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We welcome #Pakistan and #India opening #KartarpurCorridor today connecting two key Sikh pilgrimage sites, paving way for interfaith harmony and understanding by facilitating visa-free cross border visits by pilgrims to holy shrines.
Noon briefing today: in Washington D.C., updates on #Ebola outbreak in the #DRCongo - , in #WestAfrica, Live: unwebtv.live/briefing170518
Secretary-General calls for an end to reported police brutality in Nigeria, condemning violent clashes that claimed multiple lives and caused many injuries. bit.ly/2Hki9s3
What's so special about the moment captured in these photos? For the first time in history, all the heads of Regional Commissions are women. 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋♀️🙋🏿♀️🙋🏾♀️
Secretary-General has been following the situation in Jammu and Kashmir with concern and makes an appeal for maximum restraint. The position of the UN on this region is governed by the Charter of the UN and applicable SC resolutions. 👉🏻 bit.ly/2MJH1tH
"Kofi Annan was a guiding force for good. It is with profound sadness that I learned of his passing. In many ways, Kofi Annan was the United Nations." on passing of former SG Full statement here bit.ly/2L8R86Y
Special Envoy of Secretary-General on #Myanmar
strongly condemns continuing bloodshed in the country as military defies international calls for restraint, dialogue and full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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Secretary-General is closely following developments in Zimbabwe's elections. He is concerned about the arrest of observers, reports of voter intimidation, threats of violence, harassment and coercion. Full statement: un.org/sg/en/content/
“We are in a race against time” Ban Ki-moon urges all countries to quickly join the #ParisAgreement #ClimateChange
If there is a hell on earth, it is the lives of children in Gaza.
The fighting has left thousands of Palestinians homeless, & forced over 50,000 people to seek shelter in schools, mosques, & other places with little access to water, food, hygiene -
The situation in Ethiopia is spiraling out of control.
Hostilities in the Tigray region of Ethiopia must end now – including the immediate withdrawal and disengagement of Eritrean armed forces from Ethiopia -
Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the killing of dozens of civilians, including children and young people, by security forces in Myanmar today: un.org/sg/en/content/
Ban Ki-moon: History was made today. The #ParisAgreement is a monumental triumph for people and our planet. #climatechange #COP21
We must match the heroic response of the people of Pakistan with our own efforts and massive investments to strengthen their communities for the future. - speaking at the International Conference on a climate resilient Pakistan
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Secretary-General was shocked by the information that the Government of Ethiopia has declared seven UN officials, including senior UN humanitarian officials, as persona non grata.
His full statement: un.org/sg/en/node/259
The secretary-general met today with , President of Serbia, with , President of Brazil, with , King of Jordan and with , President of Turkey. bit.ly/2moMavT #UNGA
The Secretary-General believes that refugees and migrants should always be treated with respect and dignity, and in accordance international law. Children must not be traumatized by being separated from their parents: un.org/sg/en/content/
Secretary-General unequivocally condemns reported strikes today in the Ukrainian port of Odesa.
Full implementation of the commitments made yesterday by the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Turkey is imperative: un.org/sg/en/content/
"I urge Israel to cease demolitions & evictions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, in line with its obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law" -
Secretary-General considers the decision of the Russian Federation to be a violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine and inconsistent with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. bit.ly/3JFWl4E
#COP27 needs to recognize the loss and damage experienced by Pakistan and it needs to define a clear roadmap to deal with it, said today in a joint press encounter with . 👇
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Secretary-General met with and discussed the internal situation in Ethiopia, particularly in Tigray.
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Today, three strong women - , Henrietta Fore and Jane Connors - were sworn in by Secretary-General as head of , head of and Victims' Rights Advocate, respectively.
Secretary-General this morning welcomed two new members to his Senior Management Team: Michelle Bachelet as High Commissioner for & Shireen L Dodson as UN Ombudsman. The Senior Management Group now comprises 24 women & 20 men. Welcome aboard!
Jerusalem is a final status issue that must be resolved through direct negotiations between the two parties on the basis of Security Council & General Assembly resolutions -
El Secretario General acoge con beneplácito el anuncio del Presidente de Colombia sobre el cese al fuego de seis meses con los grupos armados; un acontecimiento que renueva las esperanzas de paz duradera del pueblo colombiano en el nuevo año.
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With the tragic situation facing millions of men, women and children impacted by historic floods in Pakistan, Secretary-General will travel to the country next week for a solidarity visit.
. tells journalists: today is the saddest moment in my tenure as Secretary-General of the United Nations.
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To Kofi Annan, indifference was the world’s worst poison.
