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28 October 2023

SG/SM/22011

Secretary-General Expresses Gratitude for Qatar’s Mediation Initiatives on Gaza

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

28 October 2023

SG/SM/22012

Secretary-General’s Video Message for Three Basins Summit

The text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the Three Basins Summit is not available in English.

27 October 2023

SG/SM/22009

Marking World Day, Secretary-General Says Tsunamis Inflict Greatest Damage to Most Vulnerable, Urges Support for UN Early Warnings Initiative to Ensure Safe Future

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Tsunami Awareness Day: “Fighting Inequality for a Resilient Future”, observed 5 November:

27 October 2023

SG/SM/22010

Humanitarian System for More than 2 Million Civilians in Gaza Facing Total Collapse, Secretary-General Warns, Once Again Urging Ceasefire, Aid Delivery at Scale Needed

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

26 October 2023

SG/SM/22008

Secretary-General Deeply Alarmed by Sharp Increase in Number of Journalists Killed, Threatened, Detained Worldwide, Urges Better Safeguards, in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, observed on 2 November:

26 October 2023

SG/SM/22007

Stressing Artificial Intelligence Could Power Extraordinary Progress for Humanity, Secretary-General Says New High-Level Advisory Body ‘Is the Starting Point’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the press conference launching the High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence, in New York today:

25 October 2023

SG/SM/22006

Funding Women’s Organizations Means ‘You Are Investing in Global Peace and Security’, Secretary-General Tells Global Summit

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the high-level pledging event of the Invest-In-Women Global Summit, in New York today:

25 October 2023

SG/SM/22005

Secretary-General Tells Security Council Open Debate ‘Standing with Women Is Good for the World’, Stresses Patriarchy ‘a Massive Obstacle’ to Culture of Peace

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council annual open debate on women, peace and security, in New York today:

24 October 2023

SG/SM/22003

‘Even War Has Rules’, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Demanding All Parties in Middle East Uphold International Humanitarian Law, Unrestricted Aid for Gaza

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council open debate on the Middle East, in New York today:

24 October 2023

SG/SM/22004

Celebrating UN Day, Secretary-General Thanks Teams across Middle East Standing Up for Peace, Mission of Tonga for Sponsoring Concert Promoting Climate Action

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the United Nations Day Concert, in New York today: