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1 March 2023

SG/SM/21704

Adopting Marine Biodiversity Treaty ‘Important Step Forward’ in Advancing Ocean Health for Generations to Come, Secretary-General Tells Intergovernmental Conference

28 February 2023

DSG/SM/1831

As Multiple Crises Undermine Development Gains, Financing, Partnerships Key for Driving Transformative Socioeconomic Progress, Deputy Secretary-General Tells African Forum

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the ninth African Regional Forum for Sustainable Development 2023, in Niamey, Niger, today:

28 February 2023

SG/SM/21702

Stop War on Nature, Secretary-General Urges in World Wildlife Day Message, Urging Bold Action to Protect Habitats, End Fossil-Fuel Pollution

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Wildlife Day, observed on 3 March:

27 February 2023

SG/SM/21699

Spotlighting 13,000 Stockpiled Nuclear Weapons Worldwide, Secretary-General Stresses on International Day ‘Let’s End These Threats Before They End Us’

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to for the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, observed on 5 March:

27 February 2023

SC/15214

Security Council Sanctions Committee concerning South Sudan Convenes Briefing to Member States in Connection with Interim Report of Panel of Experts

On 17 February 2023, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan held a briefing to Member States during which the Coordinator of the Panel of Experts briefed participants on the Panel’s interim report dated 1 December 2022 (document S/2022/884).

27 February 2023

SG/SM/21700

Amid Reversal of Development Progress, International Community Must Rebuild Social Cohesion, Ensure Protection for All, Secretary-General Tells Human Rights Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Human Rights Council, in Geneva today:

27 February 2023

SG/SM/21701

Amid Fragile Humanitarian Gains in Yemen, Secretary-General, at Pledging Event, Appeals for $4.3 Billion to Assist 17.3 Million of Most Vulnerable People

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the high-level pledging event for the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, in Geneva today:

24 February 2023

GA/PAL/1450

Bureau of General Assembly’s Palestinian Rights Committee Condemns Extreme Violence by Israeli Forces in Nablus, Calls for Palestinians’ Protection

The following statement was issued today by the Bureau of the General Assembly's Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People:

24 February 2023

SG/SM/21698

Noting Orders on Bilateral Proceedings, Secretary-General Welcomes Trust Armenia, Azerbaijan Have Placed in International Court of Justice to Resolve Differences

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the Orders of the International Court of Justice in the proceedings between Armenia and Azerbaijan: