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Statements and Messages

14 April 2025

SG/SM/22622

Reparative Justice Frameworks Grounded in International Human Rights Law Essential to Ending Racism, Secretary-General Tells Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, delivered by Courtenay Rattray, Chef the Cabinet, to the fourth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, in New York today:

14 April 2025

SG/SM/22625

Secretary-General ‘Deeply Alarmed’ by Israeli Strikes on Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, Dealing Severe Blow to Strip’s Already Devastated Healthcare System

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

14 April 2025

SG/SM/22623

Following Hottest Year on Record, Secretary-General Says Scaling Up Renewable Power, Adaptation Key for Restoring Good Health to Mother Earth, in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Mother Earth Day, observed on 22 April:

14 April 2025

SG/SM/22624

As Sudan’s Brutal Conflict Enters Third Year, Secretary-General Demands Renewed Focus, End to Weapons Flowing into Country, Stressing Civilians Paying Highest Price

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

13 April 2025

SG/SM/22620

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Killing of Scores of Civilians in North Darfur, Sudan, including Nine Humanitarian Workers

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

13 April 2025

SG/SM/22619

Secretary-General, in Welcome Video Message to UN Pavilion at Expo 2025, Urges Unity to Build Better, More Peaceful Future

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ UN Pavilion welcome video message at Expo 2025, in Osaka, Japan, today:

13 April 2025

SG/SM/22621

Secretary-General ‘Deeply Alarmed and Shocked’ over Deadly Missile Attack in Ukraine

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

11 April 2025

SG/SM/22618

Push World to Deliver on Commitments Set Forth in Pact for the Future, Secretary-General Urges at G7+ Ministerial Meeting

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the opening of the Group of Seven Plus (g7+) ministerial meeting, in Dili, today:

9 April 2025

SG/SM/22617

Deeply Saddened by Passing of Former General Assembly President, Interim African Union Chairperson, Secretary-General Hails Amara Essy for Effective Leadership

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

7 April 2025

SG/SM/22616

Federico Mayor ‘Taught Us that True Greatness Lies in Solidarity, Mutual Respect’, Says Secretary-General, in Video Tribute

Following is the text [translated from the Spanish] of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video tribute to Federico Mayor Zaragoza, in Paris today: