World Dec 8, 2021
Antonio Guterres was exposed to the coronavirus Tuesday by a U.N. official who already had COVID-19 and is isolating for the next few days, diplomatic sources said.
World Sep 17, 2021
Glasgow's COP26 climate summit at risk of failure, warns U.N. chief Antonio Guterres
Global warming threatens to exceed key thresholds as mistrust persists between developed and developing countries and the goals of some emerging economies fall short.
Commentary / World Jul 8, 2021
Building the inclusive, networked U.N. we need
by Maria Fernanda Espinosa and Danilo Turk
The U.N. has never been more vital. But it needs renewed imagination, vigorous adaptation to changing global circumstances and emboldened advocates from within and outside governments.
World Feb 23, 2021
The United Nations on Monday harshly criticized countries that are using the pandemic to justify cracking down on dissent and suppressing criticism. Speaking at the opening of the U.N. Human Rights Council's main annual session, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres charged that authorities in a number of ...
World Feb 18, 2021
U.N. urges global COVID-19 vaccine plan as it warns of dangerous inequity
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced alarm that just 10 nations have administered 75% of doses so far — and 130 countries have had none at all.
Commentary / World Jan 22, 2021
Global cooperation in the age of COVID-19
by Borge Brende
Ultimately, to exit the pandemic in a stronger position than we entered it, the direction we need to head is toward greater dialogue, coordination and collective action.
National Nov 26, 2020
U.N. chief ‘totally reassured’ by Japan’s 2050 emissions pledge
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres hailed Tokyo's move as an "essential contribution" to "build a global coalition for net zero" at a climate conference set for next year.
World / Politics Sep 17, 2020
Pandemic sharpens 'battle for the soul' of United Nations between U.S. and China
by Michelle Nichols
The tension between the United Nations' two biggest financial contributors is front of mind for many diplomats at the world body.
National Sep 10, 2020
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres decided not to visit Hiroshima this summer due to ongoing travel restrictions resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
World / Social Issues Aug 4, 2020
U.N. chief warns world facing 'generational catastrophe' on education
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Tuesday that the world faces a "generational catastrophe" because of school closures amid the coronavirus pandemic and said that getting students safely back to the classroom must be "a top priority." Guterres said that as of mid-July schools were ...
World May 1, 2020
U.N. chief laments lack of global leadership in coronavirus fight
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday lamented a lack of leadership by world powers and a divided international community in the fight against the coronavirus as he raised concern about inadequate support for poor countries. Guterres' remarks come after U.S. President Donald Trump reignited ...
National Feb 5, 2020
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to visit Hiroshima in August
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday he will visit Hiroshima in August for the 75th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city. The visit will be "a way to demonstrate, not only my solidarity with Hiroshima, but my strong commitment to nuclear disarmament ...