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SG message on Africa Day observed annually on 25 May

This year, the world marks Africa Day under extremely difficult circumstances as we grapple with the global COVID-19 pandemic, which threatens to derail progress by African countries towards meeting the Sustainab

21 May 2020

UN Secretary-General's statement on the International Day of Labour [Scroll down for French version]

In many countries around the world, today is a day to celebrate workers. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic unfolding around us, we are truly seeing workers who too often toil unseen.

01 May 2020

UN PEACEKEEPERS MUST STAY THE COURSE

United Nations peace operations promote stability and security in some of the world’s most dangerous and fragile places.

26 Apr 2020

The United Nations is marking its 75th anniversary at a time of great challenge

The United Nations is marking its 75th anniversary at a time of great challenge, including the worst global health crisis in its history. Will it bring the world closer together? Or will it lead to greater divides and mistrust? Your views can make a difference.

21 Apr 2020

Secretary-General's video message on COVID-19 and Misinformation

As the world fights the deadly COVID-19 pandemic – the most challenging crisis we have faced since the Second World War – we are also seeing another epidemic, a dangerous epidemic of misinformation.

15 Apr 2020

THE UNSG's REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Mr. President, Thank you for convening this important discussion. The world faces its gravest test since the founding of this Organization.

10 Apr 2020

MESSAGE PUBLIÉ À L’OCCASION DE LA JOURNÉE INTERNATIONALE POUR LA SENSIBILISATION AU PROBLÈME DES MINES ET L’ASSISTANCE À LA LUTTE ANTIMINES

Il y a des dizaines d’années, des millions de mines terrestres étaient enterrées un peu partout dans le monde. Du Cambodge au Mozambique et de l’Angola à l’Afghanistan, des milliers de vies ont été fauchées ou bouleversées à cause d’un simple faux pas.

04 Apr 2020

MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR MINE AWARENESS AND ASSISTANCE IN MINE ACTION

Decades ago, millions of landmines were buried in countries across the world. From Cambodia to Mozambique, in Angola and in Afghanistan, thousands of lives were lost, with others altered forever because of one unlucky step.

04 Apr 2020

"The peacekeepers are not the remedy, but they have a role in fighting against the Covid-19"

This op-ed was initially published in French in Le Monde on 02 April 2020.

04 Apr 2020

Secretary-General's Briefing to Member States on the Organization's Response to COVID-19

I want to start by thanking the Presidents of the General Assembly, Security Council and the ECOSOC for their solidarity and for their determination and patience with which they have been facing the enormous practical and technical difficulties in the wo

30 Mar 2020

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