Tag: Antonio Guterres
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Taliban announces indefinite ban on university education for Afghan girls
The Islamic group dismissed all women from leadership posts in the civil service and prohibited girls in most provinces from attending secondary school.
December 21, 2022 -
Red Cross warns of disastrous consequences of climate change ahead of COP27
In a joint statement issued with Doctors Without Borders (MSF), ICRC said that of the 25 countries most vulnerable to climate change, the majority are also experiencing armed conflict and a lack of access to basic healthcare.
November 5, 2022 -
India moving fast to reduce carbon emissions, carbon footprint per head is 1.5 tonne: PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi and United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres launched Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat.
October 20, 2022 -
Guterres pays homage to victims of 26/11 terror strikes
Guterres said he was deeply moved to visit Mumbai where "one of the most barbaric terrorist acts in history" took place, claiming 166 lives.
October 19, 2022 -
UNSC to vote on resolution on Russia’s referendums in Ukraine
The UN Security Council is set to vote Friday on a resolution that would seek to condemn Russia for its referenda in four regions under Russian control but claimed by Ukraine, media reports said.
September 30, 2022 -
Face global challenges unitedly: UN Secy Gen
The UN Secretary-General was addressing the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) underway in New York in a week-long debate.
September 22, 2022 -
Day 3 in New York: Energy markets should not be put under stress, says Jaishankar
The Minister said that a reform particularly as it does not reflect the realities of the world, asserting that an expanded Council is not only in India's favour but also in favour of other unrepresented areas.
September 22, 2022 -
UN General Secretary says Pakistan needs massive financial support for rehabilitation and recovery from floods
The remarks of the UN Secretary-General came after he attended a briefing at the National Flood Response Coordination Centre (NFRCC) alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Dawn reported.
September 10, 2022 -
UN chief to begin Asia trip
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will start his Asia trip that will bring him to Japan, Mongolia and South Korea, his spokesman has said.
August 3, 2022 -
UN chief appoints Li Junhua of China as next Under-Secretary General for Economic, Social Affairs
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Li Junhua of China as the next Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs.
July 26, 2022 -
Black Sea grain exports agreement ‘a beacon of hope’: UN chief
Guterres also announced the establishment of a joint coordination center in Istanbul to monitor the implementation of the Black Sea initiative.
July 23, 2022 -
Terrifying lessons of Hiroshima, Nagasaki are fading from memory: UN chief
Guterres told participants that the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is an important step towards the common aspiration of a world without nuclear weapons.
June 22, 2022 -
UN Sec. Gen call to end violence stemming from religious differences in India
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his call to stop any violence stemming from religious differences in Indi
June 15, 2022 -
Guterres encourages respect for all religions over Sharma-Jindal controversy
Dujarric said on Monday responding to a Pakistan media reporter's question about what he termed the "blasphemous" statements, "We strongly encourage respect and tolerance for all religions."
June 7, 2022 -
UN chief calls for efforts to rescue Sustainable Development Goals
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the international community to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make it a top priority.
May 18, 2022 -
Afghanistan witnessing terror redux, says UN chief Guterres
UN Secretary-General stated that the response to terrorism must be founded on the rule of law, respect for human rights, and gender equality.
May 13, 2022 -
Guterres calls for dialogue to solve Sri Lanka crisis
"We continue to encourage all Sri Lankan stakeholders to find a solution to the current challenges through dialogue and with the interests of the country and the people in mind," Haq said.
May 10, 2022