"ANTONIO GUTERRES"

In a statement read by his spokesperson, UN chief Antonio Guterres expressed his outrage “by the continued killing and abduction of civilians by armed groups in the Beni area of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.” UNIFEED

Theme: OSAA at 15: A Stronger UN-AU Partnership for Peace, Security and Development in Africa. Opening remarks by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the President of the General Assembly, María Fernanda Espinosa. The Africa Dialogue Series, provided a platform to explore and promote critical debates operationalizing the peace, security, human rights, humanitarian and development nexus in Africa.

Special Event: A Healthy Workforce for a Better World: Launch of the United Nations System Workplace Health and Well-being Strategy.

States must transform natural resources from driver of conflict into development tool to foster peace, cooperation, Secretary-General tells Security Council at 8372nd meeting.

Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council that “the exploitation of natural resources, or competition over them, can and does lead to violent conflict,” adding that “preventing, managing and resolving such conflicts is one of the major and growing challenges of our time.” UNIFEED

As the International Monetary and Financial Committee gathers in Bali, Indonesia for the IMF’s Annual Meetings, leaders are looking to defuse trade tensions, boost cooperation and communication and move the global economy to more sustainable growth. IMF

In a statement read by his spokesperson, UN chief Antonio Guterres expressed his “deep appreciation for the excellent cooperation and support that ambassador Haley has always demonstrated” following the announcement of her resignation as US ambassador. UNIFEED / FILE

Delivered statement by António Guterres (UN Secretary-General ) to winners of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Nadia Murad (UNODC Goodwill Ambassador) and Denis Mukwege, in support for victims on human trafficking , sexual slavery and justice for perpetrators.

UN chief Antonio Guterres congratulated Nadia Murad and Doctor Denis Mukwege on being awarded the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize adding that the award also belonged to the “countless” victims of sexual violence around the world “who have too often been stigmatized, hidden and forgotten.” UNIFEED

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres awarded India’s Prime Minister Narenda Modi with the Organization’s highest environmental honour, recognizing his efforts against climate change and pollution. UN IN INDIA