"ANTONIO GUTERRES"

With the participation of the Secretary of State of the United States, Mike Pompeo, the Security Council held a debate on the challenges to peace and security in the Middle East, including the situation in the Strait of Homuz, US-Iran relations, and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). UNIFEED

Presenting the Secretary-General’s report of children in armed conflict, Special Representative Virginia Gamba, told the Security Council that “unfortunately,” the report shows “an increase in killing and maiming and similar levels of sexual violence as previous years.” UNIFEED

General Assembly adopts resolution on enhancing United Nations cooperation with Pacific Islands Forum, pays tribute to late President of Tunisia at 102nd plenary meeting.

UN chief António Guterres warned that if we do not take action on climate change now, the extreme weather events the world is witnessing are “just the tip of the iceberg” and said, “that iceberg is also rapidly melting.” UNIFEED

Press Encounter by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Climate Change and Global Political Tensions.

Secretary-General António Guterres “is extremely concerned” about the recent reported seizures of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, according to spokesperson Farhan Haq. UNIFEED

United Nations focusing more strongly on managing peacekeeping operation drawdowns to retain security, development gains, Secretary-General tells Security Council at 8579th meeting.

Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council that when a UN peacekeeping or political mission comes to an end, the transition is “a moment of hope, potential and promise” but mission transitions “also pose risks” as “strategic gains achieved during decades of international support can hang in the balance.” UNIFEED

General Assembly: Annual Observance of the Nelson Mandela International Day (Informal meeting)

Paying tribute to Nelson Mandela on the anniversary of his birthday, Secretary-General António Guterres said, “Madiba’s call for social cohesion and a culture of peace are particularly relevant today, with hate speech casting a growing shadow around the world.” UNIFEED