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Secretary-General's Remarks to the Human Rights Council [as delivered]
24 February 2025
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[Scroll down for all-English and all-French versions]Mr. President of the General Assembly, Mr. President of the Human Rights Council, High Commissioner,Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,We begin this session under the weight of a grim milestone — the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in…
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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL - REMARKS TO THE PRESS ON THE G7
12 June 2024
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Dear members of the press,It is wonderful to be back in Geneva.I have just come from Jordan, where the United Nations co-hosted a conference on the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.From here I will go to the G7 Summit in Italy.My message is very clear:This is a critical time.We face profound global challenges on multiple fronts.And the G7 leaders have a particular responsibility.First…
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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL - REMARKS TO THE COUNCIL OF THE INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS UNION
12 June 2024
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[as delivered]Madame la Secrétaire générale, chère Doreen Bogdan-Martin,Excellences, Mesdames et Messieurs,C'est un grand plaisir de m'adresser au Conseil de l'Union Internationale des Télécommunications.En tant qu'ingénieur - et c’est vrai que pendant deux années, j’ai enseigné précisément les télécommunications dans mon université…
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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL REMARKS TO THE GLOBAL LEADERS FORUM FOR THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF UN TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT
12 June 2024
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[as delivered] Excellences, chers invités et amis,C'est un grand plaisir et un privilège de me joindre à vous pour commémorer le soixantième anniversaire de la CNUCED, à présent connue sous le nom de l’ONU Commerce et Développement.Il y a soixante ans, à une époque de transformation et de bouleversements, la CNUCED…
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Secretary-Generals remarks at the World Economic Forum
18 January 2023
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Excellencies, dear friends,
Thank you very much for your welcome and thank you, dear President Schwab, for your kind words. It is very good to be back in Davos, and once again in person.
Your theme perfectly sets out the dilemma of today’s world:
We need cooperation, yet we face fragmentation.
I am not here to sugar-coat the scale of that challenge –…
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The Secretary General remarks to press on Easter appeal for Ukraine
19 April 2022
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In five days, Ukrainians and Russians will mark Easter. This holiday unites the Orthodox Christians in both Russia and Ukraine -- as well as Catholic Ukrainians -- in celebration.
Easter is a season for renewal, resurrection and hope.
It is a time for reflection on the meaning of suffering, sacrifice, death — and…
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Remarks by the Secretary-General at press encounter on Syria
21 February 2020
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We are all aware of the unfolding crisis in northwest Syria and the terrible human toll on civilians.
Nearly 900,000 people – the vast majority women and children – have fled in the latest fighting under the most tragic circumstances. Hundreds have been killed. Many have been uprooted multiple times. Young children are freezing to death.
The fighting is now advancing…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General - on Syria
18 February 2020
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The Secretary-General is alarmed by the rapid deterioration of the humanitarian situation in northwest Syria and the tragic suffering of civilians.
The ongoing offensive has displaced almost 900,000 civilians since 1 December 2019, often multiple times. Hundreds have been killed during the same time period. Young children are dying from the cold.…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General - on Syria
03 February 2020
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The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the ongoing military escalation in northwest Syria and calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities. He reaffirms that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, including on healthcare and educational facilities, are unacceptable.
Military operations of all parties, including actions against and by…
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Transcript of press conference by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi
17 December 2019
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Secretary-General António Guterres: Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. It is a true pleasure to be back in Geneva. Having worked as High Commissioner for Refugees for 10 years, it is heartening to see the international community come together today in support of refugees and host…
