2024 must be a year for rebuilding trust and restoring hope

Secretary-General's message for New Year 2024

Let us be animated by Mandela’s spirit of humanity, dignity and justice

Message by the UN Chief on Nelson Mandela International Day

Guardrails Urgently Needed to Contain “Clear and Present Global Threat” of Online Mis- and Disinformation and Hate Speech, says UN Secretary-General

Policy brief puts forward framework for concerted global response through a Code of Conduct for information integrity on digital platforms

Africa Day 2023: UN Secretary-General’s message

Africa deserves peace, justice and international solidarity

“Unstoppable Africa – Africa Leading the World”

The Secretary-General remarks to the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI)
Portrait of Nelson Mandela.

'Today and every day, let us honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy by taking action'

Message from UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Nelson Mandela International Day, 18 July 2022
Solar panels and wind turbines with blue sky in distance.

The world is burning. We need a renewables revolution

The only true path to energy security, stable power prices, prosperity and a livable planet lies in abandoning polluting fossil fuels and accelerating the renewables-based energy transition

Strengthening resilience in nutrition and food security in Africa

UN Secretary-General's remarks at the Africa Dialogue Series 2022
Secretary-General António Guterres briefs press.

“Global Impact of War in Ukraine on Food, Energy and Finance Systems”

Remarks by UN Secretary-General at the Launch of Report by the Global Crisis Response Group
Secretary-General António Guterres addressing the UN Security Council.

“The War in Ukraine: A Silent Assault on the Developing World”

The crisis could throw up to 1.7 billion people into poverty, destitution and hunger
Secretary-General António Guterres meeting with Greta Thunberg

“A Sustainable Feminist Recovery”

On this International Women’s Day, the clock on women’s rights is moving backwards.
 António Guterres

Inclusive, sustainable industrialization key for prosperous Africa

UN Secretary-General’s message on Africa Industrialization Day.
A group of youth laughing.

'Together, let us commit to do our part and advance the promise of equality, justice and dignity for all'

The Secretary-General’s message on the observation of the International Day for People of African Descent.
Secretary-General António Guterres (right) addresses a peace and security in Africa session

Africa’s rich culture can be a strong foundation for economic progress

On this Africa Day, I renew my call to developed nations to stand in solidarity with Africa.
 António Guterres

Climate Action for people and planet: The time is now

This Earth Day and over the crucial months ahead, let’s rise together to this moment.
Goal of the Month | March 2021: Gender Equality

“A crisis with a woman’s face”

— United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Let’s all UNiTE to end violence during COVID-19 and beyond

Message by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.

On UN Day, SG renews call for global ceasefire #SilencingTheGuns

In our world today, we have one common enemy: COVID-19. Now is the time for a stepped-up push for peace to achieve a global ceasefire — UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Secretary-General António Guterres

UN launches policy brief on impact of COVID-19 in Africa, calls for global solidarity

UN Secretary-General’s remarks at the launch of UN Policy Brief: Impact of COVID-19 in Africa
Secretary-General António Guterres

Silencing the Guns in times of COVID-19: UN Chief’s call for global peace gains support in Africa

Parties to conflicts in many countries consolidate existing ceasefire or move toward laying down weapons
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