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

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Mental Health Day: “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace”, observed on 10 October:

In Haiti, half of the country’s population, 5.4 million people face acute hunger, according to new analysis by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification. Two million are in the grips of emergency levels of hunger and at least 6,000 displaced people face catastrophic levels of food insecurity.

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Post Day, observed on 9 October:

The Secretary-General’s annual report on intimidation and reprisals for cooperation with the UN, was issued today, documenting how human rights defenders, activists, journalists, victims and witnesses, among others, continue to experience reprisals for actual or perceived cooperation with the United Nations.

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

Development and threats of use of nuclear weapons are reaching a high point that must be reversed for the good of future generations, speakers said today during the General Assembly’s annual high-level commemoration of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the High-Level Meeting Commemorating and Promoting the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, in New York today:

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Habitat Day: “Engaging youth to create a better urban future”, observed on 7 October:

The Special Coordinator for Lebanon is in Israel where she is meeting with Israeli authorities to discuss the latest situation and the Head of the UN Peacekeeping Mission is in contact with both Lebanese and Israeli parties, stressing the urgent need for de-escalation. Efforts are ongoing to reduce tensions and halt shelling.