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30 May 2025

SG/SM/22667

Under Distress, Oceans ‘Need Our Help’, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message, Urging Massive Investment in Science, Conservation, Sustainable Economy

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for World Oceans Day, observed on 8 June:

30 May 2025

SG/SM/22668

Justice for Africans ‘Long Overdue’, Secretary-General Tells Africa Dialogue Series, Urging Comprehensive Approach, Partnerships to Redress Colonialism

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Africa Dialogue Series High-level Policy Dialogue, in New York today:

29 May 2025

SG/SM/22664

Human Settlements Programme’s Strategic Plan Reaffirms ‘Housing Is a Human Right, Public Good’, Says Secretary-General, in Message for UN-Habitat Assembly

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Assembly, in Nairobi today:

29 May 2025

SG/SM/22666

Secretary-General Honours Sharon Mwinsote Syme of Ghana, Zainab Gbla of Sierra Leone at UN Military Gender Advocate, Woman Police Officer of the Year Awards Ceremony

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year Award and Dag Hammarskjold Medal ceremonies, in New York today:

29 May 2025

SG/SM/22665

Answer Hate with Humanity, Choose Discussion over Division, Secretary-General Urges in Message Marking International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, observed on 10 June:

28 May 2025

SG/SM/22662

‘We Need Ambitious, Credible, Just Agreement’ to End Plastic Pollution Now, Says Secretary-General, in Message for World Environment Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Environment Day, observed on 5 June:

28 May 2025

SG/SM/22663

Secretary-General, Marking Fiftieth Anniversary of Economic Community of West African States, Encourages Continued Cooperation with UN to Preserve Hard-Won Regional Gains

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

22 May 2025

SG/SM/22661

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Killing of Israeli Diplomatic Officials in Washington, D.C., Stressing ‘Nothing Can Justify Such a Horrific Act’

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

21 May 2025

SG/SM/22660

World Must Step Up to Ensure Non-Self-Governing Territories ‘Have Climate Finance, Adaptation Support’ Needed, Secretary-General Tells Decolonization Seminar

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the Pacific Regional Seminar of the Special Committee on Decolonization, in Dili, Timor-Leste, today:

20 May 2025

SG/SM/22657

As Maritime Security Threats Grow More Complex, ‘Enhanced Coordination, Stronger Maritime Governance Essential’, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council high-level open debate on maritime security, in New York today: