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New York, 23 March 2022 Human-caused climate disruption is now damaging every region. The most recent report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change details the suffering already happening. Half of humanity is…

New York, 22 March 2022 Humanity’s demand for water is growing. Pressure on water resources is increasing due to overuse, pollution and climate change. Droughts and heatwaves are becoming more intense and more frequent. Sea…

New York, 21 March 2022 Healthy forests are essential for people and the planet. They act as natural filters, providing clean air and water, and they are havens of biological diversity. They help to regulate our climate by…

New York, 21 March 2022 The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is both a day of recognition and an urgent call to action. Racism continues to poison institutions, social structures, and everyday…

New York, 21 March 2022 Nowruz is a celebration of new beginnings. The beginning of a new year. The arrival of spring. The renewal of nature. Nowruz is also a celebration of our diversity. It unites over 300 million people…

New York, 8 March 2022 On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women and girls everywhere. We celebrate their contributions to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Their ideas, innovations and activism that are changing our world…

New York, 11 February 2022 Today, only one in three science and engineering researchers in the world is a woman. Structural and societal barriers prevent women and girls from entering and advancing in science . The COVID-19…

New York, 4 February 2022 On the International Day of Human Fraternity, we reflect on the importance of cultural and religious understanding, and mutual respect. I am grateful to religious leaders across the world who are…

Chun Jie Kuai Le! Happy Lunar New Year. I am pleased to send you my warmest greetings as we begin the Year of the Tiger. The tiger denotes strength, vitality, courage, tenacity, and boldness. These are qualities we need as we…