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Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

10 May

Despite an overall decrease in violence against civilians in South Sudan, cases of conflict-related sexual violence more than doubled between January and March, a new report issued by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). It documented 63 cases during that period, up from 28 in the corresponding time period last year.

Security Council: refugees

7 Dec

Note: Complete coverage of today's meeting of the Security Council will be made available after the meeting's conclusion.

Welcoming High-Level Panel Report on Internal Displacement, Secretary-General Calls for Implementing Recommended Measures to Better Protect, Assist Displaced Persons

29 Sep

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

Nearly One Million Rohingya Continue to Live in Dire Conditions, Secretary-General Says, Marking Fourth Anniversary of Refugee Influx from Myanmar into Bangladesh

25 Aug

The following statement by Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today:

Together, ‘We Learn, Heal, Shine’, Secretary-General Says, Reiterating Commitment to Displaced People in World Refugee Day Message

15 Jun

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

Decision to Extend Protection to 1.7 Million Venezuelans in Colombia Important Act of Solidarity, Secretary-General Says

8 Feb

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

Welcoming ‘Positive Steps’ of New United States Administration to Support Migrants, Refugees, Secretary-General Stresses Strong Partnership Needed More Than Ever

20 Jan

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

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary General

15 Dec

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayeh and Acting Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory Lucia Elmi launched a $417 million Humanitarian Response Plan to help 1.8 million people over the coming year. The latest assessment found that 2.45 million Palestinians - 47 per cent of the population - need aid.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi Confirmed by General Assembly Decision

25 Nov

Following the recommendation of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, after consultation with Member States, the General Assembly confirmed Filippo Grandi of Italy as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for a further two‑and‑a‑half‑year term, beginning 1 January 2021 and ending 30 June 2023. While the Secretary‑General had intended to request the General Assembly to elect Mr. Grandi for a further term of five years, Mr. Grandi was agreeable, owing to personal reasons, to the shorter term. Mr. Grandi is currently serving an initial five‑year term as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Secretary-General Honours Former UN Refugee Chief Sadako Osaka as Great Humanitarian, Example of Women’s Effectiveness as Leaders, in Video Message to Japan Symposium

2 Nov

Following is the text of UN Secretary General António Guterres’ video message to Japan International Cooperation Agency Symposium in Memory of Madame Sadako Ogata, held today: