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Official observances

24 October 2017

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Deputy Secretary‑General Tells Staff ‘Dig Deeper’ to Serve Humanity with Passion, Unwavering Commitment, in Message for United Nations Day

Following are UN Deputy Secretary‑General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the staff ceremony to mark United Nations Day:

24 October 2017

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Secretary-General’s Remarks at a Reception for United Nations Day in Central African Republic

The text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at a reception for United Nations Day in Bangui, Central African Republic, today, is not available in English. For the French text, please see www.un.org/press/fr/2017/sgsm18762.doc.htm.

18 October 2017

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Make ‘We the Peoples’ Reality by Transcending Differences to Overcome Increasing Conflicts, Inequality, Secretary-General Says in Message for United Nations Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for United Nations Day, to be observed on 24 October:

17 October 2017

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Leaving No One Behind Means Listening to Poor People, Acting with Them, Says Secretary-General in Message on Day for Eradication of Poverty

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, observed today:

13 October 2017

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Shift Focus from Coping with Disasters to Managing Risk, Reducing Human Suffering, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for Disaster Reduction:

9 October 2017

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Postal Services Key to Advancing Shared Progress, Leveraging Modern Technology, Connecting Peoples, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the opening ceremony of World Post Day, in Berne, Switzerland, today:

26 September 2017

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Challenging Circumstances No Excuse to Abandon Shared Disarmament Responsibility, Secretary-General Says on Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks on the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, in New York today: