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12 December 2019

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Bring Global Compact to Life, Secretary-General Urges Leaders, People Everywhere, in Message for International Migrants Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on International Migrants Day, observed on 18 December:

11 December 2019

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Sustainable Development Best Way to Build Africa’s Climate Resilience, Tackle Causes of Conflict, Secretary-General Tells Aswan Forum in Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace, Security and Development in Africa, in Aswan, Egypt, today:

11 December 2019

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A Long Way from Carbon-Neutral World by 2050, Big Emitters Must Boost National Commitments, ‘Do Much More’, Secretary-General Tells Climate Event

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the twenty‑fifth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) “Climate Ambition” event, in Madrid today:

11 December 2019

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‘Unjust’ That Half of World’s People Lack Access to Health Care, Secretary-General Says in International Day Message, Calls for Universal Coverage

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for International Universal Health Coverage Day, observed on 12 December:

11 December 2019

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Secretary-General, at Climate Event, Calls on Business Leaders to Unite Behind Science, Invest Decisively in ‘Net-Zero’ Emissions Future

11 December 2019

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Secretary-General Welcomes Historic Referendum on Political Future of Bougainville

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

10 December 2019

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Urging Governments to Engage with Young Human Rights Activists, Secretary-General Affirms ‘the United Nations Stands with You’, in Remarks on International Day

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks on Human Rights Day: “Youth Standing Up for Human Rights”, in New York today:

10 December 2019

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Reiterating Support for Ukraine’s Sovereignty, Secretary-General Urges All Parties of Normandy Four Summit in Paris to Redouble Efforts Resolving Conflict

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

10 December 2019

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Innovative Financing, Investment in Climate Resilience Vital to Achieving 2030 Agenda, Secretary-General Says in Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the Asia-Pacific Conference on Financing for Inclusive and Sustainable Development, held in Dhaka from 10 to 12 December:

9 December 2019

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On International Day, Secretary-General Calls for United Front, Innovative Solutions to Stem Corruption, Illicit Flow of Trillions

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for International Anti‑Corruption Day, observed today: