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Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

21 Jan

Pramila Patten, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Sexual Violence in Conflict, today expressed great concern about serious allegations of sexual violence in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, including a high number of alleged rapes in the capital. She called for zero tolerance of sexual violence among all warring parties.

Welcoming ‘Positive Steps’ of New United States Administration to Support Migrants, Refugees, Secretary-General Stresses Strong Partnership Needed More Than Ever

20 Jan

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

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary‑General

22 Dec

The Food and Agriculture Organization said it is working to bolster the global response to the Fall Armyworm, considered one of the top 10 devastating plant pests, which places at risk up to 80 million metric tons of maize worth $18 billion per year in Africa, Asia and the Near East.

Migrants, Integral to Crisis Response, Must Be Included in Pandemic Recovery, Secretary-General Says, Marking International Day

17 Dec

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for International Migrants Day, observed on 18 December:

Journalism without Fear, Favour Key for Surviving COVID-19 Pandemic, Secretary-General Tells World Press Freedom Conference, Urging Governments to Protect Media Workers

10 Dec

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the closing session of the World Press Freedom Conference 2020 “Journalism without Fear or Favour”, in The Hague today:

People Must be Front, Centre in Response to Pandemic, Secretary-General Says in Human Rights Day Message, Calling for Universal Rights-Based Frameworks

9 Dec

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on the Human Rights Day 2020 theme “Recover Better: Stand Up for Human Rights”, observed on 10 December:

Heed Early Warning Signs of Genocide, Secretary-General Stresses on International Day for Victims, Urging Cooperation in Rejecting Hate Speech, Discrimination

9 Dec

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as delivered, on the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide, observed today:

Genocide Victims Often Early Targets of Hate Speech, Violence, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day, Stressing Prevention Involves Everyone

8 Dec

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

Global Compact on Migration Crucial for Recovery from COVID-19, Secretary-General Says at Launch of Report, Stressing Human Diversity ‘an Asset, Not a Threat’

1 Dec

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the launch of the report “From Promise to Action: The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration”, today:

Women, Girls Remain Vast Majority of 40 Million Slavery Victims, Secretary-General Points Out in International Day Message

1 Dec

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, today: