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General Assembly Elects 18 Member States to Human Rights Council, Authorizes Dates of Conference for Establishing Nuclear‑Weapon‑Free Zone in Middle East

14 Oct

The General Assembly today elected 18 Member States to the Human Rights Council, the United Nations body responsible for promoting and protecting all human rights around the globe, and paid tribute to Abdelaziz Bouteflika, a former President of Algeria and of the Assembly during its twenty‑ninth session.

COVID-19 Revealed Fault-Lines in Human Rights, Says Secretary-General, Urging Forum to Put Young People at Vanguard of Europe’s Post-Pandemic Recovery

11 Oct

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the European Union Fundamental Rights Forum, in Vienna, being held from 11 to 12 October:

Governments Must Prioritize Mental Health, Secretary-General Tells Global Summit, Underscoring Two Thirds of People in Developing Countries Receive No Treatment

5 Oct

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the Global Mental Health Summit: “Mind Our Rights, Now!”, in Paris, and held virtually today:

Amid Growing Polarization, Intolerance Worldwide, Secretary-General Highlights Education as Powerful Tool to Tackle Hate Speech, at Multi-Stakeholder Forum

30 Sep

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message to the Multi‑stakeholder Forum on Addressing Hate Speech through Education, in Paris today:

General Assembly: High-Level Meeting on Twentieth Anniversary of Durban Declaration and Programme of Action

22 Sep

Note: A complete summary of today's General Assembly Plenary meetings will be made available after their conclusion.

Dedicated Personnel Can Make Real Difference for Victims, Survivors, Says Secretary-General, in Statement on Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse

18 Sep

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ statement on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse – Putting Victims’ Rights and Dignity at the Forefront – today:

Recognize Abuse That Indigenous Peoples Have Endured while Celebrating Their Knowledge, Wisdom, Secretary-General Urges in Message for International Day

6 Aug

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, observed on 9 August:

Marking Seven Years Since Islamic State Attacked Yazidi in Iraq, Secretary-General Says Holding Perpetrators of ‘These Heinous Acts’ Fully Accountable Remains Essential

3 Aug

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

General Assembly Establishes Permanent Forum for People of African Descent as ‘Consultative Mechanism’, Advisory Body to Human Rights Council

2 Aug

In a landmark decision, the General Assembly established today a 10‑member subsidiary organ that will serve as a standing forum to hear the voices of people of African descent and help eliminate all forms of discrimination against them.

Beyond Training, Member States Should Support Victims, Survivors of Sexual Exploitation by Peacekeepers, Secretary-General Tells Meeting on Accountability for Misconduct

28 Jun

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the meeting of Member States on accountability for misconduct by peacekeepers, held today: