Guterres urges greater support for UN emergency relief fund
He called for more support so it can expand and reach its target of $1 billion. Speaking at the annual pledging event for the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), Mr.…
UN’s Türk urges probe into alleged sexual violence during Hamas terror attacks
The High Commissioner also rejected allegations of double standards regarding the UN’s position on the crisis in Gaza, noting that he had been made aware of allegations of sexual violence…
Guterres urges Security Council to act over Israel-Palestine crisis as threat to international peace and security
In a letter to the Council, Mr. Guterres invoked Article 99, contained in Chapter XV of the Charter. This says that the UN chief “may bring to attention of the…
Guterres urges G20 to lead the way in financial and climate justice
António Guterres said the world, particularly developing countries, is facing “a perfect storm”, with growing inequalities, climate chaos, conflicts and hunger. Meanwhile, fiscal space is tightening for many, with crushing…
UN urges dramatic climate action as records keep tumbling
The 2023 Emissions Gap Report, released on Monday by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), carried a clear message – unless countries step up climate action and deliver more than promised…
Israel-Gaza: UN chief urges ceasefire, region ‘on the precipice’
Speaking in Beijing, Mr. Guterres said that a ceasefire would “provide sufficient time and space” to realize two essential appeals which he made earlier this week: to Hamas, for the…
Africa: Great Lakes envoy urges international support amid rising hostilities
Speaking before the Security Council, Huang Xia expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation and potential for a direct conflict between the DRC and Rwanda, who have accused each…
UN relief chief urges end to ‘humanitarian nightmare’ in Sudan
Up to 9,000 people have been reportedly killed, more than 5.6 million driven from their homes and 25 million people need aid, because of the conflict that erupted in mid-April…
Israel-Palestine: UN urges parties to spare civilian lives
The High Commissioner said that he was “deeply shocked and appalled by allegations of summary executions of civilians, and, in some instances, horrifying mass killings by members of Palestinian armed…
Mental health care ‘barriers’ must end, urges Guterres
In his message marking World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10 October, the UN chief underlined that mental health is vital to humanity, allowing us to lead fulfilling lives and…