The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) announced today a decision by the Secretariat to repatriate all Gabonese military units, effective immediately, following credible reports of sexual abuse by Gabon’s contingent deployed to the Mission.

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

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Tourism Day, observed on 27 September:

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, observed today:

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks on the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, observed virtually today:

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

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed today:

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for People of African Descent, observed today:

The United Nations observed the first International Day of People of African Descent on 31 August.  The Secretary-General said the Day is a long overdue recognition of the profound injustices and systemic discrimination that people of African descent have endured for centuries, and celebrates their contributions to every field of human endeavour.

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, observed today: