"TRIBUTES"

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres paid tribute to his predecessor Javier Perez de Cuéllar, who passed away at the age of 100 on Wednesday. UNIFEED / FILE

At an event observing International Women's Day, UN chief António Guterres today said, “gender inequality is the overwhelming injustice of our age and the biggest human rights challenge we face.” UNIFEED

UN Special Representative for South Sudan David Shearer attributed the progress in the country to the “political willingness of two men who put the interests of their country first” and said, “We often speak of courage in war and battle. But peace also requires courage.” UNIFEED

Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia and the Head of the Mission in the county (UNSOM) James Swan said, “for Somalia to navigate the remaining challenges and achieve its ambitious priorities, all Somalia’s stakeholders must work together in the national interest. This responsibility begins with Somalia’s leaders.” UNIFEED

Tribute to the memory of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said of the Sultanate of Oman

Secretary-General António Guterres spoke at a ceremony in the General Assembly to extend his profound condolences to the Royal family, the Government and people of Oman on the passing of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said. UNIFEED

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, UN chief António Guterres said, “we will stand firm every day and everywhere against antisemitism, bigotry and hatred of all kinds.” UNIFEED

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Amid resumed violence, Colombia Government, opposition must preserve hard-won gains in peace process, Special Representative tells Security Council.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.