commitment Needed to Realize Promise of 2030 Agenda, Says Deputy Secretary-General, Briefing Member States
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Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the President of the General Assembly’s briefing to the Member States on the Sustainable Development Goals Summit, in New York today:
Press Conference by Secretary-General António Guterres at United Nations Headquarters
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Following is the transcript of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ press conference prior to the seventy-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York today:
We Must Ensure Children, Young People Living through Conflict Receive Educational Support, Secretary-General Tells Commemorative Session Marking International Day
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Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly’s commemorative session on the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, in New York today:
‘Let Us Collectively Resolve to Build Bridges of Unity, Peace’ That Can Span Nations, Cultures, Says Deputy Secretary-General at Ceremonial Tea Offering
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Following is UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s message on the occasion of the Ceremonial Tea Offering for Peace, in New York today:
Crimes Committed in Sudan by Rapid Support Forces, Allied Militias Undermining National, Regional, International Stability, Delegate Tells Security Council
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An increasingly violent and unstable situation in Sudan demands immediate action, a senior United Nations official warned the Security Council today, as millions are displaced and the country spirals towards a humanitarian catastrophe.
Sudan’s Worsening Violence, Humanitarian Crisis Could Foreshadow Civil War, Senior Officials Warn Security Council, Calling for Urgent Action to End Conflict
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Worsening violence in Sudan could foreshadow a civil war alongside a humanitarian situation that will, in turn, dramatically deteriorate the possibility of needed and urgent action, senior United Nations officials warned the Security Council today, as speakers spotlighted the importance of regional engagement, dialogue and humanitarian relief to ameliorating the suffering of the Sudanese people.