Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement Reached on Somalia Electoral Path
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
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Secretary-General Asks Private Sector to Fund Vaccine Equity, Help Put Humanity on ‘War Footing’ against COVID-19, at Business Leaders’ Event
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Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the event “Convening Business Leaders for Vaccine Equity”, led by the Ikea Foundation, Purpose and the United Nations, delivered virtually today:
Non-governmental Organizations Committee Recommends Special Consultative Status for 7 Entities, Defers Action on 96 Others, as 2021 Session Continues
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Continuing its 2021 regular session, the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations today recommended 7 organizations for special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council and deferred action on the status of 96 others.
Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2576 (2021)
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The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) until 27 May 2022, deciding to provide a strengthened United Nations team in advance of the country’s election, to monitor election day and to continue to assist with the vote.
Secretary-General Hails Peacekeepers’ Energy, at Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremony, Presents Military Gender Advocate Award to Champion for Darfuri Women
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Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal ceremony, in New York today:
Security Council Adopts 2020 Annual Report to General Assembly
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The Security Council adopted its annual report to the General Assembly today, covering the period from 1 January to 31 December 2020.
Spotlighting Crucial Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, Secretary-General Tells Ecological Congress Time to ‘Finally Make Peace with Nature’ Has Arrived
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Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Nevsky International Ecological Congress, in Saint Petersburg, today:
Security Council Press Statement on Mali
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The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Zhang Jun (China):
If Syria's Key Players Remain 'More Invested in Conflict Management Than Conflict Resolution', Fighting Could Last Generations, Envoy Tells Security Council
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The tragic irony of Syria is that humanitarian suffering is increasing, despite the relative calm, compared with earlier years of the conflict, the Security Council heard today from high-level officials of the Organization who made a strong appeal for continued aid to the country.
Opening African Dialogue Series, Secretary-General Cites Cultural Diversity, Natural Heritage as Key Catalysts for Continent’s Growth
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Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the opening of the African Dialogue Series, today: