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16 February 2024

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Outlining Existential Challenges Facing World, Secretary-General Stresses Need for ‘Global Economy That Works for Everyone, Everywhere’, in Remarks to Security Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Munich Security Conference today:

14 February 2024

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Secretary-General Urges Bold Action to Speed Up Renewable Revolution, Phase Out Fossil Fuels in Fiftieth Anniversary Message for International Energy Agency

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the International Energy Agency fiftieth anniversary celebration, in Paris today:

13 February 2024

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With 1 Million Plant, Animal Species at Brink of Extinction, Secretary-General Urges Using Digital Technologies to Bolster Conservation, in World Wildlife Day Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Wildlife Day, observed on 3 March:

13 February 2024

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As Mounting Climate Chaos, Food Crisis Undermine International Peace, Secretary-General Tells Security Council It Must ‘Act Now’ to Resolve Conflicts, Protect People

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks for the Security Council high-level open debate on the impact of climate change and food insecurity on the maintenance of international peace and security, in New York today:

9 February 2024

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Concerned by Developments in Senegal, Secretary-General Urges Dialogue among National Stakeholders, Restraint to Uphold Peaceful Political Environment

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

8 February 2024

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Equal Participation of Women, Girls in Scientific Discovery ‘Only Way to Ensure Science Works for Everyone’, Says Secretary-General, Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed on 11 February:

8 February 2024

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Press Conference by Secretary-General António Guterres at United Nations Headquarters

Following is the transcript of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ press conference in New York today:

7 February 2024

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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

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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

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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: