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Meeting between the SRSG and Head of MINURSO, Alexander Ivanko, and Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Moroccans Living Abroad, H.E. Nasser Bourita.

On 21 September, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of Minurso, Alexander Ivanko, was received in Rabat by the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Moroccans Living Abroad, H.E. Nasser Bourita.

22 Sep 2021

Video Message for the Secretary-General: International Day of Peace September 21, 2021

This year’s International Day of Peace comes at a crisis point for humanity.

COVID-19 has turned our world upside-down.

21 Sep 2021

Secretary-General appoints Alexander Ivanko of the Russian Federation as his Special Representative for Western Sahara and Head of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Alexander Ivanko of the Russian Federation as his new Special Representative for Western Sahara and Hea

27 Aug 2021

VIDEO/WRITTEN MESSAGE ON WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY

Humanitarian workers are here to help the world’s most vulnerable people when disaster strikes.

19 Aug 2021

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY 18 July 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.

18 Jul 2021

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -OATH OF OFFICE

Mr. President of the General Assembly, Senhor Presidente da República Portuguesa, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,

18 Jun 2021

VIDEO MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT New York, 19 June 2021

Sexual violence in conflict is a cruel tactic of war, torture, terror and repression.

16 Jun 2021

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE FOR THE 100-DAY COUNTDOWN TO INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2021 – “RECOVERING BETTER FOR AN EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD”

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.

11 Jun 2021