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Statements and Messages

15 March 2021

SG/SM/20626

Greater Funding of Women’s Organizations, Job Training Key to Stopping Harassment, Abuse, Secretary-General Tells Friends’ Group for Ending Violence against Women

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, today:

14 March 2021

SG/SM/20624

Mozambique Needs $254 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Tackle Conflict, Climate Change, COVID-19, Secretary-General Says on Second Anniversary of Tropical Cyclone Idai

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the second anniversary of Tropical Cyclone Idai, observed today:

13 March 2021

SG/SM/20623

Secretary-General Recalls Importance of Upholding Due Process in Bolivia Following Legal Action against Former Government Officials, Authorities

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

12 March 2021

SG/SM/20622

Slavery’s White Supremacist Ideas Remain Alive, Secretary-General Warns in Message for International Day, Stressing Need to End Legacy of ‘This Racist Lie’

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, observed on 25 March:

11 March 2021

SG/SM/20619

With 30 Million Facing Famine, Secretary-General Announces Prevention Task Force, Warns Security Council against Cutting Aid as Solution to Economic Woes

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council debate on conflict and food security, held today:

11 March 2021

SG/SM/20620

COVID-19 Vaccines Must Be Global Public Good, Secretary-General Says, Announcing ‘Only Together’ Campaign to Encourage Sharing of Technology, Doses

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the launch of the “Only Together” Campaign, held today:

11 March 2021

SG/SM/20621

One Year into Pandemic, Secretary-General Notes Continuing Vaccine Hoarding, Side Deals by Wealthier Countries, Undermining Access for All

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ statement on the COVID‑19 pandemic, one year on, today:

10 March 2021

SG/SM/20617

Secretary-General’s Video Message on Tenth Anniversary of Great East Japan Earthquake Says Early Planning, Prioritizing Vulnerable People Key for Managing Disaster Risk

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the tenth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, observed on 11 March:

10 March 2021

SG/SM/20618

Commending House of Representatives in Libya for Endorsing Interim Government, Secretary-General Encourages Cooperation to Fully Implement Ceasefire

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

8 March 2021

SG/SM/20615

Women’s Leadership, Equal Participation Key for Positive Change, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message, Stressing COVID-19 Forcing Reckoning with Gender Discrimination

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the event marking International Women’s Day 2021, observed today: