New York City has hosted our @UN Headquarters for decades & is the place many colleagues call home. So do I. Twenty-five years ago, the heinous terrorist attacks on 9/11, an assault on humanity itself, claimed thousands of lives & left an enduring mark on our world. On this sol…Mostrar mais

Education is a fundamental human right. But exercising that right is becoming increasingly dangerous. In the past two years, more than 8,500 attacks targeted schools, students & teachers. All countries must ensure the right to education for every child & protect schools & place…Mostrar mais

Peace is never a passive achievement. Peace is hard work. As I ring the Peace Bell to commemorate #PeaceDay, I call on world leaders to stand with us: Take action; Invest in solutions; And do the hard work of building lasting, sustainable peace.

Today, we paid tribute to Dag Hammarskjöld, who was tragically killed 65 years ago. At a time when global cooperation is under siege, we must be guided by the values he embodied: Integrity, in the face of raw power. Compassion, for those who are suffering. Humility, when our…Mostrar mais

The @UN General Assembly has been the place where the world’s toughest & most consequential problems are confronted head-on. As I join the 81st #UNGA session for the last time as Secretary-General, I have enormous hope for a better, healthier & more peaceful future thanks to the…Mostrar mais

I am deeply concerned by the escalation of Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon. I condemn the mounting civilian casualties, the distress & displacement caused by the evacuation orders, and the scenes of massive destruction & devastation. Civilians & civilian objects…Mostrar mais

The 80th @UN General Assembly session came together to develop solutions at a moment of profound challenge for humanity. I thank Annalena Baerbock for her strong leadership as @UN_PGA over the last year. Her work has helped advanced a more effective, responsive and accountable U…Mostrar mais

I remain deeply concerned by the continuing discriminatory policies imposed by the Taliban on Afghan women & girls, which affect every aspect of their lives. Restrictions on their full participation in public life, education & many areas of work violate their fundamental rights…Mostrar mais

International police cooperation is vital to better support survivors, apprehend perpetrators, disrupt criminal networks & advance safety for all. Law enforcement must also ensure its own legitimacy, by being grounded in fairness, accountability & respect for human rights. Ever…Mostrar mais

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a progressive genetic disorder that causes muscle degeneration & weakness. #WorldDuchenneAwarenessDay can help build greater awareness, understanding & empathy.

Air pollution is taking a devastating toll on lives & economies. The case for action has never been clearer. Reducing air pollution protects health, boosts productivity & builds more resilient & prosperous societies. #CleanAirDay

Violence against women & girls is a persistent & pervasive global scourge. Ending this crisis is essential for sustainable development & human rights. Let’s invest in women’s organizations delivering proven, locally led solutions & build a world of safety & dignity for everyone…Mostrar mais

80 years ago, the founders of the @UN understood that a difficult world demanded institutions capable of rising to the moment. That responsibility now belongs to us. Our task is to hand on a UN stronger than we found it: More coherent in how it works. More disciplined in how…Mostrar mais

I welcome the General Assembly’s decision to merge @UNSSC with @UNITAR, replacing them with the UN Institute for Capability & Learning Innovation. It's an important step in the #UN80 Initiative, and part of the broader consolidation of the @UN's training & research capac…Mostrar mais

El Niño is being supersized before our eyes. The science is clear: Sea surface temperatures are rising, temperatures keep climbing & the world is in the danger zone of extreme weather. The race now is between rising risks & our commitment to take #ClimateAction & protect people…Mostrar mais

Humanity is speeding towards a climate catastrophe. That’s the stark warning from the latest @UNEP report. Every fraction of a degree of warming will cost lives, deepen inequalities & push ecosystems closer to irreversible damage. We must raise ambition, accelerate #ClimateAction…Mostrar mais

The conflicts in the Middle East have had far-reaching effects. Agreements & ceasefires are constantly violated, and strikes continue. I appeal for maximum restraint & for agreements &international law to be respected.  More than ever, we need negotiations towards a just, last…Mostrar mais

Rising seas are no longer a distant threat. They are happening now, faster than at any point in recorded history with far reaching consequences. We need to urgently scale up #ClimateAction & international cooperation to protect affected populations. My full report: www.un.org/en/focus/sea-level-riseMostrar mais

On this International Day, we honour the enormous contributions of people of African descent. We also recall the work still to be done towards ensuring their full enjoyment of human rights, equality & opportunity. Let’s dismantle systemic racism to achieve equality, justice & t…Mostrar mais

Nuclear tests shatter trust, fuel a nuclear arms race & betray every community still living with the legacy of past nuclear tests. I call on all countries possessing nuclear weapons to maintain existing moratoria & bring the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty into force. Let…Mostrar mais

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway. He embodied Norway’s deep commitment to international solidarity & cooperation that is also reflected in his country’s steadfast partnership with the @UN. My deepest condolences to His Majesty…Mostrar mais

The Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is first & foremost a human tragedy affecting families & communities on an extraordinary scale. The challenge is immense. But the world has the knowledge, the means & the resources to stop this outbreak. We must summon th…Mostrar mais

Every gap in funding & operational support makes the Ebola response more difficult & expensive. Time is not on our side.  That is why I am appealing for the remaining $1.1 billion to fully fund the humanitarian response plan, recognizing that even more will be needed in the fut…Mostrar mais

Together with the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, @WHO & partners, the @UN is aligning behind five priorities to build an integrated Ebola response on the ground: - Expand community engagement to build trust & counter fear & misinformation. - Strengthen surve…Mostrar mais

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic ever recorded. It's growing faster & wider than the response to contain it. But it can be stopped. We know how to contain Ebola & save lives. The world must urgently step up ac…Mostrar mais

I am saddened by the severe flooding in Nepal & China, which has claimed many lives, left people missing, and caused widespread destruction.    I extend my condolences to the families of the victims, and I wish a swift recovery to those injured. My solidarity is with all those af…Mostrar mais

UN Peace operations help defuse crises, stop conflict, sustain ceasefires, protect civilians, and create space for dialogue. To adapt to a changing world, we must make @UN peace operations more effective, cost-efficient & impactful. Together, let’s #InvestInPeace.

I am saddened by the severe flooding in Nepal & China, which has claimed many lives, left people missing, and caused widespread destruction.    I extend my condolences to the families of the victim, and I wish a swift recovery to those injured. My solidarity is with all those aff…Mostrar mais

On this day 15 years ago, the horrific terrorist attack on the United Nations House in Abuja claimed the lives of 23 people, including 11 @UN colleagues, and left many more injured. Today & every day, we remember the fallen & their families, and the survivors — and continue to c…Mostrar mais

I condemn the latest gang attack on Kenscoff, a commune on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, in Haiti, that reportedly killed at least 47 people, including 22 who were reportedly executed in a church compound where they had found shelter.  The relentless gang attacks on communiti…Mostrar mais

I condemn in the strongest terms today’s actions by the Israeli authorities to unlawfully enter & remain on the @UNRWA Kalandia Training Centre in occupied East Jerusalem & carry out unauthorized works in those premises. I am greatly alarmed at this development, as it will depri…Mostrar mais

The best protection against food insecurity is peace. And the safest condition for peace is a world with #ZeroHunger. Today, I urged the Seucrity Council to use all tools at its disposal to help prevent & end conflicts, and to stop emerging risks from becoming wider crises of i…Mostrar mais

Together with the @ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric, and with even greater urgency, I renew my call on States to establish specific prohibitions & restrictions on autonomous weapon systems. We are now dangerously close to crossing a moral red line: the autonomous targeting of hu…Mostrar mais

Nearly a decade since the horrific events of 2017, I call for renewed global attention & action to the plight of the Rohingya.  Rohingya people in Myanmar, Bangladesh & across the region face deepening insecurity, shrinking protection space and diminishing prospects for durable…Mostrar mais

I condemn in the strongest terms the ambush on an @unmissmedia patrol in the Jonglei State of South Sudan by unidentified armed individuals. Two Ethiopian peacekeepers were killed in the attack, while seven others were injured. I express my deep condolences to the families & lo…Mostrar mais

Conflicts in different regions are choking arteries of global trade & squeezing the global food system. Navigational rights & freedoms are vital for international peace & security & the flow of essential goods. My appeal: - full respect for international law – including law of…Mostrar mais

Attacks & disruption of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz & the Red Sea are constraining the movement of energy, fertilizers & other essential commodities. In the conflict following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, attacks are threatening shipping routes vital for…Mostrar mais

On this International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, we remember those who've been targeted because of their faith. Whenever one group is persecuted, no group is safe. Let’s build societies where all faiths can live & worship in p…Mostrar mais

On this #VictimsofTerrorism Day, we pay tribute to victims & survivors. We honour their courage, amplify their voices & reaffirm our commitment to their dignity & rights. Instead of letting terror divide us, we must stay united to build a future free from violence &a…Mostrar mais

On Wednesday, we remember & honour our @UN colleagues who were killed in the bombing of our headquarters in Baghdad 23 years ago. Their legacy lives on in every humanitarian worker & in every act of solidarity with people whose suffering is so often unseen & whose voices are so…Mostrar mais

Serving others has become more dangerous than ever. More than 1,000 humanitarians have been killed in the last 3 years. Humanitarian workers stand up for people in need. We must stand up for them. We must #ActForHumanity. Now. #WorldHumanitarianDay

Kofi Annan was my mentor and my friend. Tuesday marks eight years since his passing. He was a guiding force for good and his legacy as a global champion for peace remains an inspiration in my life and in my work.

Kofi Annan was my mentor and my friend. Tuesday marks seven years since his passing. He was a guiding force for good and his legacy as a global champion for peace remains an inspiration in my life and in my work.

Digital spaces where children & young people learn & grow are too often designed to exploit them - built to hold their attention & harvest their data. And all of it is now supercharged by AI. I urge governments, the tech sector & advertisers to put children's rights before prof…Mostrar mais

Human rights are not West or East, North or South. They are not a luxury – they are not negotiable. They are the foundation of a more peaceful and secure world.

The @UN stands with all those, everywhere, who refuse to surrender our future to fear, division or silence. Together we must confront hate wherever it appears, reject distortion & strengthen solidarity & compassion to build a better future for all.

On #YouthDay we celebrate the creativity & leadership of young people everywhere. By working with them as equal partners, we can use their energy & expertise to tackle some of the defining crises of our time. Together, let's build a future where every generation can thr…Mostrar mais

I am saddened by reports that more than 160 people have lost their lives, with many others injured, following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia yesterday. My solidarity is with the people & Government of Colombia & I send my condolences to the families of the vic…Mostrar mais

I strongly believe that the world needs to remember the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, its victims & survivors. 81 years ago, Nagasaki became a symbol of humanity’s capacity for destruction. It stands today as both a warning & a guide. It calls on us to build a world where peace…Mostrar mais

Indigenous Peoples are guardians of cultural heritage, stewards of vital ecosystems & crucial contributors to our shared future. Yet across the globe, they face disproportionate threats. Their individual & collective rights must be respected. On #IndigenousDay, and eve…Mostrar mais