Secretary-General: Press Release

4 July 2024

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Amid Deep Global Divisions, Shanghai Cooperation Council Has ‘the Power, Responsibility to Push for Peace’, Secretary-General Tells Astana Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, in Astana today:

3 July 2024

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Secretary-General Expresses Solidarity with People Affected by Hurricane Beryl

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

2 July 2024

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Combat Denial of 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica, Secretary-General Observance Message Urges, Stressing Tragedy is Testament to Devastating Consequences of Inaction

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica, observed on 11 July:

2 July 2024

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Stressing Planet’s Future Depends on Young People, Secretary-General Urges Transforming Their Education to Shape More Peaceful Tomorrow, in World Youth Skills Day Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day 2024, “Youth Skills for Peace and Sustainable Development”, observed on 15 July:

2 July 2024

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Support Africa’s Potential through Expedited Action towards Sustainable Peace, Development, Secretary-General, Urges in Video Message for Aswan Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development, in Cairo today:

1 July 2024

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Amid Unequal Progress in Sexual, Reproductive Rights, Secretary-General’s Anniversary Message Urges Expedited Investment in Population, Development Programme of Action

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Population Day, observed on 11 July:

1 July 2024

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Creativity, Culture Not Luxuries But Necessities for Sustainable, Inclusive Societies, Says Secretary-General in Message to Braga Conference

The following is the text of the Secretary-General's video message to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative Cities Annual Conference, held in Braga, Portugal, today: