Statements and Messages

Statements and Messages

24 May 2021
SG/SM/20737

Stressing Africa Has Received 2 Per Cent of COVID-19 Vaccines, Secretary-General Urges Developed Countries to Support Continent’s Pandemic Recovery, in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for Africa Day, observed on 25 May:

24 May 2021
SG/SM/20738

Deeply Concerned about Apparent Forced Landing of Passenger Aircraft over Belarus, Journalist Detained from Flight, Secretary-General Calls for Full Investigation

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

24 May 2021
SG/SM/20739

Secretary-General Urges Leaders in Samoa to Solve Political Situation through Dialogue

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

24 May 2021
SG/SM/20740

Double COVID-19 Vaccine Production, Bolster Primary Health-Care Systems to Prepare for Next Global Emergency, Secretary-General Tells World Health Assembly

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the World Health Assembly, held today:

24 May 2021
SG/SM/20741

Saddened by Deadly Volcano Eruption in Democratic Republic of Congo, Secretary-General Says United Nations Providing Humanitarian Aid, Peacekeepers Mobilizing Air Assets

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

21 May 2021
SG/SM/20734

Low-Income States Receive 0.3 Per Cent of COVID-19 Vaccines, Secretary-General Warns, Calling on 'G20' Nations to Ensure Equal Access, Win War against Virus

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Global Health Summit, held online today:

21 May 2021
SG/SM/20736

Support Culture as Power to Advance Dialogue, Development, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day, as Shaken Sector Recovers from Pandemic

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, observed today:

21 May 2021
SG/SM/20735

Secretary-General Calls for United Drive to Tackle Alarming Decline in Biological Diversity, as Governments Prepare New Global Framework

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to a thematic webinar titled “COP15:  Road to Kunming, building a shared future for all life on Earth”, today:

20 May 2021
SG/SM/20733

Rebalanced Relationship between Humans, Nature Will Reap Tremendous Rewards, Secretary-General Says on International Day for Biological Diversity

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for Biological Diversity, observed on 22 May:

20 May 2021
SG/SM/20732

Amid Indiscriminate Attacks, ‘Hell on Earth’ Conditions, Secretary-General Demands Ceasefire to Avoid Uncontainable Crisis in, beyond Occupied Palestinian Territory

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly meeting on the situation in the Middle East and the question of Palestine, today:

19 May 2021
SG/SM/20731

Equal Opportunities, Social Protections, ‘Necessary Conditions’ for African Countries to Exit Conflict Trap, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council open debate on peace and security in Africa — “Addressing root causes of conflict while promoting post-pandemic recovery in Africa” — held today:

18 May 2021
SG/SM/20729

Secretary-General, in Message for World Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Development Goals Competition, Spotlights Startups’ Potential for Fostering Positive Change

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to the World Tourism Organization Sustainable Development Goals Global Startup Competition, in Madrid today:

18 May 2021
SG/SM/20730

Highlighting Successes of New Resident Coordinator System, Secretary-General Says More Funding, Accountability Needed, in Remarks to Economic and Social Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Economic and Social Council segment on Operational Activities for Development:  presentation of report and vision for the continuation of United Nations reform and the implementation of the 2020 Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review in times of crisis, held today:

17 May 2021
SG/SM/20727

Secretary-General Calls for Strengthening Rights-Based Responses, Tackling Urgent Justice, Rule of Law Priorities, in Message to Crime Prevention Commission

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to the thirtieth session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice:

17 May 2021
SG/SM/20728

Secretary-General Calls on Donors, Business to Make ‘Bold’ Investments in Sudan’s Future as Country Undergoes Historic Political, Economic Transition

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the International Conference to Support the Sudanese Transition, in Paris today:

16 May 2021
SG/SM/20726

Addressing Security Council, Secretary-General Calls for Immediate End to Fighting between Israel, Palestinians in Gaza, Denounces ‘Senseless’ Bloodshed

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, today:

14 May 2021
SG/SM/20725

Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Halt to Fighting in Israel, Gaza

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

12 May 2021
SG/SM/20723

Citing Disturbing Protection Rollbacks, Secretary-General Affirms LGBTIQ+ Rights, Dignity, Commemorating International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, observed on 17 May:

12 May 2021
SG/SM/20724

Secretary-General Urges Efforts to Ensure Digital Technologies Remain ‘Force for Good’, on World Telecommunication, Information Society Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, observed on 17 May:

11 May 2021
SG/SM/20720

Secretary-General Condemns Shooting Outside School in Kazan, Russian Federation

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

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