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20 November 2020

SG/SM/20431

Pandemic Response Offers Chance to Redress Structural Inequalities for More Resilient Africa, Secretary-General Says, in Industrialization Day Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on Africa Industrialization Day, observed today:

19 November 2020

SG/SM/20430

Secretary-General, in World Toilet Day Message, Calls for Action to Deliver Health, Safe Sanitation Services, with 4.2 Billion Still Lacking Access

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World Toilet Day, observed today:

13 November 2020

SG/SM/20417

Secretary-General Highlights Struggles of Diabetes Patients to Access Care amid Increased Risk from COVID-19, in Message for World Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Diabetes Day, observed on 14 November:

13 November 2020

SG/SM/20418

Road Accidents Leading Killers of Children, Young Adults, with Most in Poorer Countries, Says Secretary-General, in World Remembrance Day Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, observed on 15 November:

5 November 2020

SG/SM/20397

Tsunamis ‘a Supreme Test’ of Governance, Disaster-Risk Management, Anti-Pandemic Response, Secretary-General Says, in World Awareness Day Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World Tsunami Awareness Day, observed today:

30 October 2020

SG/SM/20381

Free Press Important Defence against ‘Pandemic of Misinformation’, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message, Citing Increased Attacks, Constraints on Journalists

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, observed on 2 November:

30 October 2020

SG/SM/20382

Better Management of Natural Resources Could Help War-Torn Societies Achieve Peace, Secretary-General Says in International Day Message, Calling for Bold Action

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, observed on 6 November:

26 October 2020

SG/SM/20369

Marking United Nations Day, Secretary-General Hails Staff’s Dedication, Spirit of Service for Having Guided Organization through Crises for 75 Years

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as delivered, at the informal meeting of the General Assembly Observance Ceremony in Commemoration of United Nations Day, today:

23 October 2020

SG/SM/20360

Commending Urban Grass‑Roots Groups, Secretary-General Says Local Action Vital to Sustainable Recovery from Pandemic, in Message on World Cities Day

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on World Cities Day, observed on 31 October:

22 October 2020

SG/SM/20357

Societies Thrive Where Arts, Culture Flourish, Secretary-General Says at United Nations Day Concert, Noting Music Needs No Translators

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the United Nations Day concert, in New York today: