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1 December 2020
SG/SM/20464

As Pandemic Severs Global Aviation, Secretary-General Urges Industry to Become Resilient, Sustainable, in International Day Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on the International Day Civil Aviation Day, today:

1 December 2020
GA/PAL/1434

Speakers in Palestinian Rights Committee Observe International Day of Solidarity, Call for Conference to Advance Peace Process during 2021

In the context of a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by COVID‑19, speakers called on Israel to end its illegal practices and enable an environment conducive to a negotiated peace with Palestinians, as the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People met today to observe the annual International Day of Solidarity.

1 December 2020
SG/SM/20462

Secretary-General’s Observance Message Stresses Need to Account for Hopes, Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Accessible, Sustainable Post-Pandemic World

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on 3 December:

1 December 2020
SC/14368

Security Council Sanctions Committee Concerning Iraq Removes One Individual and Eleven Entities from Its Sanctions List

On 1 December 2020, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003) approved the removal of the following individual and entities from its List of Individuals and Entities subject to the assets freeze set out by paragraphs 19 and 23 of Security Council resolution 1483 (2003) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations:

1 December 2020
SG/SM/20466

Honour Second World War Dead by Upholding United Nations Charter, Joining Global Ceasefire, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly at Commemorate Meeting

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly Solemn Meeting in Commemoration of all Victims of the Second World War, held today:

1 December 2020
SG/A/1993

Secretary-General Appoints François Batalingaya of Rwanda United Nations Resident Coordinator in Comoros

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed François Batalingaya of Rwanda as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Comoros, with the host Government’s approval.

1 December 2020
SG/SM/20465

New Global Deal That Shares Power, Resources Would Be Crucial in Building Just, Sustainable Future, Secretary-General Tells World Summit for Social Development

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the commemoration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the World Summit for Social Development, held today:

1 December 2020
SG/SM/20460

Only Two-State Solution Realizing Both Palestinian, Israeli Aspirations Can Yield Sustainable Peace, Secretary-General Reiterates, in International Day Remarks

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2020 Virtual Meeting, held today:

1 December 2020
SG/SM/20461

Women, Girls Remain Vast Majority of 40 Million Slavery Victims, Secretary-General Points Out in International Day Message

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, today:

1 December 2020
SG/SM/20459

Global Compact on Migration Crucial for Recovery from COVID-19, Secretary-General Says at Launch of Report, Stressing Human Diversity ‘an Asset, Not a Threat’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the launch of the report “From Promise to Action:  The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration”, today:

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