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Statements and Messages

2 May 2023

SG/SM/21784

‘We Know the Truth’ about Climate Crisis, Secretary-General Tells Petersberg Dialogue, Urging States Accelerate Net-Zero Deadlines

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the 2023 Petersberg Climate Dialogue, in Berlin today:

1 May 2023

SG/SM/21783

‘Work Together in Solidarity for More Peaceful World for All’, Secretary-General Stresses in Vesak Day Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the Day of Vesak, observed on 5 May:

30 April 2023

SG/SM/21782

Given Rapidly Deteriorating Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan, Secretary-General Announces Sending Emergency Relief Coordinator to Region Immediately

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

27 April 2023

SG/SM/21781

Thanking France, Other Member States for Transport Assistance, Secretary-General Says Hundreds of United Nations Staff Have Been Safely Evacuated from Sudan

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

26 April 2023

SG/SM/21779

Place Mountain Ecosystems at Heart of Global System, Says Secretary-General in Remarks for International Year

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the closing ceremony of International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development, in Rome today:

26 April 2023

SG/SM/21780

Press Freedom Represents ‘Very Lifeblood of Human Rights’, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Press Freedom Day, observed on 3 May:

25 April 2023

SG/SM/21774

Stand Up for Sustainable Development Goals, Activate Peers, Families, Communities, Says Secretary-General in Message to Economic and Social Council Youth Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the 2023 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, held in New York and virtually from 25 to 27 April:

25 April 2023

SG/SM/21776

Warning Over Half of World Is Being Left Behind, Secretary-General Urges Greater Action to End Extreme Poverty, at Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report Launch

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the launch of the special edition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Progress Report, in New York today:

25 April 2023

SG/SM/21775

Mourning Harry Belafonte’s Death, Secretary-General Salutes Goodwill Ambassador’s Tireless Efforts Fighting for Human Rights, Battling Injustice

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

25 April 2023

SG/SM/21778

‘Now Is the Time to Speak Up, Louder than Ever’ for Climate Action, Says Secretary-General at Time Earth Awards Event

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks for the Time CO2 Earth Awards gala dinner, in New York today: