Secretary-General Calls Upon Stakeholders in Congo to Work towards Peaceful Electoral Process ahead of Presidential Vote
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The following statement was issued by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
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UN Postal Administration Issues ‘United Against Racism and Discrimination’ Stamps in Observance of International Day, 21 March
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The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) announced today the release of new “United Against Racism and Discrimination” stamps to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (observed annually on 21 March).
Secretary-General Calls Nowruz ‘an Inspiration’ to More Just, Durable Recovery from Pandemic, in Message for International Day
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Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Nowruz, observed on 20 March:
Understanding, Protecting Planet Only Way to Ensure Sustainable Future, Secretary-General Stresses, in Message for World Meteorological Day
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Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Meteorological Day, observed on 23 March:
Not Too Late to Undo Forest Damage, Secretary-General Says, in Message for International Day, while Warning ‘We Risk a Point of No Return
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Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Forests, observed on 21 March:
Address Unequal Access to Water, Sanitation, Deputy Secretary-General Urges States, at General Assembly President’s High-Level Meeting
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Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the President of the General Assembly’s high-level meeting on the “Implementation of the Water-Related Goals and Targets of the 2030 Agenda”, today:
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The global economy is set to grow by 4.7 per cent in 2021, faster than the 4.3 per cent predicted in September, says a United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report released today. It sees a misguided return to austerity, after a destructive recession, as the main risk to the global outlook.
Speakers in Women’s Commission Explore Role of Gender-Sensitive COVID-19 Response Plans in Creating More Resilient, Inclusive Communities
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The Commission on the Status of Women continued its sixty-fifth session today, resuming a general discussion and hosting an interactive dialogue via videoconference to investigate how building gender-sensitive COVID-19 response plans can shape more resilient, inclusive communities.
Secretary-General Appoints Jean Arnault of France Personal Envoy on Afghanistan and Regional Issues
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Jean Arnault of France as his Personal Envoy on Afghanistan and Regional Issues. The Secretary-General has asked Mr. Arnault to assist in the achievement of a political solution to the conflict, working closely with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and regional partners.
Secretary-General Mourns United Republic of Tanzania’s President John Magufuli
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: