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Message of the Secretary-General for the International Day for the elimination of violence against women / 25 November 2022

Violence against women and girls is the most pervasive human rights violation in the world.

24 Nov 2022

Message of the Secretary-General for the international day to end impunity for crimes against journalists / 2 November 2022

A free press is vital to a functioning democracy, exposing wrongdoing, navigating our complex world, and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.

01 Nov 2022

Secretary General's message 2022

The United Nations is the product of hope.

The hope — and resolve — following the Second World War to move beyond global conflict to global cooperation.

24 Oct 2022

Security Council open briefing on the current security crisis in Haiti 17 October, 3pm

Mister/Madam President, distinguished Members of the Council,

17 Oct 2022

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Haiti

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General

The Secretary-General remains gravely concerned about the situation in Haiti, which is facing an outbreak of cholera amid a dramatic deterioration in security that has paralyzed the country.

09 Oct 2022

PRESS RELEASE / The UN and its partners in Haiti call for the creation of a humanitarian corridor

Port-au-Prince, Haiti, October 5, 2022: The United Nations and the humanitarian community in Haiti are deeply concerned about the serious consequences of the blocking of the Varreux

06 Oct 2022

United Nations supports Government efforts following outbreak of cholera in Haiti

Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2 October 2022: The United Nations is supporting efforts by the Government of Haiti to contain an outbreak of cholera and provide life savi

02 Oct 2022