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Two-State Solution is ‘the Only Path’ for Palestinians, Israelis to Live in Peace, Secretary-General Tells International Media Seminar

8 Dec

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the United Nations International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East, today:

Prospects for Peace between Israelis, Palestinians Remain Remote as Ever, Secretary‑General Stresses, as International Media Seminar Opens

8 Dec

Journalists, media experts, policymakers and scholars within academic and faith communities in Palestine, Israel and elsewhere gathered for the opening of the twenty‑seventh annual International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East today, held for the first time in virtual format, amid the ongoing COVID‑19 pandemic.

Department of Global Communications Hosts Virtual 2020 United Nations International Media Seminar on Peace in Middle East, 8–9 December

7 Dec

The annual United Nations International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East will be held virtually on Tuesday, 8 December, from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.EST, and Wednesday, 9 December from 10:30 a.m. to noon EST.

Closing Digital Divide, Ensuring Safe Online Access to Most Vulnerable Essential for Recovery from Pandemic, Secretary-General Tells Internet Governance Forum

17 Nov

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the closing of the fifteenth annual Internet Governance Forum Internet Governance in the Age of Uncertainty, held today:

Secretary-General Condemns Attacks against Journalists in Conflict Zones, Calling for Concerted Efforts to Tackle Widespread Impunity

11 Nov

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

Free Press Important Defence against ‘Pandemic of Misinformation’, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message, Citing Increased Attacks, Constraints on Journalists

30 Oct

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, observed on 2 November:

COVID-19 ‘Wake-Up Call’ for Better International Technology Cooperation, Public Trust in Science, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Sustainable Development Dialogue

28 Oct

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ keynote video message to the high-level dialogue on sustainable development at the Global Sustainable Technology & Innovation Community, in Brussels today:

United Nations World Data Forum Concludes with More than 10,000 Producers, Users Connecting to Advance Solutions for Trusted Data in COVID-19 Response

23 Oct

The first virtual meeting of the United Nations World Data Forum concluded with the launch of the data community’s response to COVID‑19, stressing the increased demand for relevant, timely and trusted data and statistics as a critical part of building back a more equitable, sustainable and resilient future.

Department of Global Communications to Host Panel Discussion on Holocaust education in virtual COVID-19 world, 21 October

14 Oct

The Department of Global Communications will host an online panel discussion, “Holocaust education in the virtual COVID-19 world”, at 9 a.m. on 21 October as part of the 2020 programme of Holocaust remembrance, education and outreach organizehgd by the Holocaust and the United Nations Outreach Programme.

United Nations YouTube Channel Had 6.2 Million Views in High-Level General Assembly Week, Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Tells Fourth Committee

12 Oct

Holding a virtual meeting today, the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) heard introductory statements and questions relating to international cooperation on the peaceful uses of outer space, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and peacekeeping operations. It also heard an introductory statement on questions relating to information.