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Secretary-General outlines priorities for 2025
Following the presentation of his annual report, Secretary-General António Guterres lays out his priorities for 2025 during a briefing to the UN General Assembly on 15 January at 10 am (EST). Watch the event on UN Web TV.
Guterres hails Gaza ceasefire deal as ‘critical first step’
15 January 2025 — The UN Secretary-General has welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a deal to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza following 15 months of war.
...Guterres highlights ‘hope through action’ for 2025, amid continuing turmoil
15 January 2025 — The world continues to grapple with unprecedented challenges but there are reasons for cautious optimism in 2025 - on a long-awaited Gaza ceasefire, climate action, tackling...
UN rights chief in historic meeting in Syria’s with caretaker authority in Damascus
15 January 2025 — The UN human rights chief Volker Türk has described the unbearable suffering of former detainees under the deposed Assad regime and insisted that he stands with the people of the...