Thursday, April 25, 2024

Antonio Guterres

April 23, 2024

UN chief urges more investment to bridge $4 trillion financing gap

“Now is the time to shape a global economic and financial system that delivers for people and planet.’’

United Nations
April 15, 2024

UN chief condemns Iran’s attack on Israel

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the “large-scale attack” launched in Israel by Iran.

IRANIAN SOLDIERS
April 14, 2024

Israel-Iran Conflict: Impunity for unlawful acts fuelling war, injustice, South Africa says

South Africa emphasises that all parties must exercise the utmost restraint and avoid any act that would escalate tensions in a particularly fragile region.

Benjamin Netanyahu, Ebrahim Raisi
April 2, 2024

UN chief seeks unity to realise full rights for persons living with autism

The UN chief urged governments to invest in stronger community support systems.

World Health Organization
March 15, 2024

UN advocates people-centred approach to combat drug abuse stigma

The UN secretary-general has advocated ending the stigma and discrimination around those who use drugs and the expansion of prevention and treatment programmes.

Photo of people taking drugs (Credit: BBC)
March 12, 2024

UN chief calls for global action to defend women’s rights

The UN chief stressed the disproportionate impact of wars on women.

United Nations
February 19, 2024

UN considers appointing envoy to engage with Taliban

The Taliban refused to attend the UN-chaired high-level meeting of various countries’ special representatives for Afghanistan.

Antonio Guterres
January 3, 2024

UN chief condemns deadly attack in Iran

The UN chief called for those responsible to be held accountable for the deadly blasts.

António Guterres
November 13, 2023

Israel-Hamas War: UN flags at half-mast for 101 staff killed in Gaza

The UN relief body said in a statement on Monday that “the UNRWA death toll, already the highest in UN history, has continued to increase.”

UN flag at half-mast (Credit: UN)
November 6, 2023

UN chief mourns 89 staff killed in Gaza

“The nightmare in Gaza is more than a humanitarian crisis.”

Antonio Guterres and Gaza war