World Refugee Day
António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) on World Refugee Day 2020
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict (19 June 2020)
Sexual violence in conflict is a brutal crime, mainly perpetrated against women and girls, but also affecting men and boys.
It reverberates throughout communities and societies, perpetuating cycles of violence and threatening international peace and security.
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages through regions of the world that are affected by armed conflict, survivors confront even greater challenges.
COVID-19 and the World of Work: Policy Brief
António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) on Policy Brief: COVID-19 and the World of Work
Food Security and COVID-19: Policy Brief
Food Security and COVID-19: Policy Brief
Refugees, IDPs and Migrants and COVID-19: Policy Brief
António Guterres (United Nations Secretary-General) on COVID-19 and People on the Move.
International Day for Biological Diversity 2020
António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) on the International Day for Biological Diversity 2020 (22 May)
Impact of Covid-19 on Africa: Policy Brief
As COVID-19 spreads across the continent, Africa has responded swiftly to the pandemic, and as of now reported cases are lower than feared. Even so, much hangs in the balance.
In recent years Africans have done much to advance the well-being of the continent’s people. Economic growth has been strong. The digital revolution has taken hold. A free trade area has been agreed.
COVID-19 and Mental Health: Policy Brief
António Guterres (United Nations Secretary-General) on COVID-19 and the need for action on mental health.
Countering Hate Speech related to COVID-19: Global Appeal
António Guterres (United Nations Secretary-General) Global Appeal to Address and Counter COVID-19 Related Hate Speech
COVID-19 does not care who we are, where we live, what we believe or about any other distinction. We need every ounce of solidarity to tackle it together. Yet the pandemic continues to unleash a tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scare-mongering.