Theme/Racial discrimination

Amid Growing Polarization, Intolerance Worldwide, Secretary-General Highlights Education as Powerful Tool to Tackle Hate Speech, at Multi-Stakeholder Forum

30 Sep

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message to the Multi‑stakeholder Forum on Addressing Hate Speech through Education, in Paris today:

‘We Must Seize Momentum’ from Racial Justice, Equality Movement Led by Women, Youth, Secretary-General Says at Meeting Commemorating Durban Declaration

22 Sep

Following are Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the General Assembly commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, held today:

Press Conference by Secretary-General António Guterres at United Nations Headquarters

10 Sep

Following is a transcript of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ press conference, held in New York today:

General Assembly Establishes Permanent Forum for People of African Descent as ‘Consultative Mechanism’, Advisory Body to Human Rights Council

2 Aug

In a landmark decision, the General Assembly established today a 10‑member subsidiary organ that will serve as a standing forum to hear the voices of people of African descent and help eliminate all forms of discrimination against them.

Draw on Rwanda’s Example of Justice, Reconciliation after 1994 Tutsi Genocide to Stop Hate-Driven Movements, Secretary-General Stresses in Observance Message

31 Mar

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, observed on 7 April:

With White Supremacist Propaganda at Record High, General Assembly Must Seize Momentum to End Slavery’s Legacy of Racism, Secretary-General Says in Observance Remarks

25 Mar

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the General Assembly meeting marking the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, today:

Secretary-General ‘Profoundly Concerned’ about Rise of Violence against Asians

22 Mar

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

UN Postal Administration Issues ‘United Against Racism and Discrimination’ Stamps in Observance of International Day, 21 March

19 Mar

The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) announced today the release of new “United Against Racism and Discrimination” stamps to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (observed annually on 21 March).

We Must Be Proactively Anti-Racist to Fight Racism, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly Observance of International Day

19 Mar

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres remarks to the General Assembly’s observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, today:

While Apartheid ‘Lies Dead, Racism Lives On’, Says United Nations Chief, as General Assembly Observes Day for Eliminating Racial Discrimination

19 Mar

Noting with concern the situation regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID‑19) pandemic, the General Assembly adopted a decision today outlining protocols for delivering statements and presenting reports during plenary meetings in the remainder of its seventy-fifth session.