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Press Release

22 September 2021
SC/14643

Security Council Press Statement on Sudan

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Geraldine Byrne Nason (Ireland):

21 September 2021
SG/SM/20920

Condemning Attempted Coup d’État in Sudan, Secretary-General Calls for Continuing Commitment to Transition, Realization of People’s Aspirations

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

21 September 2021
SG/SM/20918

Solidarity ‘Missing in Action’, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly, Decrying ‘Malady of Mistrust’ while Stressing:  ‘We Must Get Serious’

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ address to the General Assembly today:

21 September 2021
DSG/SM/1632

Small, Medium-Sized Enterprises Key to Entire Global Compact Strategy, Developing Nations Economies, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Impact Forum

Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message to the Global Impact Forum, organized by the United Nations Global Compact, held today:

21 September 2021
SC/14642

Security Council 1518 Sanctions Committee Removes One Entry from Its Sanctions List

On 21 September 2021, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003) removed the following entry from its Sanctions List of individuals and entities:

21 September 2021
SG/SM/20921

Humanity Remains Unacceptably Close to Annihilation, Secretary-General Warns in Message Marking Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Peace for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, observed on 26 September:

21 September 2021
SG/SM/20919

Peace No Naïve Dream, Secretary-General Stresses in International Day Message, Calling It ‘A Light in the Darkness’, Leading to Better Future for Humanity

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Peace, observed today:

21 September 2021
SG/T/3300

Activities of Secretary-General in Switzerland, 12-14 September

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday, 12 September, for a short trip during which he would chair the high‑level event on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan that he had recently convened.

21 September 2021
SG/SM/20922

Welcoming United States, China Climate Action Announcements, Secretary-General Says More Worldwide Efforts Needed to Avoid Catastrophic 2.7°C Global Heating

The following statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today:

20 September 2021
DSG/SM/1631

Calling for Urgent Action to Address Pandemic’s Disproportional Impact on Women, Girls, Deputy Secretary-General Praises ‘Join the Chorus’ Initiative

Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message for the launch of “Join the Chorus” initiative, held today:

20 September 2021
SG/SM/20916

Secretary-General Says States Must Consign Cluster Munitions to History, Join Convention without Delay, in Video Message for Second Review Conference

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General’s video message to the second Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, in Geneva today:

20 September 2021
SG/SM/20917

Secretary-General Hails Turkey’s Hosting of Refugees, Support for United Nations Mediation Efforts at Inauguration of Turkish House

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the inauguration of the Turkish House, held today:

20 September 2021
SG/SM/20915

We Cannot Achieve Sustainable Development Goals without Gender Equality, Secretary-General Stresses in Remarks to ‘SDG Moment’ Event

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the SDG Moment event, held today:

19 September 2021
SG/SM/20914

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Executions in Yemen, Questioning Houthi Movement’s Adherence to Due Process Standards under International Law

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

18 September 2021
SC/14641

Security Council Press Statement on Situation in Somalia

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Geraldine Byrne Nason (Ireland):

18 September 2021
SG/SM/20912

Dedicated Personnel Can Make Real Difference for Victims, Survivors, Says Secretary-General, in Statement on Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ statement on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse – Putting Victims’ Rights and Dignity at the Forefront – today:

18 September 2021
SG/SM/20913

Though Temporary Guests on Planet, Human Activities Causing Permanent Damage, Secretary-General Notes, in Remarks at Presentation of Artwork

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the presentation of the artwork “World in Progress II”, in New York today:

17 September 2021
SG/SM/20906

Solidarity Needed Now More Than Ever, Secretary-General Tells Shanghai Cooperation Organization Heads of State, Citing Climate Crisis, COVID-19

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General’s video message to the twentieth Summit of the Council of the Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, held today:

17 September 2021
SG/SM/20910

Amid Expanding Global Crises, ‘We Need You More than Ever’, Secretary-General Tells Youth Activists in International Day of Peace Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the virtual observance of the International Day of Peace, observed on 21 September:

17 September 2021
SG/SM/20909

Women’s Equal Pay Crucial to COVID-19 Recovery, Says Secretary-General, Citing ‘Generational Opportunity’ for Reinvestment on International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Equal Pay Day, observed on 18 September:

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