Theme/Official observances – Page 14

Warning 4 Million People Die Annually from Obesity, Secretary-General Calls for More Prevention, Easier Access to Nutritious Food, in World Digestive Health Day Message

28 May

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World Digestive Health Day, observed on 29 May:

Secretary-General Hails Peacekeepers’ Energy, Hope, Engagement with Youth, Paying Tribute to Fallen at Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremony

27 May

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal ceremony, in New York today:

Secretary-General, in Message for Day of Vesak, Says Need for Humility, Deep Empathy Clearer than Ever as World Faces COVID-19 Pandemic’s Lasting Impact

25 May

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the Day of Vesak, observed on 26 May:

Peace Processes Including Youth, Offering Young People Alternatives to Violence Key for Helping Societies Reject War, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

25 May

Following statement is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, observed on 29 May:

Secretary-General to Commemorate Fallen Peacekeepers, Honour Kenyan Officer as Gender Advocate, at Headquarters Observance of International Day

25 May

New York Headquarters will observe the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on Thursday, 27 May.

Stressing Africa Has Received 2 Per Cent of COVID-19 Vaccines, Secretary-General Urges Developed Countries to Support Continent’s Pandemic Recovery, in Observance Message

24 May

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for Africa Day, observed on 25 May:

Support Culture as Power to Advance Dialogue, Development, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day, as Shaken Sector Recovers from Pandemic

21 May

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, observed today:

Rebalanced Relationship between Humans, Nature Will Reap Tremendous Rewards, Secretary-General Says on International Day for Biological Diversity

20 May

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for Biological Diversity, observed on 22 May:

Citing Disturbing Protection Rollbacks, Secretary-General Affirms LGBTIQ+ Rights, Dignity, Commemorating International Day

12 May

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, observed on 17 May:

Secretary-General Urges Efforts to Ensure Digital Technologies Remain ‘Force for Good’, on World Telecommunication, Information Society Day

12 May

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, observed on 17 May: