I’d like to express my deep appreciation to @cindymccain for her dedicated service as she steps down from her role as @WFPChief. I’m grateful for her steadfast commitment to the fight against global hunger & malnutrition, and I wish her all the very best in the future.

Water is life. Yet, lack of investment & gaps in governance are keeping millions of Africans from safely managed water & sanitation services. If we work together, we can put this basic human right within reach for all & ensure Africa’s water wealth is developed, managed & prote…Mostrar mais

800 million people still live in extreme poverty. Their plight is made worse by conflicts, the climate crisis, deepening inequalities & heavy debt burdens. We need to shape economies that put people first, and continue our fight to reduce & #EndPoverty.

UN peacekeepers serve in some of the world’s most dangerous environments. Their mission has never been more necessary. Investing in peacekeeping means standing in solidarity with those who need it most, upholding the @UN Charter & building a more secure future for everyone.

More than 50,000 @UN peacekeepers are deployed in some of the world’s most dangerous settings to protect civilians, deescalate tensions, oversee aid delivery, support elections & more. An investment in @UNPeacekeeping is an investment in a safer future. #InvestInPeace

The UN80 reform initiative reflects the @UN’s full commitment to improve efficiency, transparency & impact. We do so with our eyes fixed on the people we serve, ensuring we can deliver the results they need with agility, coherence & value for money. My progress report: www.un.org/un80-initiative/enMostrar mais

The @un Charter remains humanity’s best hope for peace. Amid geopolitical divisions, member countries must uphold it & ensure that the UN lives up to what it was meant to be: A forum for solutions. A guardian of international law. And a force for peace and security.

My warmest wishes to everyone celebrating #EidAlAdha. At a time of conflict, division and violence, let us all be inspired by this celebrations’ spirit of solidarity, community, compassion & empathy. Eid Mubarak!

When the Security Council is divided, the consequences are felt across the world. Amid intensifying conflicts & deepening geopolitical divisions, the Council must uphold the @un Charter, rebuild trust through leadership & compromise, and act in the interest of peace.

I strongly condemn the explosion targeting a train in Pakistan. Terrorism in all its forms is unacceptable. The perpetrators must be identified & brought to justice. The @UN stands in solidarity with the people & the Government of Pakistan.

On #AfricaDay, we celebrate the continent’s abundant strengths, resilience, potential & growing influence on the world stage. The people of Africa have overcome the destructive consequences of slavery & colonialism & forged unity & purpose out of adversity. The @UN is proud to…Mostrar mais

According to international humanitarian law, parties to conflict must distinguish between civilians & combatants at all times. Attacks against civilians & civilian objects are prohibited. No more disregard for the law. No more disregard for humanity. #NotATarget

Amid deepening geopolitical divides & widening inequalities, the need for multilateralism has never been greater. Let us strengthen a multilateralism that earns trust — through action, solidarity and results people can see, feel and believe in.

Biodiversity is the living web that sustains humanity. Yet, climate chaos, pollution & the relentless exploitation of nature, are pushing the natural world towards breakdown. This #BiodiversityDay, let's work together to halt & reverse biodiversity loss, so people & nature can…Mostrar mais

The ongoing World Health Assembly is bringing countries together to address global health challenges. @WHO is at the centre of these efforts, delivering urgent health support in multiplying emergencies. We need a strong, independent & well-financed WHO.

I welcome the adoption of the General Assembly resolution on the @CIJ_ICJ's advisory opinion on climate change – a powerful affirmation of international law, climate justice, science & the responsibility of states to protect people from the escalating climate crisis. Those least…Mostrar mais

The @UN remains the essential, one-of-a-kind meeting ground to advance peace, sustainable development & human rights. But it is only as strong as countries’ commitment to it. We must come together — across nations, cultures & generations — around a simple truth: Humanity is st…Mostrar mais

I thank the Government & people of Japan for their warm welcome. Across the years & across the issues, the UN has benefitted enormously from Japan’s generosity & commitment to multilateralism. I am proud to celebrate the 70-year partnership between Japan & the @UN.Mostrar mais

Housing is a human right, and fundamental for human dignity. Yet nearly three billion people live in inadequate housing, often in informal settlements and slums. We must put housing at the centre of sustainable development — leaving no one behind.

Digital technologies are lifelines connecting people to safety, services & one another – especially when disaster strikes. On World Telecommunication & Information Society Day, let's invest in digital infrastructure, so communities can prepare for, respond to & recover from cris…Mostrar mais

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia, we affirm a simple truth: Being who you are should never be a crime. The @UN is proud to stand with all members of the human family, without discrimination of any kind.

Alarmed that a clearly-marked @UN vehicle was struck twice in Kherson city in Ukraine this week. Civilians & civilian objects must be respected & protected at all times. International law must be respected.

Grateful for the strong lasting partnership between the @UN & @_AfricanUnion as we reaffirm our shared commitment to advancing peace & security, human rights & sustainable development through the signing of a joint declaration. Together, we will continue our work to address comp…Mostrar mais

I have always believed that Africa should be seen for what it is: a continent of immense richness & promise. Today, the partnership between the @_AfricanUnion & the @UN is stronger than ever Together we continue to strive for peace & security, sustainable development & human ri…Mostrar mais

Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent representation in the Security Council is a historical injustice & indefensible. This is not about privilege or symbolism. This is about ensuring that the Council is fit for purpose & able to act with legitimacy and effectiven…Mostrar mais

For too long, Africa’s resources have been extracted, the value captured elsewhere, the environmental damage left behind. No more exploitation. No more plundering. The people of Africa must benefit - first & most - from the resources of Africa.

