António GuterresVerified account

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Secretary-General of the . We will never, ever give up making this world better for everyone, everywhere.

Joined December 2016

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  1. The transatlantic slave trade ended more than 200 years ago. Sadly, we continue to live in its shadows of racial injustice. We urgently need to , dismantle racist structures and reform racist institutions.

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  2. Only with women’s equal participation across all spheres will we benefit from the intelligence & experience of all of humanity. Building an equal future is a job for everyone – and for the benefit of everyone.

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  3. Around the world, we are witnessing a rise in hate speech, intolerance & violence against people, groups & sites because of their religious beliefs or significance. Let's turn the tide on this appalling trend & build more inclusive & peaceful societies.

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  4. I remain deeply concerned about attacks against journalists around the world, including in conflict zones. When journalists and media workers are targeted, societies as a whole pay the price. Press freedom is essential for peace, justice and human rights.

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  5. On Day, let us listen to those who so often feel unheard. Let us act every day to uphold their rights. And let us ensure that we do everything we can to prevent more victims of terrorism.

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  6. The climate crisis is a child rights crisis. Around 1 billion children live in countries that are at extremely high-risk to the effects of the climate emergency, according to . The time for is now. Inaction is not an option.

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  7. I want to extend a special message to the people of Afghanistan during this trying time: The is with you and committed to staying and delivering, helping to advance peace, opportunity and human rights for all.

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  8. 18 years ago, we lost 22 humanitarian heroes in a bomb attack in Baghdad. They were killed carrying out the noblest of all human missions: the mission of peace. On & every day, humanitarians deserve our deepest gratitude, admiration & appreciation.

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  9. My appeal to give peace in Ethiopia a chance: 1. Hostilities must cease immediately. 2. Unrestricted humanitarian access must be guaranteed & public services re-established. 3. Conditions must be created to allow for an Ethiopian-led political dialogue to find a solution.

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  10. I am gravely concerned about the situation in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian people have suffered too much. It's time to recognize there is no military solution. It's time to put an end to the suffering.

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  11. Humanitarians put their lives on the line every day. They have no political agenda. They are motivated only by the safety, human rights & well-being of people trapped by emergencies. Let’s keep alive the hope in humanity they hold in their hearts as they carry out their mission.

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  12. Humanitarians help when disaster strikes. They stay & deliver life-saving aid in difficult situations, as we are witnessing now in Haiti, Afghanistan & elsewhere. On , let's re-commit to doing everything possible to protect humanitarians & their vital work.

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  13. On , we pay tribute to aid workers around the world. This year, we focus on the climate crisis, a race we can and must win. Join and send a message to global leaders that must leave no one behind.

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  14. I strongly condemn the attacks on civilians in Niger's Tillabéri region & am deeply concerned about the impact on the humanitarian situation. The is committed to continuing to support Niger in efforts to counter & prevent violent extremism & achieve sustainable development.

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  15. More than one million men & women have been with since 1948. More than 4,000 peacekeepers have lost their lives in the line of duty. We are forever grateful for their service, and ultimate sacrifice, which will never be forgotten.

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  16. It's essential that we accelerate our move towards innovative, data-driven & technology-enabled . I look forward to working with member countries to do everything possible to protect our own so they can continue protecting others.

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  17. Wednesday marks three years since the passing of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Kofi was both one-of-a-kind and one of us, a man who embodied UN values and made us all proud to call ourselves his colleagues and friends. We remember him today, and every day.

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  18. My message to the people of Haiti: You are not alone. We stand by your side in these trying times.   The continues to assist those affected by Saturday's deadly earthquake with humanitarian aid, including medical supplies & health care, clean water, emergency shelter & more.

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  19. Globally, nearly 12 million girls under the age of 18 are married off each year. Child marriage is a human rights violation that locks girls & women in a cycle of poverty & violence and limits their future prospects. We must now.

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  20. I am deeply concerned by accounts of human rights violations against the women and girls of Afghanistan who fear a return to the darkest days. They are looking to the international community for support. We must not let them down.

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