Latest in Tag: António Guterres Highlight
Latest in Tag: António Guterres
There is no migration crisis; there is crisis of solidarity: António Guterres
“On this International Migrants Day, we reflect on the lives of the over 280 million people who left their country in the universal pursuit of opportunity, dignity, freedom, and a better life,” he said.
UN reaffirms commitment to support inclusive, resilient industrial development in Africa
In his message, Guterres said that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis hit African economies well before the pandemic spread across the continent. This was reflected in the falling demand for African commodities and products, disruptions in trade and travel, reduced remittances and foreign investment, and vast job and income losses.
690 million worldwide continue to go hungry, 3 billion cannot afford healthy diet: UN
In a press statement, Guterres said that food loss and waste also squanders natural resources, including water, soil and energy, not to mention human labour and time.
United Nations chief urges to terminate hate, discrimination
“The right to freedom of religion or belief is firmly entrenched in international human rights law,” said the United Nations secretary-general
Egypt’s FM discusses Libya crisis with UN chief
Shoukry affirmed Egypt’s keenness to coordinate with United Nations Support Mission in Libya to push for a political solution based on Cairo Declaration
UN chief calls for tackling human trafficking by reducing gender inequality
Women make up 49% and girls 23% of all victims of human trafficking. Sexual exploitation is the most common form of exploitation, followed by forced labor
UN chief calls for New Social Contract and New Global Deal to address inequality
New Social Contract will tackle inequality, enable young people to live in dignity, ensure women equal opportunities as men, and will protect the sick, the vulnerable, and minorities
UN chief says more people could slip into hunger as result of COVID-19
Almost 690 million people suffered from hunger in 2019, up by 10 million from 2018, and by nearly 60 million in five years
UN chief calls for efforts to protect health, rights of women, girls
UNFPA says if lockdown continues for 6 months, 47 million women in low- and middle-income countries may not be able to access modern contraceptives.
Guterres warns of Israel’s plans for annexing parts of West Bank
UN Secretary General warns of deteriorating health situation in Gaza, Eastern Jerusalem
World more deeply grateful to healthcare workers: Guterres
“World Health Day this year comes at a very difficult time for all of us,” Guterres said, “My message today is to our health care workers who work, day and night to keep us safe.”
Al-Sisi discusses international, regional issues with Guterres, Tebboune, Trudeau
The meetings touched economic cooperation, peace process, ending conflicts in Africa
A Climate Change: An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold
Climate chaos is playing out in real time from California to the Caribbean, and from Africa to the Arctic and beyond
Idris in UN for “Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism”
Victims of terrorism rights should be top priority
UN Chief, Al-Sisi assert importance of stability in Libya
Guterres, Shoukry asserted importance of UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Hate speech is entering mainstream: Guterres during meeting with Al-Azhar Grand Imam
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed solidarity with Muslims of the world during a visit to Cairo, during his meeting with Egypt’s top Muslim cleric and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed Al-Tayeb, in Cairo. “As secretary-general of the UN, and as a man of faith, I have come to express my respect for …
Al-Sisi, Guterres discuss reinforcing UN-Arab ties
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Monday with the UN Secretary-General António Guterres as part of the UN official’s MENA tour. The duo discussed the importance of the Egyptian-UN relations, especially that Egypt is now heading the African Union. During the visit, Guterres met with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed Al-Tayeb. Guterres asserted his …
UN secretary-general expects forthcoming political agreement in Libya
Libya held municipal elections in nine out of 69 municipalities
Without two states, there is no solution: UN Secretary General
Guterres calls for stepping up support for Arab States to fight terrorism
Al-Sisi discusses regional issues, reforming UN with Guterres
During visit to Addis Ababa, Egyptian President also met with his Congolese counterpart
UN adopts five priorities over new year
Greater ambition on climate action, powering ahead with SDGs, main activities
Shoukry, Guterres discuss Palestinian issue, counterterrorism
FM stressed importance of UN’s role in pushing peace talks in Libya, Syria
UN committed to create space for conflict resolution in 2019
Climate change moving faster than we are, says UN secretary-general
Guterres proposes four options for providing international protections for Palestinians
Report comes as response to UN-adopted resolution presented by Turkey, Algeria
Two-state solution only possibility for Palestinians and Israelis: UN Secretary-General
António Guterres met with President Al-Sisi in Cairo and said Egypt is a central player in finding a solution to regional problems