Even after finishing his term as Secretary-General, he never stopped battling on the front-lines of diplomacy, at memorial service for Kofi Annan. #RIPKofiAnnan
El Secretario General rechaza enérgicamente la decisión del Gobierno de Guatemala de rescindir el Acuerdo que establece la Comisión Internacional contra la Impunidad en el país. Declaración completa: un.org/sg/en/content/
I want the Ukrainian people to know that the world sees you, hears you, and is in awe of your resilience and resolve - said, adding that the UN will scale up its operations on the ground. un.org/sg/en/content/
Secretary-General tells world leaders: Trust is at a breaking point. Within countries, people are losing faith in political establishments, polarization is on the rise and populism is on the march. #UNGA
A son always needs to make time for his mother. Photo: Giles Clarke/Getty Images Reportage.
On Ethiopia: Our immediate priority is the well-being of the people of Tigray and ensuring those in need urgently receive assistance.
We are mobilizing the full capacities of the United Nations -
Secretary-General and Alexander Vučić, President of Serbia, today exchanged views about developments in the Western Balkans & discussed cooperation between the and Serbia.
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Secretary-General strongly rejects the Guatemalan Government's decision to terminate the Agreement establishing the International Commission Against Impunity in the country. Full statement: un.org/sg/en/content/
There must be no place in our societies for the violent racism, anti-Semitism, xenophobia & discrimination that blighted Charlottesville, VA
Freedom of the press is an essential part of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights but not just for journalists, it is essential for the human rights of everybody because everyone has the right to the truth - at #UNCA70 dinner.
. strongly appeals for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Ethiopia and for the resumption of peace talks between the government and the TPLF.
The fossil fuel industry is killing us, and leaders are out of step with their people, who are crying out for urgent climate action - following the informal climate roundtable at the #UNGA . Full transcript: un.org/sg/en/content/
. warmly welcomes ' steps to re-enter the Paris Agreement.
"I am committed to working closely with President Biden and other leaders to overcome the climate emergency and recover better from #COVID19."
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Ban Ki-moon phones Antonio Guterres to congratulate him on being nominated by Security Council as #NextSG. "He is a superb choice,"Ban said.
The has no political agenda in Ethiopia. Our agenda is just one: to support the Ethiopian people - Tigrayans, Amharas, Afars, Somalis, that have suffered so much, tells reporters following meeting at Security Council.
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Secretary-General tells journalists of his recent trip to Pakistan: no picture can convey the scope of this catastrophe. #UNGA
. is saddened by today’s events in Washington. In such circumstances, it is important that political leaders impress on their followers the need to refrain from violence, as well as to respect democratic processes and the rule of law. un.org/sg/en/content/
Secretary-General expresses his deepest condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the people and Government of Lebanon, following the horrific explosions in Beirut today: un.org/sg/en/content/
This is not true. It is simply not the case that staff have been instructed not to use words like “war” and “invasion” to describe the situation. In fact, on Monday, the head of political affairs tweeted this:
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Nearly two weeks on, it is painfully clear that those suffering the most after Russia's invasion of #Ukraine are civilians - killed, wounded, displaced. This war is senseless. We are ready to support all good-faith efforts at negotiation to end the bloodshed.
Now is the time for solidarity to stop the virus & not the time to reduce the resources for the operations of the World Health Organization or any other humanitarian organization in the fight against the virus - . Statement: bit.ly/2Ry8lN5
From today's briefing: sounds alarm on rapidly deteriorating situation in Ethiopia's Tigray region.
Secretary-General expresses his deep concern over continuing violence in occupied East Jerusalem. He urges Israel to cease demolitions & evictions, in line with its obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law. un.org/sg/en/content/
"We the peoples of the United Nations" includes everyone regardless of who they love. Happy #Pride to all wherever you are!
Secretary-General welcomes the announcement by the President of Colombia of the 6-month ceasefire with armed groups, a development that brings renewed hope for comprehensive peace to the Colombian people as the New Year dawns.
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Secretary-General has consistently advocated for de-escalation in the Gulf. He is deeply concerned with the recent escalation.
This is a moment in which leaders must exercise maximum restraint. The world cannot afford another war in the Gulf.
. strongly condemns the detention of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint and other political leaders in Myanmar. These developments are a serious blow to democratic reforms in Myanmar. 👇👇👇
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I am encouraged by youth engagement to fight climate change, tells students at RWTH Aachen university. My generation has failed to deal with this issue. #RWTH #ClimateAction
We are very concerned by recent cases of violence against journalists. Secretary-General reiterates his call to all governments to strengthen press freedom and ensure there is accountability for crimes committed against journalists.
My message to world leaders will be simple:
Put people first. Their needs. Their aspirations. Their rights.
People want solutions, commitments and action. - speaking to journalists on eve of #UNGA. Full transcript: bit.ly/2m0Nh52
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the moral giants of the 20th century. joins the US and the world in celebrating his legacy, as Dr. King continues to inspire all those who struggle for human rights in the face of oppression.
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Secretary-General urges all political leaders and their supporters in Tanzania to participate in the general elections peacefully and refrain from violence. Full statement: un.org/sg/en/content/
He was an accomplished statesman, a committed diplomat and a personal inspiration who left a profound impact on the United Nations and our world - on the death of former Secretary-General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar.
Read full statement: bit.ly/32S5HpZ
"The legacy of the humanitarian workers, peacekeepers, military and civilian staff who have given their lives is lasting and ever-present in our hearts," says , paying tribute to fallen staff
And that's a wrap! #COP21 adopts #ParisAgreement. Full text of Ban Ki-moon's remarks here: bit.ly/1mhds1P
At the #G20, Secretary-General today stressed that "we will only be able to move towards gender equality with a strong push for empowerment of women in all sectors: in the political systems, in the business, economic and social sectors." un.org/sg/en/content/
Secretary-General is gravely concerned about the escalation of the fighting in Tigray, which is having a devastating impact on civilians in what is already a dire humanitarian situation.
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Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the situation in #Myanmar.
He calls on Myanmar’s military and police to ensure the right of peaceful assembly is fully respected and demonstrators are not subjected to reprisals.
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Secretary-General welcomes Tigray's announcement of its readiness to abide by an immediate cessation of hostilities, calling on parties to end violence and opt for dialogue.
Full statement here: bit.ly/3Qzia9g
. is deeply saddened by the loss of life, injuries and damage caused by the tsunami that struck the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra yesterday. The is ready to support ongoing Government-led rescue & relief efforts. Read more: bit.ly/2EOJ2l4
I am here to express my solidarity with the Rohingya refugees and the people of Bangladesh who have been so generous, especially the local communities in Cox’s Bazar - tells reporter at Dhaka airport at the start of his joint visit with local
From today's noon briefing: We have seen the reports of the Amazon forest fires & we are very concerned, both for the immediate damage they're causing & because sustaining forests is crucial in the fight against climate change.
Secretary-General met today with and discussed regional issues, including Western Sahara, Libya and Mali. un.org/sg/en/content/
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. swearing in new Deputy Secretary-General "I am very, very proud that you accepted to join our team."
Secretary-General warmly congratulates the Sudanese people on today’s important signing ceremony of the documents on transitional civilian authority in the Republic of Sudan. un.org/sg/en/content/
A look behind-the-scenes with & as they prepare to talk climate action at the @R20_AWS. "There's going to be a lot of action tomorrow."
Especially in a moment like this, it is important to remember that the UN is not just the chamber behind me.
It is tens of thousands of women and men around the world - . His full remarks on #Ukraine: un.org/sg/en/node/262
I take on the responsibility of serving a second term as Secretary-General with profound gratitude and a deep commitment to work together to advance the Charter at a time of great peril and promise -
As he heads to Ban Ki-moon shows his support for #TeamRefugees. He will meet with the team tomorrow.
From today's noon briefing: has the utmost respect for - an exemplary international public servant. He's guided the through Ebola, #COVID19 & he has always focused on the need to strengthen global public health.
. regrets US decision to end funding to , which provides essential services to Palestine refugees & contributes to regional stability
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The UN has serious concerns about Guatemala's decision to bar Commissioner Velasquez from entering the country. asked Mr. Velasquez to continue his work from outside Guatemala until there is more clarity on the situation. bit.ly/2wNdQNm
Secretary-General strongly condemns the horrific terrorist attack on a wedding ceremony in Kabul, which claimed the lives of 63 people and injured over 180. un.org/sg/en/content/
I want to extend my deep solidarity and condolences to their families, as well as to the government and people of Ethiopia. I wish a speedy recovery to all those injured. - at #AUSummit
Arriving in Canada was like receiving the warmest hug from your mother, Syrian refugees in Calgary tell Ban Ki-moon
Wealthier countries are morally responsible for helping developing countries like #Pakistan to recover from disasters like these, and to build resilience to climate impacts.
- at press conference with in Karachi, Pakistan
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Secretary-General . met with and stressed the UN’s commitment to continue partnering with the Government of Rwanda to achieve the .
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