António Guterres
@antonioguterres
Secretary-General of the @UN.
We will never, ever give up making this world better for everyone, everywhere.
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I thank the Government & people of Japan for their warm welcome.
Across the years & across the issues, the UN has benefitted enormously from Japan’s generosity & commitment to multilateralism.
I am proud to celebrate the 70-year partnership between Japan & the @UN.
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Housing is a human right, and fundamental for human dignity.
Yet nearly three billion people live in inadequate housing, often in informal settlements and slums.
We must put housing at the centre of sustainable development — leaving no one behind.
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Digital technologies are lifelines connecting people to safety, services & one another – especially when disaster strikes.
On World Telecommunication & Information Society Day, let's invest in digital infrastructure, so communities can prepare for, respond to & recover from crises.
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On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia, we affirm a simple truth:
Being who you are should never be a crime.
The @UN is proud to stand with all members of the human family, without discrimination of any kind.
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Alarmed that a clearly-marked @UN vehicle was struck twice in Kherson city in Ukraine this week.
Civilians & civilian objects must be respected & protected at all times.
International law must be respected.
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Grateful for the strong lasting partnership between the @UN & @_AfricanUnion as we reaffirm our shared commitment to advancing peace & security, human rights & sustainable development through the signing of a joint declaration.
Together, we will continue our work to address complex global & regional challenges.
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I have always believed that Africa should be seen for what it is: a continent of immense richness & promise.
Today, the partnership between the @_AfricanUnion & the @UN is stronger than ever
Together we continue to strive for peace & security, sustainable development & human rights.
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Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent representation in the Security Council is a historical injustice & indefensible.
This is not about privilege or symbolism.
This is about ensuring that the Council is fit for purpose & able to act with legitimacy and effectiveness.
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For too long, Africa’s resources have been extracted, the value captured elsewhere, the environmental damage left behind.
No more exploitation. No more plundering.
The people of Africa must benefit - first & most - from the resources of Africa.
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Africa holds 60% of the world's best solar potential & receives only 2% of global clean energy investment.
With the right finance, the continent could generate 10 times more electricity than it needs by 2040 – entirely from renewables.
Africa must be at the centre of climate justice.
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The war in Sudan is tearing apart the country.
Civilians are paying an unconscionable price, with women & children suffering most.
I repeat my call for an immediate cessation of hostilities, a sustainable ceasefire, and a Sudanese-led, civilian, democratic transition.
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Africa’s enormous potential is being constrained by an unfair international system.
That must change.
We must keep pressing for a system that gives Africa the voice, resources & representation it has long been denied.
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I want to express my support for the government of Spain & others as they manage the #hantavirus# in close coordination with our @WHO colleagues.
While the current public health risk from the virus remains low, it’s important that international health efforts ensure the safety of all, including passengers & crew of the MV Hondius.
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I welcome the announcement of a ceasefire & the planned large-scale exchange of prisoners between Ukraine & Russia.
I commend the efforts of the USA in facilitating this agreement & fully support its implementation.
I reiterate my call for an immediate, full, unconditional & lasting ceasefire, as a first step toward a just, sustainable & comprehensive peace, in line with the @UN Charter & international law.
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Wishing a very happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough.
Thank you for opening our eyes to the marvels of this Earth, and for inspiring us to defend it, for all living things.
Your work & dedication to protect our planet serves as an inspiration to us all.
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GDP is the most widely used metric of economic progress & well-being. But it cannot be the only one.
GDP is indifferent to whether income goes to billionaires or to the poor – or if that income goes to addressing hunger, health or deprivation.
Let’s count what matters: Health. Biodiversity. Job-creation. Human rights. Equality.
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Migration is not the crisis.
The crisis is the world’s collective failure to manage migration together.
We need cooperation across borders, governments & societies to show how multilateral cooperation delivers in the lives of migrants & the societies they strengthen.
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The @UN family & I mourn the passing of Ted Turner – founder of the @unfoundation & a visionary whose conviction, generosity & audacious spirit left a lasting imprint on the UN & our world.
My deepest condolences to his family & loved ones.
His legacy endures – as we keep striving for a better world for all.
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Such a pleasure meeing, @Yoshua_Bengio, a member of my Scientific Advisory Board.
In a world where AI is racing ahead, the @ScienceBoard_UN's expertise is crucial to ensure AI benefits – and belongs to – everyone, guided by guardrails, accountability & shared global standards.
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All freedom depends on press freedom.
Without it, there can be no human rights, no sustainable development & no peace.
On this World Press Freedom Day, let's protect the rights of journalists & build a world where the truth & the truth-tellers are safe.
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