Observances (fr)

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly’s commemorative session on the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, in New York today:

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

A report released today by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and its partners is offering solutions to decarbonize the building and construction sector. The report says that the construction sector is currently responsible for 37 per cent of global emissions.

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

The Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon warned today that the continuing clashes in the Ein El-Hilweh Palestine Refugee Camp, along with the ongoing takeover of eight schools, are preventing the access of nearly 6,000 children who are about to begin their school year.

With students around the world returning to school, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization published its first global Guidance on Generative AI in Education and Research, calling on Governments to implement regulations and teacher training towards a human-centred approach.

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

In Liberia, the United Nations team there is boosting its response to national efforts to address food insecurity. This follows a recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) showing that over half a million people are currently facing acute food insecurity in the country.

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Democracy, observed on 15 September:

The UN Department of Global Communications will host a youth event for the International Day of Peace on 14 September at 9:30 a.m. in Conference Room 4 at New York Headquarters.