Africa holds 60% of the world's best solar potential & receives only 2% of global clean energy investment. With the right finance, the continent could generate 10 times more electricity than it needs by 2040 – entirely from renewables. Africa must be at the centre of climate ju…Mostrar mais

The war in Sudan is tearing apart the country. Civilians are paying an unconscionable price, with women & children suffering most. I repeat my call for an immediate cessation of hostilities, a sustainable ceasefire, and a Sudanese-led, civilian, democratic transition.

Africa’s enormous potential is being constrained by an unfair international system. That must change. We must keep pressing for a system that gives Africa the voice, resources & representation it has long been denied.

I want to express my support for the government of Spain & others as they manage the #hantavirus in close coordination with our @WHO colleagues. While the current public health risk from the virus remains low, it’s important that international health efforts ensure the safety of…Mostrar mais

I welcome the announcement of a ceasefire & the planned large-scale exchange of prisoners between Ukraine & Russia.     I commend the efforts of the USA in facilitating this agreement & fully support its implementation.   I reiterate my call for an immediate, full, unconditional…Mostrar mais

Wishing a very happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough. Thank you for opening our eyes to the marvels of this Earth, and for inspiring us to defend it, for all living things. Your work & dedication to protect our planet serves as an inspiration to us all.

GDP is the most widely used metric of economic progress & well-being. But it cannot be the only one. GDP is indifferent to whether income goes to billionaires or to the poor – or if that income goes to addressing hunger, health or deprivation. Let’s count what matters: Health.…Mostrar mais

Migration is not the crisis. The crisis is the world’s collective failure to manage migration together. We need cooperation across borders, governments & societies to show how multilateral cooperation delivers in the lives of migrants & the societies they strengthen.

The @UN family & I mourn the passing of Ted Turner – founder of the @unfoundation & a visionary whose conviction, generosity & audacious spirit left a lasting imprint on the UN & our world. My deepest condolences to his family & loved ones. His legacy endures – as we keep striv…Mostrar mais

Such a pleasure meeing, @Yoshua_Bengio, a member of my Scientific Advisory Board. In a world where AI is racing ahead, the @ScienceBoard_UN's expertise is crucial to ensure AI benefits – and belongs to – everyone, guided by guardrails, accountability & shared global standard…Mostrar mais

All freedom depends on press freedom. Without it, there can be no human rights, no sustainable development & no peace. On this World Press Freedom Day, let's protect the rights of journalists & build a world where the truth & the truth-tellers are safe.

The Middle East crisis is in its third month & the whole of humanity is paying the price. All sides must refrain from actions that could undermine the ceasefire. The world needs a peaceful, comprehensive, and durable resolution to the conflict.

On the Day of Vesak, Buddhists around the world commemorate the birth, enlightenment & passing of the Buddha. This is year, Vesak comes at a time of geopolitical tensions, division and conflict. Guided by the Buddha’s example, let's summon our shared humanity & build a more pea…Mostrar mais

The consequences of the Middle East crisis grow dramatically worse with each passing hour. The curtailment of navigational rights & freedoms in the area of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts energy, transport, manufacturing & food markets & strangles the global economy Now is the ti…Mostrar mais

The longer the Strait of Hormuz is choked, the higher the cost to humanity. My message is clear: Open the Strait. Let all ships pass. Let the global economy breathe again.

I’m deeply concerned about the curtailment of navigational rights & freedoms in the area of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting energy, transport, manufacturing & food markets & strangling the global economy. All of humanity is paying the price. Consider these three scenarios: 1:…Mostrar mais

Earthquakes are inevitable, but the devastation they cause does not have to be. With intention & forethought, we can build safer towns & cities, however hard the ground shakes. Let us honour the victims by investing in disaster resilience.

Africa has a rapidly expanding renewable energy potential, growing digital connectivity & young, skilled workforce. By investing in integrated solutions, building global solidarity to finance development, and by mobilizing massive investment in electrification & a just transitio…Mostrar mais

At sea as on land, the force of law must always prevail over the law of force. We must keep international waterways open, lawful & secure. The ocean must be a zone of peace & cooperation – not confrontation or coercion.

For the first time in decades, the number of nuclear warheads is on the rise. A nuclear war cannot be won & must not be fought. It’s time to re-commit to disarmament and non-proliferation as the only true path to peace.

Navigational rights & freedoms through the Strait of Hormuz must be respected. I appeal to the parties: Open the Strait. Let ships pass. No tolls. No discrimination. Let trade resume. Let the global economy breathe. Safe, unimpeded passage is an economic & humanitarian imperati…Mostrar mais

Chornobyl was a lesson that the consequences of nuclear accidents are shared by the international community. In memory of those who suffered the effects of that horrifying disaster, let’s build a safer, more peaceful & resilient future for all.

Inequality is not only about income or wealth, it's about who holds power, who is denied it & how it shapes every chance in life. We can, and we must, confront the injustice of inequality – for a future of dignity & sustainability for all.

Fossil fuels are wrecking our planet & holding economies hostage. Renewable energy delivers what fossil fuels never can: real & lasting energy security. Let’s make the right choice & unleash the renewables revolution for climate stability, energy security & a li…Mostrar mais