At African Union Summit, Guterres lauds strong AU-UN partnership, outlines areas for more cooperation

Jan 29, 2018, at 03:39 pm

New York, Jan 29 (JEN):  Hailing the partnership between Africa and the United Nations as “solid, and grounded on sound principles of human rights and good governance,” Secretary General, Antonio Guterres told leaders gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the African Union Summit, that with Africa in the lead, “we can and will do more” to bolster successful cooperation throughout the continent.

UN tribunal for former Yugoslavia leaves behind culture of accountability, says Guterres

Dec 22, 2017, at 09:50 am

  New York, Dec 22(Just Earth News): The United Nations tribunal dealing with atrocities committed during the Balkans wars of 1990s has been a pioneer in creating the contemporary architecture of international criminal justice, and “gave a voice to victims,” Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday.

UN chief stresses 'mutually supportive' nature of Africa's free trade and industrialization

Nov 21, 2017, at 05:04 am

  New York, Nov 20(Just Earth News): Africa's industrial development and proposed continental free trade would complement each other, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, marking the UN-proclaimed day for Africa's industrialization.

On International Day, UN chief urges action to address root causes of poverty

Oct 18, 2017, at 04:34 am

New York, Oct 17(Just Earth News): Highlighting the importance of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to ensure a life of dignity for all, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for redoubling of efforts to eradicate poverty it in its entirety.

Secretary-General welcomes launch of new UN mission in Haiti

Oct 18, 2017, at 04:33 am

New York, Oct 17(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterrs welcomed the establishment Monday of the UN Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH), following the closure of its predecessor peacekeeping mission.

Kicking off ‘Africa Week’ at UN, Guterres says women and youth can unleash continent’s potential

Oct 17, 2017, at 09:48 am

New York, Oct 17(Just Earth News): Africa must focus on young people, empower women and girls, and be innovative in leveraging resources and financing for development, Secretary-General António Guterres said Monday as the United Nations kicked off Africa Week.

'The death penalty has no place in the 21st century' – UN chief Guterres

Oct 11, 2017, at 01:21 pm

New York, Oct 11(Just Earth News): The death penalty does little to deter crimes or serve victims, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, calling on all countries which have not forbidden the extreme practice to urgently stop executions.

INTERVIEW: UN must lead ‘surge in diplomacy’ for peace, Guterres says ahead of 72nd General Assembly

Sep 09, 2017, at 04:50 am

New York, Sept 8(Just Earth News): As the excitement starts to build ahead of the United Nations General Assembly’s annual high-level session – which sees Heads of State and Government and top ministers from nearly all Member States gather in New York to weigh in on the vital issues of the day – Secretary-General António Guterres sat down with UN News to talk about the role of the 72-year-old Organization in a world that is facing more challenges than ever.

UN chief Guterres condemns latest ballistic missile launch by DPRK

Aug 30, 2017, at 04:29 am

New York, Aug 29(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the latest ballistic missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in violation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

UN chief Guterres meets Israel's Netanyahu in Jerusalem, pledges to fight anti-Semitism

Aug 29, 2017, at 04:33 am

New York, Aug 28(Just Earth News): Reiterating his commitment to fighting anti-Semitism, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he is committed to protecting Israel and its right to exist.

'UN stands in solidarity with Finland in its fight against terrorism,' says Guterres

Aug 20, 2017, at 01:20 pm

New York, Aug 20(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday condemned the terrorist attack in south-western Finland which killed at least two people.

UN chief Guterres condemns deadly terrorist attack in Barcelona

Aug 18, 2017, at 01:27 pm

New York, Aug 18(Just Earth News): Condemning on Thursday's terrorist attack on Barcelona, Secretary-General António Guterres said the United Nations stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Spain in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.

UN chief Guterres condemns terrorist attack in Burkina Faso

Aug 15, 2017, at 10:46 am

New York, Aug 15(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the terrorist attack carried out yesterday in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso.

Guterres appoints British journalist to lead UN global communications department

Aug 10, 2017, at 09:44 am

New York, Aug 10(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Alison Smale, a British journalist, to head the Organization's Department of Public Information as Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications.

Organizational reform moves ahead as Guterres receives proposals on a strengthened UN-Habitat

Aug 04, 2017, at 09:46 am

New York, Aug 4(Just Earth News): An independent panel reviewing the effectiveness of the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has proposed the programme be recast as the Organization's 'urban champion,' including through the establishment of a coordinating mechanism to complement the its work and convene all UN agencies and partners on urban sustainability.

International community needs to 'change narrative' about Africa – UN chief Guterres

Jul 20, 2017, at 06:24 am

New York, July 20(Just Earth News): Briefing the Security Council on their strengthened collaboration, top officials from the African Union (AU) and the United Nations on Wednesday highlighted their joint work on peace and security in the Gambia, Somalia and South Sudan, as well as other African countries, and urged adequate, timely and predictable funding.

