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Statements and Messages

22 November 2024

SG/SM/22470

With Over 43,000 Palestinians Killed, Worsening Humanitarian Crisis, ‘Past Time’ for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza, Secretary-General Observance Message Says

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, observed on 29 November:

21 November 2024

SG/SM/22468

Expedite Paternity Claims, Hold Perpetrators to Account, Secretary-General Urges Member States in Message on Supporting Children Born out of Sexual Abuse by Peacekeepers

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on paternity and child support to children born out of sexual exploitation and abuse, today:

21 November 2024

SG/SM/22469

Lauding Honourees’ Relentless, Inspiring Work, Secretary-General Tells UN Foundation’s Leadership Awards Dinner That Spirit Needed More than Ever to Tackle Global Challenges

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the United Nations Foundation’s Leadership Awards Dinner, in New York today:

20 November 2024

SG/SM/22466

Secretary-General Urges International Conference to Join Forces, Stand Together, Ensure Every Child in Palestine, Middle East, Worldwide Grows Up in Peace

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message, as delivered by Muhannad Hadi, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, to the International Conference on the Role of the International Community and Civil Society Organizations in Promoting and Respecting the Rights of the Palestinian Child, in Amman today:

20 November 2024

SG/SM/22467

‘Stakes Could Not Be Higher for Humanity’, Secretary-General Stresses, Urging World Science Forum to Continue Forging Solutions That Ensure Planet’s Future

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message, as delivered by Lidia Brito, Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, to the World Science Forum, in Budapest today:

19 November 2024

SG/SM/22465

Alarmed by Escalating Violence in Haiti, Secretary-General Emphasizes Importance of Urgent Progress towards Political Transition

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

19 November 2024

SG/SM/22464

Failure of Climate Finance Deal at Baku Conference ‘Not an Option’, Secretary-General Tells Group of 20 Leaders

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to a session on sustainable development and energy transition at the Group of 20 (G20) Summit, in Rio de Janeiro today:

18 November 2024

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‘Beyond Time to Deliver’ for Women, Girls Suffering Worsening Epidemic of Violence, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, observed on 25 November:

18 November 2024

SG/SM/22463

Secretary-General Urges Group of 20 Nations to Drive Security Council, Financial System Reforms

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to a session on reform of global governance institutions at the Group of 20 (G20) Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, today:

18 November 2024

SG/SM/22462

‘High Time for a Just Peace’, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, 1,000 Days after Russian Federation Began Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as delivered by Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, to the Security Council on Ukraine, in New York today: