Racism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism or Islamophobia are... poisoning our societies. And it is absolutely essential for us all to stand up against them everywhere and every time.
ANTÓNIO GUTERRES
UN Photo/Mark Garten Secretary-General António Guterres speaks to journalists at a press encounter at United Nations headquarters in New York.
On 1 January 2017, Secretary-General António Guterres launched an appeal for peace with the hope that everyone strive to overcome differences, saying "Peace must be our goal and our guide."
"Let us commit to doing everything in our power to protect women, girls, men and boys in the line of fire," underscores Secretary-General António Guterres In his message marking World Humanitarian Day.
"I am committed to the empowerment and inclusion of every young person around the world," says Secretary-General António Guterres in his message celebrating International Youth Day.
Secretary-General António Guterres's video message marking World Refugee Day 2017.
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The Secretary-General appoints women to senior posts.
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News coverage on the Secretary-General.
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The Secretary-General's journey to becoming the world's top diplomat.
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A new process for selecting the Secretary-General.
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The Secretary-General's 10-year tenure as UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2005-2015).
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