Tag: Secretary-General
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Can the United Nations Stop a War?
Can the United Nations stop a war? UN Spokesperson Eri Kaneko answers this question
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Barbados: Sea-level Rise & Coastal Erosion -United Nations Chief sees Climate Impacts ahead of COP26
Secretary-General António Guterres saw first-hand the impacts of climate change in Barbados. Accompanied by Prime Minister Mia Mottley, the Secretary-General visited an area impacted by sea-level rise, costal erosion ...
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Afghanistan, COVID-19 Vaccine, & Climate – UN chief Talks Candidly with United Nations News
“It’s time to ring the alarm bell”, the United Nations Secretary-General said as world leaders prepare to convene for their annual debate, this year held both virtually and at UN Headquarters in New York. Speaking to...
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Dangerous Surge in Deadly Violence in the Palestine, Gaza, and in Israel – UN Chief
Remarks by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the General Assembly 67th plenary meeting on Middle East, Palestine. "The past ten days have witnessed a dangerous and horrific surge in deadly...
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UN Chief at the Leaders Summit on Climate
Remarks by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at the Leaders Summit on Climate (22-23 april 2021). The United States President Joe Biden is hosting leaders from around the world in discussions highligh...
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“2021 is a make-or-break year for collective action against the climate emergency” – UN Chief
" (...) Much more needs to be done to address the specific risks the climate crisis poses to peace and security. I see four priority areas. First, we need a greater focus on prevention through strong, ambitious climat...
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UN Chief receives COVID-19 vaccine
Receiving his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine today, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said he felt “very grateful,” and urged everyone to get “vaccinated as soon as they can.” 71-year-old Mr. Gute...
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UN chief on World Press Freedom Day (3 May 2020)
Theme: “Journalism Without Fear or Favour”. Journalists and media workers are crucial to helping us make informed decisions. As the world fights the COVID-19 pandemic, those decisions can make the difference between ...
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UN Chief on Mercenaries activities in Africa – Security Council meeting (04 February 2019)
Remarks by H.E. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on Mercenary activities as a source of insecurity and destabilization in Africa at the 8456th meeting of the Security Council.