In Iraq, UN chief Guterres urges more support for those who have 'suffered enormously'

Apr 01, 2017, at 05:55 am

New York, Apr 1 (Just Earth News): Highlighting the lack of resources for United Nations programmes assisting those displaced by the fighting in Iraq's Mosul Secretary-General António Guterres urged the international community to do more to help the people who have “suffered enormously and go on suffering.

In Baghdad, UN chief Guterres pledges solidarity with Iraqi government and people

Mar 31, 2017, at 12:54 pm

New York, Mar 31 (Just Earth News): On what he called a “visit of solidarity” with Iraq, Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday welcomed the commitment of the country’s leaders to civilian protection and national dialogue, and pledged the ongoing support of the United Nations as the Government seeks to bolster aid delivery to needy populations and rebuild Iraq institutions.

On International Day, UN chief Guterres calls on all to stand in solidarity with detained staff

Mar 27, 2017, at 04:06 am

New York, Mar 26 (Just Earth News): On the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the challenges that UN staff face and urged everyone to ensure that they have the safety they need to help those most in need around the globe.

Peace in Syria an imperative ‘that cannot wait,’ UN chief Guterres says as war enters seventh year

Mar 16, 2017, at 01:49 pm

New York, Mar 16 (Just Earth News): As the brutal war in Syria enters its seventh year, peace “is a moral and political imperative both for the Syrian people and for the world,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, urging the conflict parties to fully back a fragile ceasefire and ensure aid access, as well as to support UN-facilitated talks set to pick up again late this month.

Syria: UN chief Guterres condemns terrorist attacks in Damascus

Mar 13, 2017, at 01:14 pm

New York, Mar 13 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the terrorist bombings in the Syrian capital of Damascus yesterday, his spokesman said Sunday.

In Nairobi, UN chief Guterres marks International Women’s Day, hails Kenya’s role in multilateralism

Mar 09, 2017, at 02:27 pm

New York, Mar 9 (Just Earth News): The richness, welfare and prosperity of countries depend on the full integration of women in the development process, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, commemorating International Women’s Day at a ceremony in Nairobi as part of his visit to Kenya.

‘The world must act now to stop this,’ UN chief Guterres says on visit to drought-hit Somalia

Mar 08, 2017, at 12:57 pm

New York, Mar 8 (Just Earth News): Hearing the heart-wrenching stories of desperate families displaced in Somalia, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday urged a massive scale up in international support to avert a famine in the drought-stricken Horn of Africa nation and curb the spread of cholera.

UN chief Guterres condemns reported firing of multiple ballistic missiles by DPR Korea

Mar 07, 2017, at 01:20 pm

New York, Mar 7 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the reported firing of ballistic missiles on Monday by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), three of which landed in Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone.

At Security Council, UN chief Guterres highlights global significance of a peaceful Europe

Feb 22, 2017, at 07:38 am

New York, Feb 22 (Just Earth News): Noting that recent crises in Europe show that the continent remains at risk from new outbreaks of conflict, United Nations Secretary-General called for reinforcing mutual trust and respect to strengthen stability and cooperation both within Europe and beyond.

At Munich Security Conference, UN chief Guterres highlights need for 'a surge in diplomacy for peace'

Feb 19, 2017, at 08:14 am

New York, Feb 19 (Just Earth News): Highlighting the complex and interlinked challenges confronting the global community that also compound the suffering of the most vulnerable, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for a boost in preventive diplomacy and mediation efforts, as well as for a strategy to address root causes of such conflicts in the world.

In Cairo, UN chief Guterres underscores political solutions to ease tensions in regional hotspots

Feb 16, 2017, at 03:29 pm

New York, Feb 13 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday reiterated his commitment to fighting terrorism but underlined also the importance of political solutions to the crises in Syria and the wider region, and put his weight behind the intra-Syrian negotiations expected to begin later this month in Geneva.

UN chief Guterres engages in 'constructive' discussions on Yemen, Libya with Saudi Foreign Minister

Feb 13, 2017, at 12:47 pm

New York, Feb 13 (Just Earth News): Visiting Saudi Arabia, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Sunday that he and the Arab country's foreign minister had “very important and very constructive discussions” on the possible future political solutions for Yemen and Libya.

In Turkey, UN chief Guterres discusses Syria, Iraq, Cyprus with President

Feb 12, 2017, at 12:32 pm

New York, Feb 12 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday met with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul to discuss the situations in Syria, Iraq and Cyprus.

In Turkey, UN chief Guterres spotlights collective responsibility for refugee protection

Feb 11, 2017, at 02:14 pm

New York, Feb 11 (Just Earth News): Underscoring the enormity of the plight of refugees, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday appealed for effective burden-sharing in supporting those who have been forced to flee their homes, as well as to those providing them refuge.