Secretary-General outlines steps to strengthen UN’s development framework

Jul 06, 2017, at 02:21 pm

New York, July 6(Just Earth News): Stating that the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is the “boldest agenda for humanity” and requires equally bold changes in the United Nations development system, Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday outlined steps to better place the Organization to deliver tangible results in the lives of the people it serves.

Côte d’Ivoire: UN chief voices support for sustaining ‘hard-won peace’ after mission’s closure

Jun 30, 2017, at 05:14 am

New York, June 29(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the closure of the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI), which will take place on Friday, and reiterated the UN family’s commitment to helping the people and Government of the West African nation to sustain their hard-won peace.

Secretary-General extends condolences to victims in oil tanker truck explosion in Pakistan

Jun 26, 2017, at 01:40 pm

New York, June 26(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres “is saddened” to learn of the large number of deaths and injured following today's explosion of an oil tanker truck in eastern Pakistan, his spokesperson has said.

Pakistan: UN chief condemns separate deadly bomb attacks

Jun 24, 2017, at 01:36 pm

New York, June 24(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the twin bombing at a marketplace in Parachinar, in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan, and a suicide attack at a checkpoint in Quetta, Balochistan.

Put peace first,' UN chief says, kicking off 100-day countdown to International Day of Peace

Jun 15, 2017, at 05:12 am

New York, June 14(Just Earth News): True peace requires building bridges, combating discrimination and standing up for the human rights of the world's people United Nations Secretary-General said, kicking off the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Peace, with a strong appeal to citizens, governments and leaders everywhere to “put peace first.”

Guterres expresses support for UN agency's work assisting Palestine refugees in Middle East

Jun 13, 2017, at 11:40 am

New York, June 13 (Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday expressed concerns over recent public criticism of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and the integrity of its operations, and called on all Member States to continue to support the agency in discharging its important humanitarian mandate. According to a statement issued by his spokesperson, the UN chief also expressed his support and admiration for UNRWA's role in delivering essential services and protecting the rights of millions of Palestine refugees across the Middle East. “UNRWA operates in the front lines of difficult conflict situations and provides education for half a million refugee girls and boys, teaching them human rights and tolerance. Its education and relief activities contribute critically to stability in the region,” read the statement.

In Kyrgyzstan, UN chief Guterres highlights importance of governance for sustainable development

Jun 12, 2017, at 01:08 pm

New York, June 12 (Just Earth News): Underscoring the importance of accountable and inclusive governance and institutions for the successful implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday called for public services to be more responsive, efficient and collaborative.

Catastrophe of Aral Sea shows 'men can destroy the planet', warns UN chief Guterres

Jun 11, 2017, at 02:08 pm

New York, June 11(Just Earth News): Continuing his visit to Central Asia, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday visited the Aral Sea – once the world's fourth largest inland sea, that has now shrunk to about a quarter of its original size due to human mismanagement – where he urged the world to take lesson from the catastrophe and to ensure that such tragedies are not repeated.

UN chief Guterres highlights importance of sustainable energy in message to EXPO 2017

Jun 11, 2017, at 04:47 am

New York, June 10(Just Earth News): Underlining the importance of energy, in particular for realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for urgent action to ensure that everyone has access to clean, affordable and efficient energy so that they can rise to their full potential.

UN chief Guterres meets with Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders

Jun 06, 2017, at 07:36 pm

New York, June 6 (Just Earth News): Following a meeting with the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced that they had agreed on the need to reconvene the Conference on Cyprus in June, in line with the 12 January statement of the conference.

With Africa in spotlight at G7 summit, Secretary-General Guterres urges investment in youth

May 28, 2017, at 06:02 am

New York, May 28(Just Earth News): At the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Italy, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday called world leaders to invest in young people, with stronger investment in technology and relevant education and capacity building in Africa.

At China's Belt and Road Forum, UN chief Guterres stresses shared development goals

May 15, 2017, at 05:03 am

New York, May 14(Just Earth News): Speaking at a major international conference in Beijing, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday drew comparisons between China's 'One Belt, One Road' initiative and the Sustainable Development Goals, saying both are rooted in a shared vision for global development.

In London, Secretary-General Guterres spotlights UN reform initiatives to rescue multilateralism

May 11, 2017, at 01:08 pm

New York, May 11(Just Earth News): In a public lecture in London, Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday stressed the need for reforming the United Nations to tackle main challenges the world is facing, including the changing nature of conflict.

Those responsible for St. Petersburg metro attack must be held accountable – UN chief Guterres

Apr 04, 2017, at 10:58 am

New York, Apr 4(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned on Monday’s explosion on the metro in Russia’s second largest city of St. Petersburg and underlined need to bring those responsible to justice.