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9 October 2019

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Suicide Second-Leading Cause of Death among Youth, Secretary-General Says on World Mental Health Day, Calling for Stronger Investment in Services

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October:

8 October 2019

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Bold Investment in Education, Health Key to Helping Girls Reach Their Potential, Secretary-General Says on International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of the Girl Child, observed on 11 October:

2 October 2019

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Invest More in Technology That Can Transform Man-Made Waste into Energy, Wealth, Secretary-General Says with Message for World Habitat Day

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for the World Habitat Day, observed on 7 October:

1 October 2019

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Be Proactive to End Hate, Work towards Peace on Healthy Planet, Secretary‑General Urges in Message for International Non‑Violence Day

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Non‑Violence, observed on 2 October:

25 September 2019

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Global Arms‑Control Regime Fraying amid Rising Mistrust, ‘Dangerous’ Rhetoric among Nuclear-Armed States, Secretary-General Warns in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, observed on 26 September:

20 September 2019

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Human Activity Severely Undermines Planet’s Health, Secretary-General Tells International Day of Peace Event, Warning Nature Strikes Back When Attacked

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the International Day of Peace student observance, in New York today:

20 September 2019

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Secretary-General, in Remarks at Peace Bell Ceremony, Calls upon Combatants Worldwide to Observe Day of Global Ceasefire, Non-Violence

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Peace Bell ceremony in New York today:

13 September 2019

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Sign Languages Vital for Participating in All Aspects of Economic, Social, Cultural Life, Secretary-General Says on International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Sign Languages, observed on 23 September:

13 September 2019

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Phasing Out Hydrofluorocarbons Could Reduce Global Warming This Century, Secretary-General Says on International Day to Preserve Ozone Layer

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, observed on 16 September:

13 September 2019

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World Peace Faces ‘New Danger’ from Climate Emergency, Secretary-General Says in International Message, Calling for United Response

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Peace, observed on 21 September: