Latest Statements

17 October 2024

New York - Secretary-General's message on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: “Ending social and institutional maltreatment: acting together for just, peaceful and inclusive societies” [scroll down for French version]

New York - Secretary-General's solidarity message to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) [scroll down for French and Spanish versions]

16 October 2024

New York - Secretary-General's message on World Food Day [scroll down for French version]

New York - Secretary-General's remarks to the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly on the Proposed Programme Budget for 2025

13 October 2024

New York - Secretary-General's message on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction: “The role of education in protecting and empowering youth for a disaster-free future” [scroll down for French version]

New York - Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

11 October 2024

New York - Secretary-General's message on the International Day of the Girl Child: “Girls’ Vision for the Future” [scroll down for French version]

Vientiane, Lao, People's Dem. Rep. - Secretary-General's Opening Remarks at the 14th ASEAN-UN Summit [as delivered]

Vientiane, Lao, People's Dem. Rep. - Statement by the Secretary-General - on the Nobel Peace Prize

10 October 2024

New York - Secretary-General's message on World Mental Health Day: “It’s Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace” [scroll down for French version]

Albany, New York - Secretary-General's video message to the Siena College Laudato Si' Center for Ecology Global Climate Crisis Symposium

09 October 2024

New York - Secretary-General's message on World Post Day [scroll down for French version]

07 October 2024

New York - Secretary-General's message on World Habitat Day: "Engaging youth to create a better urban future" [scroll down for French version]

New York - Secretary-General's message to mark one year since the attacks of 7 October 2023 [scroll down for Arabic, Chinese, French, Hebrew, Russian and Spanish]

04 October 2024

Villers-Cotterêts, France - Le Secrétaire Général - Message vidéo à l’occasion du 19ème Sommet de la Francophonie: « Créer, innover, entreprendre en français »

02 October 2024

New York - Secretary-General's message on the International Day of Non-Violence [scroll down for French version]

New York - Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council - on the situation in the Middle East [as delivered]

01 October 2024

New York - Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Lebanon

New York - Statement by the Secretary-General on latest attacks in the Middle East

New York - Secretary-General's message on the International Day of Older Persons: "Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide." [scroll down for French version]

Ban Ki-moon (2007-2016)