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VIDEO MESSAGE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PARLIAMENTARISM
New York, 30 June 2020 The International Day of Parliamentarism is a timely occasion to honour the pivotal role of Parliaments in giving people a voice and influence to shape policy. As a former Parliamentarian, I am deeply conscious of the responsibility and privilege of representing people and…
UNAMID COVID-19 MEDIA UPDATE
25 June 2020 UNAMID COVID-19 MEDIA UPDATE Situation update : As of 25 June 2020, UNAMID has 17 cases of COVID-19 among its mission personnel, including two cases in Kenya and one national staff in Khartoum. A total of 10 out of the 17 cases have fully recovered from the disease. In line with the…
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SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE
New York, 26 June 2020 Torture is an egregious abuse of human rights. International law unequivocally prohibits torture in all instances. Yet, torture continues in many countries, even those where it is criminalized. On this International Day in Support of the Victims of Torture, human rights…
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SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE MARKING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ADOPTION OF THE CHARTER OF THE UNITED NATIONS
New York, 26 June 2020 Mr. President of the General Assembly, Excellencies, I send my warmest greetings to “we the peoples”. Those first three words of our founding Charter, adopted 75 years ago today, give the United Nations its vision and its mission. We exist to serve people -- and we work as one…
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Women, Peace and Security in Libyan Context
25 June 2020 - Full and effective participation of women in public life, including all political processes and peace building initiatives remains essential and a core priority for UNSMIL. Twenty five years following the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which represented a turning point…
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Press Conference
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome. We mark tomorrow’s 75th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Charter at a time of colossal global upheaval and risk. From COVID-19 to climate disruption, from racial injustice to rising inequalities, we are a world in turmoil. At the same time, we are an…
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SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE ON THE DAY OF THE SEAFARER
New York, 25 June 2020 Seafarers are among the world’s unsung heroes. The International Day of the Seafarer is a time to honour the world’s two million seafarers whose dedication and professionalism keep the vast majority of world trade moving safely, delivering vital goods – including food, fuel…
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OPENING REMARKS TO THE PRESS ON THE LAUNCH OF THE UN COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE TO COVID-19
New York, 25 June 2020 Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome. We mark tomorrow’s 75th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Charter at a time of colossal global upheaval and risk. From COVID-19 to climate disruption, from racial injustice to rising inequalities, we are a world in turmoil. At the…
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The Secretary-General Addresses Video Conference Briefing of the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine
I address you today with a deep sense of concern over the evolving situation in Israel and Palestine. We are at a watershed moment. Israel’s threat to annex parts of the occupied West Bank has alarmed Palestinians, many Israelis and the broader international community. If implemented, annexation…
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Statement by UNSMIL Welcoming Establishment of Fact-Finding Mission to Libya
TRIPOLI, 23 June 2020 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomes the establishment of an international Fact-Finding Mission to Libya (FFML), pursuant to a resolution adopted yesterday by the Human Rights Council. Welcoming the establishment of the FFML, Acting Special…