António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General
I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza ... To turn this ceasefire into real progress, we need more than the silencing of the guns. We need full, safe and sustained access for humanitarian workers; the removal of red tape and impediments; and the rebuilding of shattered infrastructure. And we need Member States to ensure that humanitarian operations are properly funded to meet the immense needs …The United Nations will provide its full support. We and our partners are prepared to move – now.
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22 October 2025 — No country is safe from the devastating impacts of extreme weather — and saving lives means making early-warning systems accessible to all, UN chief António Guterres said on Wednesday.
17 October 2025 — The United Nations faces a “race to bankruptcy” unless Member States pay their dues in full and on time, Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday, presenting a sharply reduced $3.238 billion regular budget for 2026.
15 October 2025 — The Secretary-General on Wednesday outlined a set of proposals to strengthen the UN’s effectiveness and improve coordination across its three core pillars: peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights.
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