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

In the Gambia, the United Nations is assisting the Government following the deaths of a number of children due to acute kidney injury in the last two and a half months. The Organization is supporting authorities to investigate the cause of the outbreak and prevent further spread.

​​​​​​​Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed today:

Following is the UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World Food Day, observed on 16 October:

The Secretary-General, marking the tenth anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child, stressed that the international community must renew its commitment to work together so that girls can play a full and equal part in their communities and societies. Investing in girls is investing in the world’s common future.

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies released a report today which says that heatwaves account for some of the deadliest disasters and are intensifying.

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for World Health Day, observed today:

United Nations emergency efforts to boost Cuba’s response to Hurricane Ian are moving ahead. A combination of emergency funds from United Nations entities and their pre-positioned items are available to authorities, totaling $6.8 million.

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 Post Day, observed on 9 October: