Stéphane Dujarric. New York, 31 January 2021. Based on the work of a high-level task force appointed by the Secretary-General, the report lays out a strategy to achieve visible and measurable improvements in the way the United Nations prevents and responds to sexual exploitation and abuse. • Stéphane Dujarric – Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Let's go to our regular programming. The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, today visited Hargeisa in Somaliland. Good afternoon. The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today's noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. "The use of lethal force against peaceful protestors and arbitrary arrests are unacceptable,” UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement. “For the past four years, the absence of a key player created a gap in the Paris Agreement; a missing link that weakened the whole”, Mr. Guterres said. Also today, the Secretary-General appointed Marie Okabe as his Deputy Spokesman. The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the increasing violence in many parts of the Darfur region of Sudan, notably the attacks in West Darfur on 25 July and in North Darfur on 13 July, in which dozens of people were killed and more than 1,500 houses burned, leaving thousands displaced and in dire need of humanitarian assistance. The 39-year-old Mr. Dujarric was raised in Paris and New York. Secretary-General António Guterres received his second COVID-19 vaccine shot at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies in the Bronx, New York. The Office provides advice on media relations to the Secretary-General, the Deputy Secretary-General and senior Secretariat officials. Following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Fred Eckhard, Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General. Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General The Secretary-General welcomes the Order of the International Court of Justice, indicating provisional measures in the case of The Gambia against Myanmar on the alleged breaches of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. The Secretary-General is following with concern developments in the Republic of Sudan, including the reported violence and fatalities. He notes the good progress in the negotiations between the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Republic of Sudan thus far and encourages the three parties to persevere with efforts to peacefully resolve any remaining differences … Stéphane Dujarric. He reiterates the readiness of the United Nations to support national efforts towards finding a solution. Media Contacts. The Secretary-General calls for utmost restraint in Sudan and stresses the importance of upholding the human rights of all citizens, including the right to freedom of assembly and of expression. The Secretary-General is deeply saddened to learn of the death of former President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Benjamin William Mkapa. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the Munich Security Conference Special Edition: "Beyond Westlessness: Renewing Transatlantic Cooperation, Meeting Global Challenges". AFP file photo. Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General. The Deputy Secretary-General took part yesterday in the first annual meeting of a group of UN entities called the Regional Collaborative Platform. 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UN Photo/Evan Schneider Secretary-General António Guterres briefs Security Council members in connection with Maintenance of International Peace and Security and Implementation of Resolution 2532. The Office also keeps the Secretary-General regularly informed of major breaking news stories around the world. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe Secretary-General António Guterres receives his COVID-19 vaccination at a school in The Bronx, New York. **Nigeria Good afternoon. As an alumnus of the United Nations International School in New York, he served on its Board of Trustees for three years. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres was "deeply concerned" after a U.S. strike killed one of Iran's top generals, according to Guterres's spokesman. Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General, Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, (PRESS INQUIRIES ONLY) Tel. UN entities involved in this initiative. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres (left, on screen) and Global Commission on Adaptation Co-Chair Ban Ki-moon at the opening session of the Climate Adaptation Summit 2021. The Committee’s support to these efforts will be crucial”, he added. Media Contacts. Spokesman: Sure. The Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General provides information to the media on the activities of the UN system as a whole through daily briefings, direct responses to media enquiries, The Secretary-General also calls on the Sudan Liberation Movement-Abdul Wahid Al-Nur to join the peace process so that a comprehensive solution can be found. He appeals for calm and restraint and calls on the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the deaths and violence. 1 min read. Star Online Report. The United Nations auditor, with no diplomatic experience, has declared her candidacy for secretary general — an audacious bid to shake up an organization that she says badly needs it. The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. The Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General provides information to the media on the activities of the UN system as a whole through daily briefings, direct responses to media enquiries, press conferences, background briefings and interviews with the Secretary-General, the Deputy Secretary-General and other senior officials. Addressing the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, the UN chief said the vote will give renewed legitimacy to national institutions in Palestine, including a democratically elected Parliament and Government. 212-963-7162 “Elections are a vital part of building a democratic Palestinian State founded on the rule of law with equal rights for all. (PRESS INQUIRIES ONLY) Tel. UN Secretary-General Spokesperson . **Sudan Resolution. Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General The Secretary-General condemns the looting of the first site, Saraf Umrah in Darfur, handed over … Stephane Dujarric. The spokesman for the United Nations secretary-general says three peacekeepers from Burundi were killed and two others wounded in Central African Republic in … The Secretary-General calls on all governments to urgently implement these protocols, allowing stranded seafarers to repatriate and others to join ships. The Secretary-General reaffirms that such cowardly acts will not deter the United Nations from its resolve to continue supporting the people and Government of Mali in their pursuit of peace and stability. “With this pandemic, none of us are safe until all of us are safe”, he wrote. At this time of loss, the Secretary-General conveys his deepest condolences to the family of the former President as well as to the Government and people of the United Republic of Tanzania. The United Nations stands ready to provide all necessary support to both Myanmar and Bangladesh in that regard. The Secretary-General reaffirms the unwavering support of the United Nations to the people of Myanmar in their pursuit of democracy, peace, human rights and the rule of law. He extends his condolences to all those who have lost loved ones in the violence. Elections this year in the Occupied Palestinian Territories will be “a crucial step” towards Palestinian unity, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said. The Secretary-General continues to follow closely developments related to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). UN Secretary-General's spokesman comments on Al Jazeera report, in response to question. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe Secretary-General António Guterres at the 2021 opening session of Committee on Exercise of Inalienable Rights of Palestinian People. Author. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemns the violent crackdown in Myanmar and is deeply disturbed by the increase in deaths and injuries, a UN spokesman … 212-963-1234, Deputy Secretary-General’s Daily Schedule, Procedures for Scheduling Press Conferences. He was appointed to this position on 19 February 2014 by the previous Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon. The US, under the Trump administration, withdrew from the landmark treaty to curb global warming but President Joseph Biden reversed the decision when he assumed office in January. Media Contacts. The Secretary-General reaffirms the unwavering support of the United Nations to the people of Myanmar in their pursuit of democracy, peace, human rights and the rule of law. The United Nations is committed to working with the African Union in support of this process and stands ready to support the Sudanese stakeholders in their efforts to build lasting peace. The Secretary-General remains fully committed to supporting all efforts to achieve sustainable peace in the Sudan. New York, 10 May 2020 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has received two letters that conflict with each other concerning the position of Myanmar's permanent representative to the United Nations, said his spokesman on Tuesday. Ms Okabe, a former associate spokesman, was a UPI news writer. Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. The official return of the United States to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change represents good news for the country and the world, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said during a virtual event to mark the occasion. Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General A report released today by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the UN Human Rights Office warns that allegations by detainees of torture in … Download PDF version. Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. “Defeating COVID-19, now that we have begun to have the scientific capacity to do so, is more important than ever”, he said. Secretary-General António Guterres received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Adlai E. Stevenson High School in The Bronx, a few miles uptown from UN Headquarters in New York. Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General The strategy is victim-centred and rooted in transparency, accountability and ensuring justice. Following the consultations conducted on behalf of the Secretary-General by a senior UN … Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Sudan UN Secretary-General is following appeals to all actors to exercise utmost restraint and avoid violence and calls for full respect for human rights, including the freedom of assembly, the freedom of expression, and the release of … Stéphane Dujarric de la Rivière (born 20 August 1965) is the Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. In a Tweet, Mr. Guterres expressed his gratitude and good fortune at receiving the jab, and urged the international community to ensure that vaccines becomes available to everyone, on an equitable basis. 212-963-7162 UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe Secretary-General António Guterres receives his second COVID-19 vaccine dose in Bronx, New York. UN staffers at UN Headquarters are waiting their turn for the vaccine based on the local rollout plan, and Mr. Guterres is among the first in the Big Apple-based UN family to receive a jab, based on his eligibility - he's over the standard UN retirement aged of 65. Author. Jerusalem, 28 August 2017. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will run for a second five-year term as the organisation’s chief, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric disclosed on Monday. Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. 212-963-1234, Deputy Secretary-General’s Daily Schedule, Procedures for Scheduling Press Conferences, Report on the threat posed to Libya and neighbouring countries, PERPETRATORS OF VIOLENCE IN MYANMAR MUST BE HELD TO ACCOUNT – U.N. OFFICIAL…, YEMEN: THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE BEING DISPLACED IN MARIB GOVERNORATE, U.N. AGENCY WARNS…, ETHIOPIA: 4.5 MILLION PEOPLE IN TIGRAY IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE…. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemns the violent crackdown in Myanmar and is deeply disturbed by the increase in deaths and injuries, a UN spokesman said on Sunday. (ALL OTHER INQUIRIES) Tel. He has repeatedly called for the vaccines to be "a global public good", accessible to all people, everywhere. The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today's noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UNSG or SG) is the chief administrative … Author. The Secretary-General reiterates the commitment of the United Nations to support the country’s efforts to promote sustainable development and build a prosperous … Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. (ALL OTHER INQUIRIES) Tel. Addressing a virtual meeting on the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, Secretary-General António Guterres described the goal of providing vaccines to all as “the biggest moral test before the global community”, underlining that everyone, everywhere must be included.