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Journalism without Fear, Favour Key for Surviving COVID-19 Pandemic, Secretary-General Tells World Press Freedom Conference, Urging Governments to Protect Media Workers

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Journalism without Fear, Favour Key for Surviving COVID-19 Pandemic, Secretary-General Tells World Press Freedom Conference, Urging Governments to Protect Media Workers

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the closing session of the World Press Freedom Conference 2020 “Journalism without Fear or Favour”, in The Hague today:

Investing in Youth Brings Peace Dividends, Deputy Secretary-General Tells High-Level Event, Calling on States to Support Young Peacebuilders Strategy

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Investing in Youth Brings Peace Dividends, Deputy Secretary-General Tells High-Level Event, Calling on States to Support Young Peacebuilders Strategy

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the high-level event on youth, peace and security, marking the fifth anniversary of the landmark United Nations Security Council resolution 2250 (2015), today:

Congratulating Eisenhower Award Winner, Deputy Secretary-General Says Private Sector Crucial in Relationships between Business, Government Leaders

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Congratulating Eisenhower Award Winner, Deputy Secretary-General Says Private Sector Crucial in Relationships between Business, Government Leaders

Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message on the occasion of the Eisenhower Award — an initiative of the Business Council for International Understanding — today:

Prospects for Peace between Israelis, Palestinians Remain Remote as Ever, Secretary‑General Stresses, as International Media Seminar Opens

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Prospects for Peace between Israelis, Palestinians Remain Remote as Ever, Secretary‑General Stresses, as International Media Seminar Opens

Journalists, media experts, policymakers and scholars within academic and faith communities in Palestine, Israel and elsewhere gathered for the opening of the twenty‑seventh annual International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East today, held for the first time in virtual format, amid the ongoing COVID‑19 pandemic.

Terrorist Threats in Central Africa Must Be Addressed through Greater Cooperation, Regional Strategy for Stabilization, Mission Head Tells Security Council

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Terrorist Threats in Central Africa Must Be Addressed through Greater Cooperation, Regional Strategy for Stabilization, Mission Head Tells Security Council

Security and other challenges in Central Africa affect West Africa, the Great Lakes and other subregions on the continent, speakers warned during a Security Council videoconference meeting on 9 December, calling for greater regional cooperation and coordination to address the root causes of instability and safety threats posed by the Boko Haram insurgents and the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).

Heed Early Warning Signs of Genocide, Secretary-General Stresses on International Day for Victims, Urging Cooperation in Rejecting Hate Speech, Discrimination

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Heed Early Warning Signs of Genocide, Secretary-General Stresses on International Day for Victims, Urging Cooperation in Rejecting Hate Speech, Discrimination

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as delivered, on the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide, observed today:

Organization Builds on Past Efforts in Tackling Crises, from COVID-19 to Conflict, Secretary-General Tells Association of Former Civil Servants Anniversary Event

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Organization Builds on Past Efforts in Tackling Crises, from COVID-19 to Conflict, Secretary-General Tells Association of Former Civil Servants Anniversary Event

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Association of Former International Civil Servants, in New York today:

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