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12 November 2019

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Noting Diabetes Afflicts over 420 Million People, Secretary-General Advocates Early Detection, Access to Health Services, in Message for International Observance

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

31 October 2019

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Amid Rise in Extreme Weather, Disaster-Proofing Infrastructure Vital for Averting Public Service Disruptions, Secretary-General Says on World Tsunami Awareness Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Tsunami Day, observed 5 November:

30 October 2019

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When Journalists Cannot Work in Safety, World Faces Prospect of Confusion, Disinformation, Says Secretary-General, Marking International Day

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

29 October 2019

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Urban Areas Where Climate Battle Will Be Won or Lost, Secretary-General Says on World Cities Day, Calls for Innovation in Transport, Building Design

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

24 October 2019

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Amid Growing Inequality, Dehumanization, Celebrating Diversity More Important Than Ever, Secretary-General Says at United Nations Day Concert

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

21 October 2019

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Amid Great Worldwide Change, United Nations Still Focused on Advancing Well-Being of Real People, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Observance

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

11 October 2019

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Deputy Secretary-General Celebrates Power of ‘GirlForce’, Vows to Push Forward Empowerment, on International Day of the Girl Child

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Girls Speak Out commemoration event marking the International Day of the Girl Child, observed on 11 October:

10 October 2019

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Girls’ Average Income over Lifetime Increases with Every Extra Year of Schooling, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Poverty Eradication Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, observed on 17 October:

10 October 2019

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As Community Backbone, Rural Women, Girls Represent Powerful Force for Building Climate Resilience, Secretary-General Says in International Day Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Rural Women: Rural Women and Girls Building Climate Resilience, observed on 15 October:

10 October 2019

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As Global Population Ages, Society Must Ensure Full Participation of Older Persons, Secretary-General Says in Video Message for International Day

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the event marking the International Day of Older Persons: