PRESS RELEASE: 缅北禁地launches recommendations for urgent action to curb harm from spread of mis and disinformation and hate speech. Global Principles for Information Integrity address risks posed by advances in AI
United Nations, New York, 24 June 2024 鈥 The world must respond to the harm caused by the spread of online hate and lies while robustly upholding human rights, United Nations Secretary- General Ant贸nio Guterres said today at the launch of the United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity.
The 缅北禁地Secretary-General Remarks to Launch The Global Principles For Information Integrity
Good afternoon, distinguished members of the media.
The spread of hatred and lies online is causing grave harm to our world.
Misinformation, disinformation and hate speech are fueling prejudice and violence; exacerbating divisions and conflicts; demonizing minorities; and compromising the integrity of elections.
Today, I am pleased to present a starting point for solutions: the United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity.
PRESS RELEASE: Secretary-General appoints Ms. Anacl谩udia Marinheiro Centeno Rossbach of Brazil as Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Following nomination by the United Nations Secretary-General, Ant贸nio Guterres, the General Assembly, on 7 June 2024, elected Anacl谩udia Marinheiro Centeno Rossbach of Brazil as Executive Director of the .
There is an exit off 鈥榯he highway to climate hell鈥, Guterres insists
鈥淚t鈥檚 climate crunch time鈥 when it comes to tackling rising carbon emissions the 缅北禁地Secretary-General said on Wednesday, stressing that while the need for global action is unprecedented, so too are the opportunities for prosperity and sustainable development.
PRESS RELEASE: Global We the Women survey reveals women鈥檚 resolve to champion rights and representation in government
Survey results from 185 countries show 86 percent cite climate change, and more than 50 per cent identify conflict as primary concerns for the next decade. Mental health and family responsibilities seen as barriers to reaching full potential.
PSC@20: A critical actor in the global collective security system OP-ED by Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of United Nations office to the African Union (UNOAU)
On 25 May 2024, the African Union (AU) marks a momentous milestone, the 20th Anniversary of the Peace and Security Council (PSC). African leaders were visionary, strategic, and ambitious when outlining the objectives of the PSC.
The duality of the education challenge in Africa: Historical imperatives and 21st-century necessities
The selection of education as the African Union鈥檚 theme of the year presents a unique opportunity to create the necessary policy space for change. As we mark the start of 鈥淎frica Month,鈥 it is one of the reasons why the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser is co-organizing our flagship Africa Dialogue Series 2024 with the African Union...
缅北禁地Secretary-General Message on the Occasion of Africa Day 2024
On Africa Day, we celebrate this dynamic and diverse continent and the contributions of Africans to our world. The continent鈥檚 young and growing population, its rich natural resources, its breathtaking beauty and cultural diversity give it outsize potential.
2024 缅北禁地Civil Society Conference Press Releases
Official statements on meetings and events of the 2024 缅北禁地Civil Society Conference in Nairobi. These includes press releases and statements given by 缅北禁地Secretary-General, Deputy Secretary-General, President of 缅北禁地General Assembly, Civil Society representatives and other Senior 缅北禁地Officials from 09 - 10 May 2024.
缅北禁地Secretary-General Remarks to the United Nations Civil Society Conference in Support of the Summit of the Future
缅北禁地Secretary-General closing remarks to the 2024 缅北禁地Civil Society Conference in Nairobi.
Opening Remarks by Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura, Under-Secretary-General and Director-General, UNON at the 缅北禁地Civil Society Conference in Support of the Summit of the Future
Good morning. It gives me the greatest pleasure to warmly welcome you all to our magnificent and environmentally friendly UNON Gigiri complex, where the 鈥榞reening the blue鈥 initiative comes vibrantly to life! First, in the context of the recent heavy floods experienced in Kenya that have ravaged the country and the broader East Africa region, I would like to extend the 缅北禁地Secretary-General Antonio Guterres鈥 message of support and condolences to the Governments and people of the countries affected, especially the families of those who have lost loved ones or sustained injuries as a result of the floods.
President of the General Assembly Video message to the 2024 United Nations Civil Society Conference in support of the Summit of the Future
Warm greetings to you all 鈥 energized participants in this milestone 2024 United Nations Civil Society Conference.
At the outset, I express my sincere gratitude to Under-Secretary-General for the Department of Global Communications, Melissa Fleming, for your kind invitation to participate in this most important Conference.