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9 August 2019

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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

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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:

8 August 2019

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Secretary-General Calls for Maximum Restraint by Parties in Jammu and Kashmir, Citing Simla Agreement on Region’s Final Status

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

8 August 2019

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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:

7 August 2019

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New United Nations Convention Can Ensure More Efficient, Harmonized Settlement of Commercial Disputes, Secretary-General Says in Message for Signing Ceremony

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, in Singapore today:

7 August 2019

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Welcoming Signing of Peace Agreement in Mozambique, Secretary-General Applauds Commitment on Both Sides to Finalizing Peace Process

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

6 August 2019

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In Message for Hiroshima Peace Memorial Service, Secretary-General Renews Call on World Leaders to Intensify Efforts Towards Disarmament Agenda

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message, delivered by Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, to the annual Peace Memorial Ceremony, in Hiroshima today: