Press Releases

New York, 6 February 2023 Female genital mutilation is an abhorrent violation of fundamental human rights that causes lifelong damage to the physical and mental health of women and girls. It is one of the most vicious…

New York, 4 February 2023 The International Day of Human Fraternity celebrates the values of compassion, religious understanding, and mutual respect. These values underwrite peace and are the glue that hold our human family…

New York, 27 January 2023 Today, we honor the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. We remember the six million Jewish children, women, and men, as well as the Roma and Sinti, the people with disabilities, and countless…

New York, 24 January 2023 Education is a fundamental human right. It’s the bedrock of societies, economies, and every person’s potential. But without adequate investment, this potential will wither on the vine. It has always…

New York, 31 December 2022 Every New Year is a moment of rebirth. We sweep out the ashes of the old year and prepare for a brighter day. In 2022, millions of people around the world literally swept out ashes. From Ukraine to…

New York, 27 December 2022 Three years ago this month, the virus that causes COVID-19 was first detected. The costs have been catastrophic. Millions of lives have been lost, and hundreds of millions of people have fallen ill…

New-York, 18 December 2022 On this International Migrants Day, we reflect on the lives of the over 280 million people who left their country in the universal pursuit of opportunity, dignity, freedom, and a better life. Today…

New York, 10 December 2022 The world is facing unprecedented and interlocking challenges to human rights. Hunger and poverty are increasing – an affront to the economic and social rights of hundreds of millions of people…

New York, 29 November 2022 We commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People at a time of diminished hope for peace. I am deeply saddened by the growing number of Palestinian civilians who have…

New York, 21 November 2022 Every year, 1.3 million people die in road accidents and 50 million more are injured. This is the leading cause of death for children and young people. One of the best ways to remember and honour…