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Statements and Messages

28 November 2023

SG/SM/22052

Marking Remembrance Day, Secretary-General Urges Chemical Weapons Consigned to History in Name and Memory of Victims

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

28 November 2023

SG/SM/22053

World ‘Must Be United in Demanding an End to the Occupation, Blockade of Gaza’, Says Secretary-General, Marking Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People

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

27 November 2023

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Noting ‘Guns Have Fallen Silent’, Hostages, Prisoners Released, Secretary-General Urges Continued Dialogue between Parties Aimed at Full Humanitarian Ceasefire

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

27 November 2023

SG/SM/22051

Melting of Antarctica Sea Ice Endangers Planet, Lives Worldwide, Secretary-General Warns, Stressing Leaders Must Act, Break Cycle in Upcoming Climate Conference

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ opening remarks at the press encounter on climate, in New York today:

26 November 2023

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‘Young People Are the Climate Fighters Our World Needs’, Secretary-General Tells Conference, Urging All to Never Give Up, Fight for Future They Deserve

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the eighteenth Climate Change Conference of Youth, in Dubai today:

25 November 2023

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In Message for First Sustainable Transport Day, Secretary-General Urges World to Break Fossil Fuel Addiction, Create Low-Carbon Transportation Systems

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Sustainable Transport Day, observed 26 November:

22 November 2023

SG/SM/22047

With People Suffering, Planet Burning, Secretary-General Stresses to Group of 20 Summit ‘We Are One Earth and One Family with One Future, So Let’s Act Like It’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Virtual Group of 20 Summit, hosted by India, today:

22 November 2023

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Marking International Day, Secretary-General Urges World to Work Side by Side with Persons with Disabilities, Deliver Solutions Based on Equal Rights

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

22 November 2023

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Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement between Israel, Hamas, Calling It ‘an Important Step in the Right Direction’

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

22 November 2023

SG/SM/22046

‘If Everyone Did…’ Theme Stresses Importance of People-Led Solutions to Global Challenges, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Volunteer Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development, observed on 5 December: