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un secretary-general’s new year’s message – in 2019, ‘reasons for hope’ in a world still on ‘red alert’. last year, united nations secretary-general antonio guterres issued “a red alert” over a range of dangers confronting the world, which “still persist” as 2019 looms: “these are anxious times for many, and our world is undergoing a stress test,” the un chief said on saturday in his message for the new year. category: secretary-general message for 70 years, the universal declaration of human rights has been a global beacon – shining a light for dignity, equality and well-being … and bringing hope to dark places. the rights proclaimed in the declaration apply to everyone — no matter our race, belief, location countries, rich and poor, north and south. it is an as*ault on the values of the united nations. it robs societies of schools, hospitals and other vital services, drives away foreign investment and st*ips nations of their natural resources. it undermines the rule of law. joint un-au statement on conflict-related se*ual violence in south sudan. joint un-au statement on conflict-related se*ual violence in south sudan the united nations under-secretary-general for peacekeeping operations, jean-pierre lacroix, the african union commissioner for peace and security, ambas*ador smaїl chergui, and united nations under-secretary-general and executive director for un women, phumzile mlambo-ngcuka are appalled by the acts of se*ual violence, including. ‘we need to do more’ to transform the world, deputy un chief tells african audiences.   3 december 2018 sdgs – during her current trip to south africa, deputy-secretary-general amina mohammed has spoken at several events in johannesburg, on the importance of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development – the un’s blueprint to end extreme poverty, fight injustice, and protect the planet, ensuring that no one is left behind. gender-equality ms. mohammed’s packed sunday… read