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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL VIDEO/WRITTEN MESSAGE ON WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY
Humanitarian workers are here to help the world’s most vulnerable people when disaster strikes.
Nelson Mandela International Day 2021
Nelson Mandela International Day is an opportunity to reflect on the life and legacy of a legendary global advocate for dignity, equality, justice and human rights.
SG Oath of Office
Mr. President of the General Assembly, Senhor Presidente da República Portuguesa, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
Secretary General
Sexual violence in conflict is a cruel tactic of war, torture, terror and repression.
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
Every year on 21 September, the United Nations invites people around the world to celebrate peace by observing 24 hours of ceasefire and non-violence.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix.
Dear colleagues,
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL REMARKS AT THE DAG HAMMARSKJÖLD MEDAL CEREMONY
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
the UNSG Antonio Guterres
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers honors the more than one million women and men who have served on the frontlines of conflict and the more than 4,000 who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix
Over the past year, to be a United Nations peacekeeper in the field has meant adopting new levels of flexibility and resilience in the face of evolving challenges.
UNSG
This year’s Africa Day highlights arts, culture and heritage as levers for building the Africa we want. Africa’s rich and diverse cultural and natural heritage is important for sustainable development, poverty reduction, and building and maintaining peace. It can p