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Secretary-General’s message on the 25th Anniversary of the Entry Into Force of the Chemical Weapons Convention
New York, 29 April 2022
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Secretary-General’s video message for World Press Freedom Day
New York, 3 May 2022 On World Press Freedom Day, we shine a spotlight on the essential work of journalists and other media workers who seek transparency and accountability from those in power, often at great personal risk. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, many media workers have been on the…
UNRCCA launches E-Learning Course on human rights and counter-terrorism in Central Asia
On 9 May, ahead of the High-Level International Conference on Human Rights, Civil Society and Counter-Terrorism, which takes place in Malaga, Spain, UNRCCA and the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) launched an e-learning course on the protection and promotion of human rights and the rule of law…
SRSG Natalia Gherman addresses SCO Public Diplomacy Forum
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan
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Secretary-General’s message on the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
New York, 17 May 2022 Around the world, millions of LGBTIQ+ people continue to face injustice, simply for who they are, or whom they love. I am deeply concerned by continued violence, criminalization, hate speech and harassment against LGBTIQ+ people, and by new attempts to further exclude them from…
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Secretary-General’s message on the Day of Vesak
New York, 16 May 2022 I send my warmest wishes to all celebrating the Day of Vesak. For millions of Buddhists around the world, May’s full moon represents a sacred occasion honouring the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Buddha. This year, Vesak arrives at a moment of multiplying crises –…
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Secretary-General’s WMO State of the Climate Video Remarks
New York, 18 May 2022 Today’s State of the Climate report is a dismal litany of humanity’s failure to tackle climate disruption. Sea level rise, ocean heat, greenhouse gas concentrations, and ocean acidification – set alarming new records in 2021. Global mean sea level increased at more than double…
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Secretary General’s message on the International Day for Biological Diversity
New York, 22 May 2022 To achieve a sustainable future for all, we need to act urgently to protect biodiversity, the web of life that connects and supports us all. We must end our senseless and destructive war against nature. The rate of species loss is tens to hundreds of times higher than the…
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Secretary-General’s video message for the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
New York, 29 May 2022 Today, we honour the more than one million women and men who have served as United Nations peacekeepers since 1948. We pay tribute to the nearly 4,200 heroes and heroines who sacrificed their lives in the cause of peace. And we are reminded of an age-old truth: peace can never…
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Secretary-General’s message on Africa Day
New York, 25 May 2022 Africa is a home for hope. On Africa Day, we celebrate the enormous promise and potential of this diverse and dynamic continent. The prospects on the horizon are bright – from Africa’s growing and vibrant youth population, to initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade…