The conflict in the Middle East is getting worse by the hour – and our warnings about the horrific impacts of escalation keep coming to pass...That is why we cannot and will not give up on our calls for an immediate ceasefire both in Gaza and Lebanon, the immediate and unconditional release of hostages, and immediate lifesaving aid to all those who desperately need it. That is why we cannot and will not give up on our calls for irreversible action for a two-State solution between Israel and Palestine. — ANTÓNIO GUTERRES
UN Secretary-General António Guterres briefs reporters on the situation in the Middle East. UN Photo/Loey Felipe
"We must support women’s organisations on the front line", declared the Secretary-General António Guterres in his message for International Women's Day. "And we must invest in programmes to end violence against women, and to drive women’s inclusion and leadership in economies, digital technologies, peacebuilding and climate action."
