Guterres Urges US, Israel to End War, Iran to Halt Attacks
My message is clear: To the USA & Israel: It is high time to stop the war that is inflicting immense human suffering & triggering devastating economic consequences. …
Guterres: UN Charter Prohibits Threat or Use of Force Against States
“The United Nations Charter clearly prohibits ‘the threat of the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with…
Guterres Condemns US, Israel and Iran Escalation in Middle East
Statement by the Secretary-General on Iran I condemn today’s military escalation in the Middle East. The use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran, and the subsequent…
Two-state solution is being ‘stripped away in broad daylight,’ Guterres says
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres highlighted on Monday the “blatant violations of human rights, human dignity and international law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.” – He charged that the current…
World Day of Social Justice – Promoting Equality and Dignity for All on February 20
On February 20, 2026, the international community observes World Day of Social Justice, an annual United Nations day dedicated to promoting social justice, equality, human rights, and the eradication of…
Red Hand Day – United Nations Stands Against Child Recruitment on February 12
On February 12, 2026 , the world observes Red Hand Day (also known as the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers), a United Nations-supported global campaign to raise…
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation – United Nations Calls for Global Action on February 6
On February 6, 2026, the international community observes the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (also known as International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM or Zero…
Five Years After Coup, UN Says Myanmar’s Humanitarian and Rights Situation Has Worsened
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the 5-year mark of the military takeover in Myanmar Five years since the military seized power and arbitrarily detained members…
Guterres Calls on South Sudan Parties to De-escalate and Pursue Dialogue
I am deeply concerned by the continued escalation of violence in South Sudan, most recently in Jonglei State, which has caused many deaths, injuries & displacement. Civilians must be protected.…
Afghanistan launches $100 million food security programme as crisis deepens
Afghanistan will roll out a $100 million food security project, the United Nations said on Thursday, as it contends with a worsening hunger crisis driven by mass deportations of Afghans…