Theme/Official observances – Page 17

Deputy Secretary-General, in Video Message for International Day, Urges Front-Line Girl Leaders to ‘Be Bold in Your Demands’

9 Oct

Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary‑General Amina Mohammed’s video message on the International Day of the Girl for the Girls Rights Townhall Event, today:

Mental Health Crucial for United Nations Staff, Deputy Secretary-General Stresses in World Day Message, Highlighting Availability of Additional Services, Support

9 Oct

Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary‑General Amina Mohammed’s video message for World Mental Health Day, observed 10 October:

Secretary-General, in Observance Message, Applauds Postal Workers for Helping Save Lives by Delivering Essential Supplies, Tending to Elderly amid Covid-19 Pandemic

6 Oct

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for World Post Day, observed on 9 October:

With Someone Committing Suicide Every 40 Seconds, Massive Scale-Up of Mental Health Investments Needed, Secretary-General Says in International Observance Message

6 Oct

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

Educators, ‘Lifelines’ During Pandemic, Must Drive Efforts to Avert ‘Post-COVID-19 Learning Catastrophe’, Deputy Secretary-General Says on World Teachers’ Day

5 Oct

Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary‑General Amina Mohammed’s video message to mark World Teachers’ Day, observed on 5 October:

Stalled Progress Towards Eliminating Nuclear Arsenals Risks Backsliding, Secretary-General Warns, at Meeting to Commemorate International Day

2 Oct

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the High‑Level Plenary Meeting to Commemorate and Promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, held today:

Hear Voices of Older Persons in Order to Build More Inclusive, Age-Friendly Societies, Secretary-General Stresses, in Message for International Day

29 Sep

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of Older Persons, observed on 1 October:

Only Virus Wins Conflict During Pandemic, Secretary-General Stresses, in Message on Day of Non-Violence, Reiterating Call for Global Ceasefire

29 Sep

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

Time to Harness Urbanization’s Transformative Potential for Benefit of People, Planet, Secretary-General Says, in World Habitat Day Message

29 Sep

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on World Habitat Day, observed on 5 October:

Food Loss, Waste Account for 8 Per Cent of All Greenhouse‑Gas Emissions, Says Deputy Secretary-General, Marking Inaugural International Awareness Day

29 Sep

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the high-level World Bank Group virtual event, held in conjunction with the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, today