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It is a gift to serve humanity, with António Guterres

17 Sep 2026

António Guterres’ drive to serve those less fortunate saw him rise from a volunteer in the slums of Lisbon to the highest spheres of politics, eventually taking on the world’s most important diplomatic role.

From finding your way around UN Headquarters to navigating the work of the General Assembly, the "Delegates Handbook" is designed to be a practical companion for delegates throughout the session. 

"Everyone deserves the protection of law. Together, let us strengthen collaboration, foster community trust, and build police institutions that serve with integrity and humanity," Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

“It's been years of challenges and distress, yet when you walk the streets, you will see young children with their hair just tightly done, uniforms pressed, walking for hours to go to school. [It’s] what defines Haiti more than anything else.”

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