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Statements and Messages

27 March 2023

SG/SM/21744

Teach Horrific History of Slavery, Secretary-General Stresses, as General Assembly Holds International Day Event Remembering Transatlantic Slave Trade Victims

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the General Assembly event marking the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, in New York today:

25 March 2023

SG/SM/21743

Earth Hour ‘a Call to Action…to Save Our Planet’, Secretary-General Says, Urging Everyone, Everywhere to Switch Off Lights for Brighter, More Sustainable Future

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for Earth Hour today:

24 March 2023

SG/SM/21742

Water Must Be at Centre of Global Political Agenda, Secretary-General Stresses at Conference’s Closing, Urging All to ‘Recommit to Our Common Future’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ closing remarks to the United Nations 2023 Water Conference, in New York today:

23 March 2023

SG/SM/21740

Marking International Day, Secretary-General Honours Victims of Transatlantic Slave Trade, Urges Everyone to Stand United against Racism

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, observed on 25 March:

23 March 2023

SG/SM/21741

Marking International Day of Solidarity with Detained, Missing United Nations Staff, Secretary-General Calls for Greater Action Ensuring Safety, Security

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members, observed on 25 March:

23 March 2023

SG/SM/21739

Marking World Meteorological Day, Secretary-General Says Time to End Relentless War on Nature, Deliver Sustainable Future for Children

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Meteorological Day, observed today:

22 March 2023

SG/SM/21738

Glaciers Largest Freshwater Reservoir on Planet, But Threatened by Global Warming, Secretary-General Warns Event, Stressing Consequences Could Be Catastrophic

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the side event on the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, in New York today:

22 March 2023

SG/SM/21737

‘Bring the Water Action Agenda to Life’, Secretary-General Urges Conference, Calling for Game-Changing Commitments on World’s Most Important Resource

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the United Nations Water Conference, in New York today:

21 March 2023

SG/SM/21734

On International Day, Secretary-General Calls Racism ‘One of the Most Destructive Forces Dividing Societies’, Urges Everyone to Take Action Against Scourge

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, observed 21 March:

21 March 2023

SG/SM/21736

‘We Need Action Now’, Secretary-General Tells Thematic Session on Water, Disasters, Calling for Limited Global Warming, Early Warning Systems

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the sixth United Nations Special Thematic Session on Water and Disasters, in New York today: