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Statements and Messages

7 February 2024

SG/SM/22127

In Today’s Troubled World, Building Peace ‘Humanity’s Greatest Responsibility’, Secretary-General Stresses, Outlining Organization’s Priorities for 2024

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ briefing to the General Assembly meeting on the priorities of the Organization for 2024, in New York today:

7 February 2024

SG/SM/22128

On Passing of Hage Gottfried Geingob, Secretary-General Praises Namibia President’s Fight against Racism, Misogyny, Injustice

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the General Assembly tribute to the memory of Hage Gottfried Geingob, President of Namibia, in New York today:

5 February 2024

SG/SM/22125

Secretary-General Urges Redoubling Efforts, Investments to Uphold Rights of Women, Girls, in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, observed on 6 February:

4 February 2024

SG/SM/22124

Secretary-General Extends Condolences to Family, Namibia’s People, Following Passing of President Hage Gottfried Geingob

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

31 January 2024

SG/SM/22122

International Community Must Not Waver in Its Commitment to Two-State Solution, Secretary-General Tells Palestinian Rights Committee

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the opening of the 2024 session of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, in New York today:

31 January 2024

SG/SM/22123

Secretary-General Underscores Urgency of Forging Path Towards Democratic Transition, Civilian Rule in Myanmar

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

29 January 2024

SG/SM/22121

Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Recent Violence in Abyei Area

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

28 January 2024

SG/SM/22120

United Nations Taking Swift Action following Extremely Serious Allegations against Several Relief and Works Agency Staff Members, Says Secretary-General

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

26 January 2024

SG/SM/22116

Marred by Divisions, Inequalities, Humanity Must Come Together to Preserve Rights, Dignity, Secretary-General Says in International Day of Human Fraternity Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Human Fraternity, observed on 4 February:

26 January 2024

SG/SM/22119

Mourning Death of Six Million Jews, Secretary-General Urges Global Community to Speak Out for Human Rights, Never Let Guard Down, in Holocaust Remembrance Day Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, observed on 27 January: