UN forum spotlights cities, where struggle for sustainability ‘will be won or lost’
July 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Deeply concerned about the continuing and intensifying violence in Nicaragua, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday deplored the loss of life in the protests and the attack against Catholic Church mediators in the National Dialogue. “The Secretary-General recognizes the important mediation role of […]
Rohingya cannot become ‘forgotten victims,’ says UN chief urging world to step up support
July 12, 2018 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. “Small children butchered in front of their parents. Girls and women gang-raped while family members were tortured and killed,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said Tuesday in a Washington Post opinion piece, adding: “Nothing could have prepared me for the bone-chilling accounts.” The continuing […]
Security Council hails ‘historic and significant’ joint peace declaration by Ethiopia and Eritrea
July 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday described the Joint Declaration, signed by the leaders of Eritrea and Ethiopia, as “a historic and significant” move with “far-reaching consequences” for the whole Horn of Africa region and beyond. The Joint Declaration of Peace and Friendship […]‘Wind blowing in the direction of peace’ in Africa: UN Secretary-General
July 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Recent developments in Africa indicate that the continent is increasingly moving in the “direction of peace” and enhanced security, the United Nations Secretary-General told journalists in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, on Monday. António Guterres was there to take part in the second annual […]Treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons marks first anniversary, but still lacks sufficient numbers to become law
July 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. On Saturday, Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the first anniversary of the adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, previously calling it an “essential pillar” of international peace and security, and the “heart” of the nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime. “The treaty’s adoption […]Syria: Civilians caught in crossfire, UN refugee chief urges Jordan to open its border
July 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The head of the United Nations Refugee Agency, UNHCR, appealed on Thursday for Jordan to open its border with south-west Syria to help protect around 750,000 civilians who are “caught in the crossfire”, amidst airstrikes and heavy shelling. “More than 320,000 people are now […]Women-Friendly Spaces for Rohingya refugees: A place for protection and care
July 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Simple shelters that are little more than huts with bamboo sticks and plastic sheeting for walls, and tarpaulins overhead, are serving a very important purpose for refugee women and girls forced to flee their homes to the vast refugee camps of Bangladesh. They are […]Ben Stiller’s new role, more about hope than humour, as he’s named Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR
July 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR), announced on Monday that the actor, director, producer and philanthropist Ben Stiller, is to become its latest Goodwill Ambassador, as he issued an appeal for action on behalf of those forced to flee their homes around the world. […]UN chief hears ‘heartbreaking accounts’ of suffering from Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh; urges international community to ‘step up support’
July 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres visited Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh on Monday, declaring that “nothing could have prepared me for the scale of the crisis and extent of suffering” he witnessed there. Speaking to the press in Cox’s Bazar, the region in southern […]
UN chief condemns attack targeting international forces in northern Mali
July 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned an attack in Gao, northern Mali, targeting international forces that left at least two civilians dead and over fifteen injured. Some personnel from the French military operation, Barkhane, were also wounded in the suicide attack that took place […]Nuclear non-proliferation treaty an ‘essential pillar’ of international peace, says UN chief
July 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. On the 50th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged all State parties to ensure the Treaty’s continued strength and importance in the years ahead. In a statement by […]UN chief applauds Bangladesh for ‘opening borders’ to Rohingya refugees in need
July 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has applauded Bangladesh for giving a safe haven to hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees driven from their homes in Myanmar by systematic and widespread violence. On mission in Bangladesh, the Secretary-General praised the country for keeping its borders […]Parliaments can be pillars of democracy and defenders of human rights, says UN chief on International Day
July 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has underscored the “pivotal role” played by parliaments and their importance to “advance the aspirations” of the citizens they represent. In a message marking the first commemoration of the International Day of Parliamentarism, Mr. Guterres, a former member of […]UN chief ‘deeply alarmed’ over military offensive in south-west Syria
July 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Expressing “deep alarm” over increased hostilities in southwestern Syria and its “devastating” toll on civilians, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for an immediate cessation of the military operations. In a statement by his spokesperson, Mr. Guterres called on all parties to respect their […]UN condemns deadly attack against G5 Sahel force headquarters in Mali
July 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the attack against the G5 Sahel joint force Headquarters in Mali’s restive Mopti region. Several people were killed in the “complex” attack in Sévaré, including troops belonging to the G5 Sahel joint force – a military […]‘We must fight terrorism together’ without sacrificing legal and human rights, declares UN chief
July 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. With new solutions proposed, and new partnerships established, the United Nations Secretary-General told delegates from Member States attending the first ever High-Level Conference on Counter-Terrorism, that he was committed to meeting the challenge of “keeping your citizens safe”. “We must fight terrorism together, with […]Veteran public official from Portugal elected to lead UN migration agency
July 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. A lawyer and politician from Portugal, with an extensive career in public service, has been elected to head the United Nations migration agency. António Manuel de Carvalho Ferreira Vitorino of Portugal was elected today by the member States of the International Organization for Migration […]INTERVIEW: UN’s top official in North Korea foresees ‘surge’ in humanitarian aid
June 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Following the recent positive political developments on the Korean Peninsula, the top United Nations official in North Korea envisages a surge in global humanitarian support for the millions there who are fighting malnutrition and living in poverty. “For the UN, obviously it would mean […]UN chief welcomes ‘first concrete step’ in normalizing Eritrea-Ethiopia relationship
June 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the high-level visit of a delegation from Eritrea to neighbouring Ethiopia which began on Tuesday, as “a first concrete step” in the process of normalizing relations between the two countries. “The Secretary-General notes that diplomatic overtures to […]‘Agile’, multilateral response vital to combat terrorism – UN chief Guterres
June 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The complex and evolving nature of terrorism necessitates a response that is as agile and multifaceted as the threat itself, the United Nations Secretary-General said on Thursday. Addressing a high-level conference on counter-terrorism, Secretary-General António Guterres underscored that working together must be the “top […]
Action needed to end deadly clashes between African herders and farmers: UN chief
June 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The United Nations stands ready to support efforts to resolve deadly clashes between farmers and nomadic herders in areas of West and Central Africa, the head of the global organization said on Thursday. More than 80 people in central Nigeria were killed in land […]New book honours UN women who made HERstory
June 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Raising awareness of women’s contributions is critical to correcting historical imbalances that have undervalued their presence, the United Nations Secretary-General said on Wednesday. António Guterres was speaking at an event at UN Headquarters in New York to launch a book that pays tribute to […]Rise in number of children killed, maimed and recruited in conflict: UN report
June 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. More than 10,000 children were killed or maimed in conflict last year while more than 8,000 youngsters were recruited or used as combatants, the United Nations reported on Wednesday. These violations contributed to the overall rise in the number of children globally affected by […]UN chief welcomes agreement by rival leaders in South Sudan, as a step towards ‘inclusive and implementable’ peace
June 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The United Nations Secretary-General has welcomed an agreement signed on Wednesday by the President of South Sudan and his former Vice President, which it is hoped will lead to an “inclusive and implementable” peace deal to end years of civil conflict in the world’s […]Guterres condemns killing of Bangladeshi peacekeeper in South Sudan, during armed attack on UN convoy
June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The UN chief on Tuesday condemned the killing of a peacekeeper from Bangladesh, who was supporting the delivery of humanitarian aid to vulnerable civilians in South Sudan. In a statement released by his Spokesman, Secretary-General António Guterres offered his deepest condolences to the bereaved […]Mali: UN chief calls for calm as clashes leave over 20 dead in Mopti
June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed for calm and restraint in the Mopti region of central Mali, where over 20 people are reported to have been killed in intercommunal clashes over the weekend. In a statement, on Tuesday, issued by his spokesperson, Secretary-General […]UN global counter-terrorism strategy review an ‘overarching vision for the future’: Assembly President
June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. While there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution to address the challenges posed by terrorism worldwide, international cooperation is key to counter the scourge, the President of the United Nations General Assembly said on Tuesday, as the body adopted a review of the UN’s global counter-terrorism […]Easing funding woes for UN agency assisting Palestine refugees a ‘wise investment for today and the future’
June 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. A pledging conference on Monday for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) aimed to address the body’s chronic funding shortfall and also examine long-term priorities. “The outstanding work of UNRWA has an immediate effect by […]‘All atrocity crimes are preventable’ and can never be justified – UN chief
June 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Atrocity crimes – genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing – are not “inevitable”, the United Nations Secretary-General said on Monday, stressing that the international community must do more to end violence against innocent people. Speaking at a General Assembly debate on […]Security Council urged to act with ‘one strong voice’ on raft of ills plaguing Middle East and North Africa
June 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Ambassadors in the Security Council have been urged by the United Nations Secretary-General to find ‘much-needed consensus’ to resolve the myriad challenges in the Middle East and North Africa. António Guterres issued the call during a debate in the chamber on Monday, focusing on […]As Saudi women take the wheel, UN chief hopes end of driving ban creates more opportunities for kingdom’s women and girls
June 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the lifting on Sunday of the driving ban for women in Saudi Arabia and expressed his hope that ending the prohibition will generate more new opportunities for women in the Kingdom. A royal decree was issued in […]UN chief condemns explosion at election rally in Zimbabwe that injured dozens, including senior politicians
June 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The UN Secretary-General has condemned an explosion which took place at an election rally in Zimbabwe on Saturday, not long after President Emmerson Mnangagwa left the stage after addressing the crowd, according to news reports. The President, who also leads the ruling party, Zanu-PF, […]Guterres expresses ‘grave concern’ following explosion at large political rally for reform-minded Ethiopian Prime Minister
June 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. One person has reportedly died, and dozens were injured after an explosion ripped through a large crowd at a rally for the new Prime Minister of Ethiopia on Saturday, which the UN chief described as a matter of “grave concern”. Secretary-General António Guterres condemned […]
