Theme/Official observances – Page 22

Know-How Exists to Create Systems That ‘Grow, Nourish, and Sustain’, Feed Millions Who Go Hungry, Secretary-General Says in Message for World Food Day

13 Oct

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World Food Day, observed on 16 October:

Current, Reliable, Trusted Data Core to Evidence-Based Policymaking, Driving Needed Transformations, Says Secretary-General, Marking World Statistics Day

13 Oct

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Statistics Day, observed on 20 October:

United Action Needed to Eradicate Poverty, Prevent Millions Impacted by Pandemic from Becoming Destitute, Says Secretary-General, in Message for Global Day

13 Oct

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2020, observed on 17 October:

Amid Spike in Extreme Weather Events, Secretary-General Observance Message Calls for Stronger Disaster Risk Governance to Build Safer, More Resilient World

12 Oct

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed on 13 October:

Secretary-General Urges More Investment in Policies to Protect Nature, Wildlife, Biodiversity, in Message for World Migratory Bird Day

9 Oct

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

Secretary-General Calls Girls ‘New Leaders of Our Time’ in World Day Message, Urging Every Country to Make Sure Laws, Policies, Practices Support Them

9 Oct

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

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: