Press Releases

New York, 7 April 2021 I am privileged to participate in the commemoration of the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. This year marks 27 years since more than one million people…

New York, 6 April 2021 Sport is one of the great human pursuits – a model of teamwork, a platform for individual excellence, a driver of economic growth for all of society. The United Nations has long worked in wide-ranging…

New York, 4 April 2021 Today, on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, we reflect on how far we have come in raising awareness of the dangers posed by landmines, and recommit to our target of…

New York, 27 March 2021 We need to make peace with nature. Without nature’s help, we cannot thrive or even survive on this planet Earth. Climate disruption, biodiversity loss and pollution threaten lives, jobs and health. It…

New York, 25 March 2021 On the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members, we recognize the extreme dangers encountered by so many colleagues as they carry out the vital work of the United Nations…

New York, 24 March 2021 Today we commemorate the life of Monsignor Oscar Romero, who was murdered for his vocal opposition to inequality, marginalization and injustice in El Salvador. We honor all victims and survivors of…

New York, 22 March 2021 This year’s World Water Day, with the theme “Valuing water”, asks: What does water mean to me? The value of water is profound and complex. There is no aspect of sustainable development that does not…

21 March 2021 Dear friends, Each year, Nowruz marks a new beginning. Last year, the Nowruz celebration coincided with the early days of an unprecedented and devastating global pandemic. This year, the Nowruz spirit is more…

New York, 21 March 2021 Humanity’s well-being is inextricably linked to the health of our planet. Forests play a crucial role. Forests filter the air we breathe and the water we drink. They regulate our climate, absorbing one…