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Statements and Messages

9 December 2022

SG/SM/21623

Secretary-General Video Message for Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States’ Summit, Urges Climate Solidarity, investment in Sustainable Development

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the Summit of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, held in Luanda today:

8 December 2022

SG/SM/21622

On Convention’s Fortieth Anniversary, Secretary-General Stresses ‘Ocean Is Choking from Pollution’, Calls for False Dichotomy between Profit, Protection to End

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the United Nations General Assembly on the fortieth anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, in New York today:

8 December 2022

SG/SM/21620

Secretary-General, Concerned About Political Situation in Peru, Calls on All Parties to Uphold Rule of Law, Refrain from Inflaming Tensions

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

8 December 2022

SG/SM/21621

Warning ‘Democracy Is Backsliding’, Secretary-General Tells Forum International Community Must Tackle Inequalities, Uphold Universality of All Human Rights

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the fifteenth Bali Democracy Forum, today:

6 December 2022

SG/SM/21619

Warning Biological Diversity Conference ‘We are Treating Nature Like a Toilet’, Secretary-General Calls for Global Biodiversity Framework

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the fifteenth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, in Montreal today:

6 December 2022

SG/SM/21618

Do More to ‘Liberate Humanity from Scourge of Genocide’, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and the Prevention of This Crime, observed on 9 December:

5 December 2022

SG/SM/21617

Secretary-General Welcomes Framework Agreement in Sudan between Civilian Political Forces, Military, Urging Stakeholders to Work towards Lasting Settlement

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

5 December 2022

SG/SM/21615

Permanent Forum ‘a Vital Platform’ to Realize Full Human Rights for People of African Descent Everywhere, Secretary-General Tells Inaugural Session

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the inaugural session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, in Geneva today:

5 December 2022

SG/SM/21616

Human Rights ‘Foundation for Human Dignity, Cornerstone of Peaceful, Prosperous Societies’, Secretary-General Says, Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for Human Rights Day, observed on 10 December:

2 December 2022

SG/SM/21614

Calling for Sustainable Development Goals Stimulus Package, Secretary-General Warns Finance Forum Window to Prevent Climate Catastrophe ‘Is Fast Closing’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the International Finance Forum Annual Meeting F20 [Foundation Platform] Summit, in Guangzhou, China, today: