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Statements and Messages

19 May 2022

SG/SM/21286

We Must Do More to Break Stranglehold of Smugglers, Better Protect Vulnerable Migrants, Secretary-General Tells International Migration Review Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the International Migration Review Forum convened under the auspices of the General Assembly in New York today:

18 May 2022

SG/SM/21284

World Meteorological Organization’s Report ‘a Dismal Litany of Humanity’s Failure to Tackle Climate Disruption’, Secretary-General Says, in Message for Launch

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) “State of the Global Climate 2021” report, today:

18 May 2022

SG/SM/21285

If We Don’t Feed People, We Feed Conflict, Secretary-General tells Global Food Security Call to Action Ministerial Event, Warning Mass Hunger Looms

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Global Food Security Call to Action ministerial meeting, in New York today:

18 May 2022

SG/SM/21282

Secretary-General Spotlights ‘Tragic’ Failure to Fulfil Basic Water, Sanitation Need for Billions, in Message to Ministerial Meeting

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to the Sanitation and Water for All Sector Ministers’ Meeting in Jakarta today:

18 May 2022

SG/SM/21283

Secretary-General Pledges Commitment to Mainstreaming Urbanization Issues across Its Work, in Message for International Affordable Housing Forum

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Forum of Architects Affordable Housing Activation Forum, held in Madrid from 18 to 20 May:

17 May 2022

SG/SM/21279

Rescuing Sustainable Development Goals More Important Than Ever, Secretary-General Tells Economic and Social Council, Stressing ‘This Is No Time for Complacency’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Economic and Social Council segment on operational activities for development, in New York today:

17 May 2022

SG/SM/21281

Secretary-General Expresses Deep Sadness for More Than 100,000 ‘Disappeared’ in Mexico, Welcomes Positive Steps to Guarantee Rights of Victims

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

17 May 2022

SG/SM/21280

Madeleine Albright’s 25-Year-Old Warning Has Eerie Resonance Today, Notes Secretary-General, in Tribute to Pioneering Top United States Diplomat

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the memorial for Madeleine Albright, in New York today:

17 May 2022

SG/SM/21278

Addiction to Fossil Fuels Must End, Secretary-General Tells Sustainable Energy Forum, Stressing Need to Expedite Deployment of Renewables Everywhere

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the Sustainable Energy for All Forum, in Kigali, today:

16 May 2022

SG/SM/21277

Congratulating Lebanon on Parliamentary Elections, Secretary-General Looks Forward to Swift Formation of Inclusive Government, Expedited Economic Recovery

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