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Statements and Messages

7 September 2023

SG/SM/21928

Deep Changes Must Be Made to Make Global Frameworks More Representative of Today’s Economic, Political Realities, Secretary-General Tells ASEAN-UN Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the thirteenth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-United Nations Summit, in Jakarta today:

6 September 2023

SG/SM/21927

Marking International Day, Secretary-General Urges All Countries to Ratify Montreal Protocol’s Kigali Amendment, ‘Build a World’ Where All Can Thrive

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, observed 16 September:

6 September 2023

SG/SM/21926

Climate Breakdown Has Begun with Hottest Summer on Record, Secretary-General Warns, Calling on Leaders to ‘Turn Up the Heat Now’ for Climate Solutions

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

5 September 2023

SG/SM/21925

Africa Can Be ‘at Heart of a Renewable Future’, Says Secretary-General in Remarks to Nairobi Climate Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Africa Climate Summit, in Nairobi today:

1 September 2023

SG/SM/21923

Developed Countries Must Deliver Climate Justice, Secretary-General Tells African Youth Assembly, Underlining Need ‘to Turn Up the Volume in Calling for Change’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the African Youth Climate Assembly, in Nairobi today:

1 September 2023

SG/SM/21924

Marking International Day of Democracy, Secretary-General Warns That Civic Spaces Are Closing, Urges Meaningful Participation of Youth in Decision-Making

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Democracy, observed on 15 September:

31 August 2023

SG/SM/21922

Secretary-General Conveys Condolences Following Deadly Fire in South Africa, Says United Nations Ready to Assist

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

31 August 2023

SG/SM/21921

Amid World of Deeply Linked Challenges, South-South Cooperation Vital in Shaping Brighter Future, Says Secretary-General, Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, observed on 12 September:

30 August 2023

SG/SM/21920

Women’s Participation in Policing Promotes Access to Justice for All, Says Secretary-General, Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Police Cooperation, observed on 7 September:

30 August 2023

SG/SM/21918

Protection of Schools, Education Must Be Ensured for Millions of Children, Youth in Crises, Armed Conflict, Secretary-General Stresses on International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, observed 9 September: