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16 August 2019

SG/SM/19701-OBV/1905

Diversity’s Richness, Strength ‘Never a Threat’, Secretary-General Stresses in Message Commemorating Victims of Violence Based on Religion and Belief

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion and Belief, observed on 22 August:

9 August 2019

DSG/SM/1314-HR/5443-OBV/1903

Almost Half World’s Languages Risk Disappearing, Deputy Secretary-General Warns, Urging Action to Preserve Indigenous Cultures, in Message for Global Observance

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohamed’s remarks on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, in New York today:

8 August 2019

SG/SM/19694-HR/5442-OBV/1901

World Loses Wealth of Traditional Knowledge as Each Language Disappears, Warns Secretary-General, in Message on International Day of Indigenous Peoples

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, observed on 9 August:

8 August 2019

SG/SM/19695-OBV/1902

Education Today Should Combine Knowledge, Life Skills, Critical Thinking, Secretary-General Stresses in Message on International Youth Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on International Youth Day, observed on 12 August:

23 July 2019

SG/SM/19675-HR/5440-OBV/1900

With Number of Child Victims Rising Sharply, Bolder Action Key to Ending Human Trafficking, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Observance

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, observed on 30 July:

18 July 2019

SG/SM/19670-OBV/1899

With Human Rights under Siege, Let’s Embrace Nelson Mandela’s Legacy, Emulate His Example, Secretary-General Urges in Observance Message

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks on Nelson Mandela International Day, in New York today:

17 July 2019

SG/SM/19668-OBV/1898

Secretary-General Stresses Duty to Act for Enduring Change, in Message Observing Nelson Mandela International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for Nelson Mandela International Day, observed on 18 July:

10 July 2019

SG/SM/19659-OBV/1897-POP/1088

Despite Gains in Lowering Maternal Mortality, Unintended Pregnancy Rates, Many Challenges Remain, Secretary-General Says in World Population Day Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World Population Day, observed on 11 July:

25 June 2019

SG/SM/19644-OBV/1896

Torture ‘Happens Behind Closed Doors’ Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day, Urging States to End Impunity, Support Victims

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, observed on 26 June:

24 June 2019

SG/SM/19642-OBV/1895-SOC/NAR/966

Governments Must Support Health-Based, Holistic Solutions to Overcome Drug Abuse, Secretary-General Stresses in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed on 26 June: