Especially in a moment like this, it is important to remember that the UN is not just the chamber behind me.
It is tens of thousands of women and men around the world -
@antonioguterres
. His full remarks on
#Ukraine
:
"The Security Council just approved a long-awaited resolution on Gaza, demanding an immediate ceasefire, and the immediate & unconditional release of all hostages.
This resolution must be implemented. Failure would be unforgivable."
--
@antonioguterres
The raising of nuclear alert levels by the Russian Federation only increases the risk of catastrophic miscalculation. There are no victors with nuclear weapons. Only victims. Restraint, de-escalation and risk reduction are urgently required for the sake of all our security.
This morning, I was again at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony to remember and honor victims & brave Hibakusha, and to reconfirm UN’s commitment to a world free of nuclear weapons.
@UN
will not rest until the nuclear shadow has been lifted once and for all.
#CranesForOurFuture
The UN has 193 Member States.
On Wednesday, 141 voted in favour of a General Assembly resolution that demands an end to the Russian offensive in Ukraine.
I've just invoked Art.99 of the UN Charter - for the 1st time in my tenure as Secretary-General.
Facing a severe risk of collapse of the humanitarian system in Gaza, I urge the Council to help avert a humanitarian catastrophe & appeal for a humanitarian ceasefire to be declared.
The choice between saving people’s lives and saving people's jobs is a false one.
Protecting people from
#COVID19
is the best way to keep schools open and businesses running.
This week, baby Adam was born in📍
#Gaza
@UNRWA
medical staff worked tirelessly to provide medical assistance before delivery at a nearby hospital.
They continue to provide post natal care - but the conditions at our shelter in Khan Younis are not at all suitable for newborns.
”The strength of a society is measured not by the wealth of its most affluent members, but by how well its most vulnerable citizens are able to cope. The question we need to ask is whether everyone has the chance to lead a life of dignity.”
"My firm message to all our staff and to the people in Gaza:
@UNRWA
is staying".
Our Commissioner-General visited📍
#Gaza
today to meet Palestinian communities and colleagues who continue to serve in the war-torn Strip.
70
@UNRWA
colleagues have been killed in Gaza since 7 Oct.
Unveiling of "The Best Weapon" on Nelson Mandela International Day, 18 July, during the Dialogue for Peace celebration hosted at UN HQ.
Inspired on Mandela’s quote “The best weapon is to sit down and talk,” commissioned by Nobel Peace Center
Full story:
We will never forget Ruth Bader Ginsburg, U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
#RBG
was a champion for justice and she cleared the way for gender equality so other women can have a seat at the table. Her legacy will live on.
Rest in power 🖤
From 24 Feb—18 March, we recorded 2,246 civilian casualties in context of Russia’s armed attack against
#Ukraine
: 847 killed, incl 64 children; 1,399 injured, incl 78 children, mostly caused by shelling & airstrikes. Actual toll is much higher. Full update
The scenario we have long dreaded is unraveling at alarming speed.
Today, I’m sounding the alarm once again: Military operations in Rafah could lead to a slaughter in Gaza. They could also leave an already fragile humanitarian operation at death’s door.
On Monday, São Tomé and Príncipe ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
#TPNW
, becoming the 70th State Party.
For a full overview of the TPNW’s membership, head over to the
@UN_Disarmament
Treaties Database
▶️
Here in Japan, paper cranes symbolize the hope for a future without nuclear weapons.
There is only one solution to the nuclear threat: not to have nuclear weapons at all.
Secretary-General
@antonioguterres
voices deep concern over
#COVID19
travel restrictions, stressing how the people of Africa "should not be penalized for identifying and sharing crucial science and health information with the world."
Full statement here:
.
@antonioguterres
on the present Russian military offensive:
It is wrong.
It is against the Charter.
It is unacceptable.
But it is not irreversible.
#Ukraine
Welcome
@Republic_Nauru
🇳🇷 and Jamaica 🇯🇲 to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
#TPNW
. With their ratifications, there is only one more to reach 50 required for the Treaty’s entry-into-force.
#NuclearWeapons
#disarmament
Nuclear testing is a relic of another age and should have no place in the 21st century.
The best way to honor the victims of nuclear tests is to prevent any in the future.
We must do everything possible to transform our male-dominated world.
I spoke with the
@nytimes
about why I’m a proud feminist, why all men should join the fight for women’s rights - and why achieving gender equality will mean a better future for all.
The devastated streets of Darayya,
#Syria
.
Families with few other options are slowly returning to live among the ruins.
They rely on emergency aid - it may have been ten years but people's needs are no less acute.
HR
@INakamitsu
delivered SGs words to Nagasaki Peace Ceremony, galvanizing states to work towards enhancing cooperation, trust & transparency, foundation for true dialogue
"The only true guarantee against use of nuclear weapons is their total elimination"
The question was never Reopen or Stay Closed, Health or Economy.
The economy won't fully recover until our country gets the virus under control.
That can only happen with a data-driven, fact-based approach.
Our commitment to the people of Afghanistan will not waver.
Yesterday we airlifted 12.5 metric tons of medical supplies into the country.
The international community must help ensure humanitarian workers have the funding, access & legal safeguards they need to do their work.
100 days in 100 seconds.
This has been the largest displacement of the Palestinian people since 1948.
An entire generation of children is traumatized, thousands have been killed, maimed, and orphaned.
People live through the unliveable.