United Nations | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for harnessing technology and innovation to advance gender equality in a message to mark the upcoming International Women’s Day. According to the UN, the theme of International Women’s Day this year, to be observed on March 8, is “DigitALL: …
Read More »UN chief warns against escalation of Ukraine conflict
United Nations | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday that an escalation of the conflict in Ukraine is “a clear and present danger.” “Over the past year, not only have we seen suffering and devastation grow, it is also becoming more evident just how much worse it could all …
Read More »U.S., Russia should resume implementation of New START treaty: UN chief
United Nations | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called on the United States and Russia to resume the full implementation of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). Asked about Guterres’ reaction to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that his country will suspend its participation in the …
Read More »UN chief calls for urgent action to eliminate female genital mutilation
United Nations | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for urgent action to end female genital mutilation. “Some 4.2 million girls are at risk of being subjected to this act of gender-based violence during 2023 alone. We need urgent investments and action to reach the Sustainable Development Goals …
Read More »UN chief calls for actions to stop online hate speech, extremism
United Nations, USA | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged the establishment of “guardrails” to prevent hate speech, extremism and misinformation. “The online world is one of the main reasons that hate speech, extreme ideologies and misinformation are disseminating so fast around the world,” said the UN chief, calling …
Read More »UN chief calls for data-driven fight against terrorism
United Nations | Xinhua | Data-driven tools and strategies must lead counter-terrorism efforts and be at the heart of building peace and security, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday. “Data drives every aspect of economic, business and social life,” he said in remarks to a meeting of the UN Global …
Read More »UN chief urges investing in people, prioritizing education
United Nations | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for investing in people and prioritizing education in his message for the International Day of Education, to be observed on Jan. 24. “Investment is critical to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4,” and education is “the bedrock of societies, economies …
Read More »UN chief condemns deadly attack at DR Congo church
United Nations | Xinhua | United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned a deadly attack at a church in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), his spokesman said on Sunday. Citing preliminary reports, Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman, said at least 12 civilians were killed and 50 others injured when …
Read More »UN chief welcomes Sudan’s launch of final phase of political transition
United Nations | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday welcomed the launch of the final phase in the political process toward restoring a civilian-led transition in Sudan, said his spokesman. This step builds on the progress achieved on the signing of the Political Framework Agreement on Dec. 5, 2022, …
Read More »UN chief appoints new commander of peacekeeping force in DR Congo
United Nations | Xinhua | United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday appointed Lieutenant General Otávio Rodrigues De Miranda Filho of Brazil as the new force commander of the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). Miranda Filho succeeds Lieutenant General Marcos de Sá Affonso da …
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