Guterres Archives - Page 5 of 13

‘History is judging us all,’ Guterres says in fresh appeal for Gaza aid access

·October 29, 2023·4 min read

His call came just hours before UN agencies reported that phone lines, internet and mobile service in Gaza went down. “Gaza has lost contact with the outside world amid reports of intensified bombardment,” Lynn Hastings, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Palestine, wrote on X, formerly Twitter. The World...

Israel-Palestine: Protection of civilians ‘must be paramount’ in war Guterres tells Security Council

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·October 24, 2023·18 min read

UN News is winding down our live coverage of today’s events in the Council. For full blow by blow coverage of the debate so far and the dozens of speakers to come on the Israel-Palestine crisis, you can visit our special UN Meetings Coverage Section, here. Indonesia Retno Marsudi, Minister...

At Cairo Peace Summit, Guterres stresses need for sustained humanitarian aid to Gaza

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·October 21, 2023·2 min read

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi convened leaders from the region and around the world in efforts to de-escalate hostilities following the Hamas incursion into Israel on 7 October, and Israel’s bombing of Gaza and complete siege of the enclave. The Summit took place one day after the UN chief travelled...

Mental health care ‘barriers’ must end, urges Guterres

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·October 9, 2023·1 min read

In his message marking World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10 October, the UN chief underlined that mental health is vital to humanity, allowing us to lead fulfilling lives and contribute positively to our communities. One in eight people globally lives with a mental health condition, with women and young people...

‘Magnificent diversity’ of humanity is a treasure, not a threat, Guterres says

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·October 2, 2023·1 min read

The International Day is observed annually on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian freedom movement and pioneer of the philosophy of non-violence. “On this International Day, we commemorate not only the birth of Mahatma Gandhi but also the timeless values he championed: mutual respect...

Pakistan floods a ‘litmus test’ for climate justice says Guterres

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·September 28, 2023·1 min read

They also underscored the need to slash carbon emissions and bolster early warning systems to safeguard nations across the world which are becoming increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather. Speaking at the UN Headquarters, in New York, Secretary-General António Guterres said how the world responds now to Pakistan’s struggles is a...

‘Humanity has opened the gates to hell’ warns Guterres as climate coalition demands action

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·September 20, 2023·1 min read

Front and centre was an urgent call to action, to prevent cascading climate disasters through a just and equitable energy transition – before it’s too late. In his impassioned address on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to politicians, business, activists and civil society leaders, Secretary-General António Guterres issued...

UN’s work and mission ‘more vital than ever’: Guterres

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·September 13, 2023·3 min read

In his Annual Report on the work of the Organization, released on Wednesday, ahead of the gathering of world leaders at UN Headquarters in New York, Mr. Guterres highlighted how the UN has stepped up. “Nowhere are the needs greater than in the midst of emergencies,” he said. “In 2022,...

Repel intensifying attacks on schools, urges Guterres

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·September 10, 2023·1 min read

Marking the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said it was important to defend “havens of education”. “Education is not only a fundamental human right, but a pathway to a better future for every person, and a more peaceful, understanding world,” he underscored. He voiced a...

More women police means ‘safer future for everyone’: Guterres

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·September 8, 2023·1 min read

He delivered his message marking the first eve International Day of Police Cooperation, designated by the UN General Assembly during its 77th session. “Women’s participation promotes access to justice for all, including for victims of gender-based violence, who may be more likely to seek help from women officers”, said the UN chief. ...

Coups only make crises worse: Guterres

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·September 1, 2023·1 min read

Wednesday’s military takeover in Gabon came on the heels of Niger last month, Burkina Faso in 2022, and Chad, Guinea, Sudan and Mali in the years prior to that. Overall, all recent coups except Myanmar, in 2021, have taken place on African soil. The announcement of the takeover in Gabon...

Guterres calls for end to ‘atrocious crime’ of enforced disappearances

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·August 31, 2023·2 min read

Enforced disappearance has regularly been used as a tool for instilling fear and exert control over a population. The feeling of insecurity it generates is not limited to close relatives of the disappeared, but also their communities and society as a whole. In a post on social media platform X,...