MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s press remarks at Balaroa site
Source: United Nations secretary general It is impossible not to feel heart-broken when we see such devastation [as] we have just witnessed. But it is the moment to express – and I want to do it on behalf of the UN and, I believe, the whole international community – full solidarity with the people of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the Malaysian Government’s decision to abolish the death penalty
Source: United Nations secretary general The Secretary-General welcomes the decision of the Malaysian Cabinet to seek abolition of the death penalty in the country. This decision was taken as we commemorated the World Day against the Death Penalty on 10 October. The Secretary-General commends this decision as a major step forward in a global movement […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General – on Nigeria floods
Source: United Nations secretary general The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by reports that 200 people have died, 1,300 have been injured and nearly two million are affected by recent flooding in areas along the Niger and Benue rivers in Nigeria. More than half a million people have been internally displaced and over 350,000 are in […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s remarks to ASEAN Leaders’ Gathering [as delivered]
Source: United Nations secretary general President Widodo, thank you very much for your invitation and warm hospitality. I want to begin by expressing once again my deepest condolences and solidarity with all those affected by the terrible earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi and my admiration for the effective, very effective response led by the Indonesian […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the bus crash in Kenya
Source: United Nations secretary general The Secretary- General was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic bus accident in Fort Ternan in western Kenya today, which reportedly took the lives of at least 50 people and left many others injured. The Secretary-General extends his heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to the bereaved families, the survivors and […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: Statement by the UN Secretary-General on the 16th World Day Against the Death Penalty
Source: United Nations secretary general Since the General Assembly’s first resolution, in 2007, calling for a moratorium on the use of the death penalty, we have seen significant progress. Today, some 170 States have either abolished the death penalty or introduced a moratorium on its use. This positive momentum is marred by setbacks and the […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s message for World Mental Health Day [scroll down for French version]
Source: United Nations secretary general Health encompasses both physical and mental well-being. Yet for too long, mental health has been mostly an afterthought, despite its overwhelming impacts on communities and young people, everywhere. This year’s World Mental Health Day focuses on young people. One in five young people will experience a mental health problem this year. Half of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s message on World Post Day [scroll down for French version]
Source: United Nations secretary general With more than 600,000 offices across the globe, the postal sector is one of the world’s largest logistical networks and a vital center of community life everywhere. This year’s observance of World Post Day highlights the sector’s value not just for delivering the mail, but for delivering good. Resilient postal systems offer […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: Statement by the Secretary-General on the IPCC Special Report Global Warming of 1.5 ºC
Source: United Nations secretary general Earlier today the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its long-awaited special report on global warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius. This report by the world’s leading climate scientists is an ear-splitting wake-up call to the world. It confirms that climate change is running faster than we are – and we […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General – on Haiti
Source: United Nations secretary general The Secretary-General is saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life and injuries caused by the earthquake in north-west Haiti on 6 October. The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government of Haiti. The United Nations stands ready to support the Government […]
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