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26 November 2021

SG/SM/21044

Secretary-General Calls for End to Violence in Solomon Islands

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

24 November 2021

SG/SM/21041

Secretary-General Anniversary Message Highlights Critical Role of United Nations Satellite Centre in Environmental Assessments, Humanitarian Relief Operations

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the twentieth anniversary of the United Nations Satellite Centre, today:

24 November 2021

SG/SM/21040

Involving Persons with Disabilities in COVID-19 Pandemic Response Key for Building More Inclusive, Accessible World, Secretary-General Observance Message Stresses

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on 3 December:

24 November 2021

SG/SM/21039

Debt Bondage, Forced Labour, Sex Trafficking Continue Worldwide, Secretary-General Warns, Urging Stronger Action to End Modern Slavery, in International Day Message

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, observed on 2 December:

24 November 2021

SG/SM/21042

Secretary-General, in World AIDS Day Message, Stresses Leadership to Combat Stigma, Ensure Equal Health-Care Access Crucial for Ending Epidemic by 2030

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World AIDS Day, observed on 1 December:

23 November 2021

SG/SM/21035

Continued Palestinian Rights Violations, Israeli Settlement-Expansion Threatening Prospects for Two-State Solution, Secretary-General Warns in Observance Message

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

23 November 2021

SG/SM/21034

Warning of Rise in Gender-Based Violence during COVID-19 Pandemic, Secretary-General Observance Message Says Policies to Tackle Root Causes, Protect Women Can End Abuse

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

23 November 2021

SG/SM/21036

Only Appropriate Tribute to Victims of Chemical Warfare Is Fully Eliminating Such Heinous Weapons, Secretary-General Says in Remembrance Day Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare, observed on 30 November:

23 November 2021

SG/SM/21037

On Colombia’s Peace Agreement Anniversary, Secretary-General Welcomes Commitment of Former Combatants, Government’s Land Restitution

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at an event marking the fifth anniversary of the Final Peace Agreement, in the Llano Grande reintegration area in Colombia, today:

23 November 2021

SG/SM/21038

Five Years After Colombia Peace Agreement, Secretary-General Praises ‘Active, Transformative but Always Challenging’ Process, at Anniversary Event

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the ceremony marking the fifth anniversary of the Peace Agreement in Colombia, in Apartadó today: