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Antonio Guterres
UN chief urges end to war on nature, commitment to sustainable development for children
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an end to war against nature and for sustainable development for children. "2023 must be a year of transformation, not tinkering.
It's time to end the relentless and…
UN chief Antonio Guterres urges elimination of racial discrimination in all forms
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the international community to take action to address racism wherever and whenever it arises, and eliminate all forms of racial discrimination.
Guterres made the remarks…
Gender digital divide is becoming new face of gender inequality : Antonio Guterres
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the gender digital divide is fast becoming the new face of gender inequality. Women and girls now face a new source of discrimination and bias: digital technology.…
UN chief proposes Emergency Platform to help tackle global shocks
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres proposed strengthening the international response to complex global shocks through an "Emergency Platform." The global response to such shocks is often ad hoc, fragmented, and…
Antonio Guterres, Volodymyr Zelensky call for extension of Black Sea Grain Initiative
Kiev : Visiting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have called for the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which expires on March 18.
This is the UN chief's third visit to Kiev since…
UN chief calls for actions to close gender gaps in innovation
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for actions to close gender gaps in science, technology and innovation, saying women's full contributions will benefit all.
"The math is simple: without the insights and…
UN chief visits Iraq to show solidarity
Baghdad : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met senior Iraqi leaders here on Wednesday during a visit aimed at showing the UN solidarity with Iraq.
"I am here on a visit of solidarity and confirmation of the commitment of the United…
UN chief calls for peace on anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for preventing further escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war and giving peace "a chance". "We must prevent further escalation," he told a Security Council high-level meeting on…
UN chief warns against escalation of Ukraine war
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that an escalation of the war in Ukraine is "a clear and present danger". "Over the past year, not only have we seen suffering and devastation grow, it is also becoming more…
US, Russia should resume implementation of New START treaty : Antonio Guterres
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the US and Russia to resume the full implementation of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START).
Asked about Guterres' reaction to Russian President Vladimir…