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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On this #VictimsofTerrorism# Day, we pay tribute to victims & survivors. We honour their courage, amplify their voices & reaffirm our commitment to their dignity & rights.
Instead of letting terror divide us, we must stay united to build a future free from violence & fear.
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On Wednesday, we remember & honour our @UN colleagues who were killed in the bombing of our headquarters in Baghdad 23 years ago.
Their legacy lives on in every humanitarian worker & in every act of solidarity with people whose suffering is so often unseen & whose voices are so often unheard.
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Serving others has become more dangerous than ever.
More than 1,000 humanitarians have been killed in the last 3 years.
Humanitarian workers stand up for people in need.
We must stand up for them.
We must #ActForHumanity#.
Now.
#WorldHumanitarianDay#
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Kofi Annan was my mentor and my friend.
Tuesday marks eight years since his passing.
He was a guiding force for good and his legacy as a global champion for peace remains an inspiration in my life and in my work.
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Digital spaces where children & young people learn & grow are too often designed to exploit them - built to hold their attention & harvest their data.
And all of it is now supercharged by AI.
I urge governments, the tech sector & advertisers to put children's rights before profit & to protect them without shutting them out.
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Human rights are not West or East, North or South.
They are not a luxury – they are not negotiable.
They are the foundation of a more peaceful and secure world.
The @UN stands with all those, everywhere, who refuse to surrender our future to fear, division or silence.
Together we must confront hate wherever it appears, reject distortion & strengthen solidarity & compassion to build a better future for all.
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On #YouthDay# we celebrate the creativity & leadership of young people everywhere.
By working with them as equal partners, we can use their energy & expertise to tackle some of the defining crises of our time.
Together, let's build a future where every generation can thrive.
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I am saddened by reports that more than 160 people have lost their lives, with many others injured, following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia yesterday.
My solidarity is with the people & Government of Colombia & I send my condolences to the families of the victims.
I wish a speedy recovery to all those affected, as reports emerge of collapsed homes & other significant damage, and as the authorities work to assess the full impact.
The @UN is in close contact with the Colombian authorities & is supporting the Government-led response as requested.
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I strongly believe that the world needs to remember the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, its victims & survivors.
81 years ago, Nagasaki became a symbol of humanity’s capacity for destruction.
It stands today as both a warning & a guide.
It calls on us to build a world where peace is sustained not by fear, but by shared purpose.
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Indigenous Peoples are guardians of cultural heritage, stewards of vital ecosystems & crucial contributors to our shared future.
Yet across the globe, they face disproportionate threats.
Their individual & collective rights must be respected.
On #IndigenousDay#, and every day.
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We mark the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima at a time when nuclear sabers are rattled once again in the name of power & coercion.
But peace is not secured through fear & might.
It's built through trust, diplomacy, international cooperation & an unwavering commitment to international law.
Let’s choose dialogue over division & cooperation over confrontation to move closer to a world where the tragedy of Hiroshima is never repeated.
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We've already endured a summer of extreme heat, but @WMO forecasts hotter & drier conditions from South America to South Asia, Europe, Africa & beyond, driving even more severe effects worldwide.
We need to #ActNow# to protect people & tackle the root cause of the crisis.
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Extreme heat is claiming lives on a growing scale, widening inequalities, deepening hunger, weakening economies & pushing development further out of reach.
Unless we #ActNow# – to protect people & tackle the root cause of the crisis – it will become deadlier still.
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As extreme heat is becoming more dangerous, we need more action to address it:
1. Protect people before heat becomes deadlier.
2. Make work safer. No one should have to risk their life to earn a living.
3. Build & retrofit for the heat.
4. Stop fuelling the crisis.
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I've just returned from Syria, Jordan & Cyprus.
Throughout my visits & in my ongoing outreach with leaders one message is impossible to ignore:
The region - and the world - cannot afford more war.
The fighting must stop on all fronts.
Diplomacy must prevail.
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As of Thursday, humankind has used up more natural resources than can be renewed this year.
#EarthOvershootDay# is a reminder that humanity is placing unsustainable demands on the planet.
We can still change course – but only if we #ActNow#.
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Human trafficking in all its forms is a gross violation of human rights.
By working together we can end the exploitation, once and for all.
#EndHumanTrafficking#
During my visit to Cyprus, I heard from many Cypriots. Their message was clear: they want a future defined by cooperation, opportunity & peace.
The @UN remains fully committed to supporting a process towards a settlement of the Cyprus issue based on dialogue, respect & good faith.
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I've just concluded a deeply meaningful visit of solidarity with Syria & its wonderful people.
I've seen the scars left by years of conflict.
I’ve heard about pain, loss, displacement & fear.
But I’ve also seen resilience, courage & determination.
I’ve felt a profound sense of hope for a future where rights are respected, equality is realized & opportunities are shared.
The @UN stands with Syria at this pivotal moment.
And I appeal to the international community to support the Syrian people as well.
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