Colombia: UN chief Guterres welcomes start of peace talks with ELN

Feb 09, 2017, at 01:26 pm

New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed yesterday’s launch of formal peace talks between the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Ecuador’s capital, Quito, his spokesperson said on Wednesday in a statement.

Israeli legislation on settlements violates international law, says UN chief Guterres

Feb 08, 2017, at 02:36 pm

New York, Feb 8 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday deeply regretted the adoption by Israel’s legislative body, the Knesset, of the so called “Regularisation bill,” saying the measure contravenes international law and will have “far-reaching legal consequences” for the country.

Following first mission to Africa as UN chief, Guterres highlights strengthened cooperation

Feb 02, 2017, at 01:51 pm

New York, Feb 2 (Just Earth News): Speaking to the media on his return from Africa and his participation at the African Union Summit, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted enhanced synergies and avenues of cooperation with the regional bloc.

Managing national borders ‘cannot be based on any form of discrimination’ – UN chief Guterres

Feb 01, 2017, at 02:05 pm

New York, Feb 1 (Just Earth News): Refugees fleeing conflict and persecution are entitled to protection, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, expressing concern at decisions around the world that have undermined the integrity of the international refugee protection regime.

At African Union Summit, UN chief Guterres spotlights need to strengthen cooperation

Jan 31, 2017, at 01:46 pm

New York, Jan 31 (Just Earth News): In his first address to the African Union since taking office, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday underscored the importance of a strategic AU-UN partnership for building sustainable development and advancing peace and security on the continent.

Honouring Holocaust victims, UN chief Guterres pledges to battle anti-Semitism, all forms of hatred

Jan 28, 2017, at 05:23 am

New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News): The world has a duty to remember that the Holocaust was a systematic attempt to eliminate the Jewish people and so many others, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Friday, noting that building a future of dignity and equality for all will honour the victims of this “incomparable tragedy in human history […] who we will never allow to be forgotten.”

Syria: UN chief Guterres clarifies tasks of panel laying groundwork for possible war crimes probe

Jan 27, 2017, at 01:57 pm

New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News): Following the approval late last year of an independent panel to assist in the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for war crimes or crimes against humanity in Syria, the United Nations on Thursday announced that the mechanism will be headed by a senior judge or prosecutor with extensive criminal investigations and prosecutions experience.

UN chief Guterres pledges commitment to achieving world free of nuclear weapons

Jan 25, 2017, at 01:09 pm

New York, Jan 24 (Just Earth News): Disarmament can play an important role in ending existing conflicts and preventing the outbreak of new strife, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, pledging to actively pursue the abolition of all weapons of mass destruction and the strict regulation of conventional weapons.

Secretary-General Guterres: UN to focus more on conflict and crisis prevention

Jan 20, 2017, at 01:26 pm

Switzerland, Jan 20 (Just Earth News): In a session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, said his priority at the UN would be reform of the organization’s peace strategy and architecture to recalibrate focus towards prevention – and not just resolution – of conflict. Pointing out that peace-keeping consumes over 70% of the UN’s budget, he said: “On Thursday, most of our operations take place in countries where there is no peace to keep. Peace-keepers become, inevitably, parties to the conflict.” By preventing conflicts and helping countries that finally emerge from conflict, the UN will be able to limit its peace-keeping role.

At Davos forum, UN chief Guterres calls businesses ‘best allies’ to curb climate change, poverty

Jan 20, 2017, at 01:24 pm

New York, Jan 20 (Just Earth News): Addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday called for a new generation of partnerships with the business community to limit the impact of climate change and to reduce poverty.

Diversity ‘is richness, not a threat,’ UN chief Guterres tells forum on combatting anti-Muslim discrimination

Jan 18, 2017, at 04:44 am

New York, Jan 17 (Just Earth News): In a message to an event spotlighting the growing challenges of anti-Muslim discrimination as well as hatred in various contexts, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appealed on Monday for drawing strength from the principles of inclusion, tolerance and mutual understanding to recognize the value of diversity.

'Mário Soares' legacy goes far beyond Portugal,' says UN chief Guterres, as former leader dies at 92

Jan 08, 2017, at 10:35 am

New York, Jan 8 (Just Earth News): Deeply saddened by the passing of former Portuguese President and Prime Minister Mário Soares, who died earlier on Saturday in Lisbon at the age of 92, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres hailed the commitment to freedom and democracy that made Soares “one of those rare political leaders of true European and global stature.”

New UN chief Guterres pledges to make 2017 'a year for peace'

Jan 02, 2017, at 04:27 am

New York, Jan 1 (Just Earth News): On his first day at the helm of the United Nations, Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday pledged to make 2017 a year for peace.