Theme/Official observances

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

22 Oct

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says more children and women were abducted for ransom between January and August 2021 than during the entire 2020. UNICEF estimates based on official sources say 71 women and 30 children were abducted in the first eight months of 2021, and 59 women and 37 children in 2020.

Facing Climate Crisis, Secretary-General Urges More Funding for Urban Adaptation, Resilience, Marking World Cities Day

21 Oct

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Cities Day, observed on 31 October:

Secretary-General Highlights Spirit of Solidarity, in Remarks at United Nations Day Concert, Stressing Need for Recommitment to Charter Values

21 Oct

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the United Nations Day concert, held today:

Values That Have Powered Organization over Last 76 Years Have No Expiry Date, Secretary-General Says in Message for United Nations Day

19 Oct

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for United Nations Day, observed on 24 October:

Citing ‘Deeply Rooted’ Inequalities, Deputy Secretary-General Calls for More Sustainable, Resilient, Inclusive Systems, Marking World Food Day

15 Oct

Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary‑General Amina J. Mohammed’s video message to the World Food Day 2021 observance, in New York today:

Transformative Action Crucial to Making Healthy Diets Accessible, Production Sustainable, Secretary-General Stresses in World Food Day Message

12 Oct

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for World Food Day, observed on 15 October:

Girls Make Up Only 15 Per Cent of Science, Technology Graduates, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message, Calling for More Investment to Close Digital Gender Divide

7 Oct

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of the Girl Child, observed on 11 October:

Highlighting Underbudgeting, Glaring Inequities in Mental Health Services, Secretary-General Urges Greater Investment to Ensure Quality Care for All

4 Oct

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Health Day, observed on 10 October:

Solidarity Key to Addressing Today’s Troubled Times, Secretary-General Says, Spotlighting Mahatma Gandhi’s Legacy on International Day of Non-Violence

1 Oct

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Non-Violence, observed on 2 October: