Osotimehin, the Executive Director of the UN Population Fund, died on June 4 in his home in New York at the age of 68
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Guterres, in a statement, described Osotimehin as a colleague and a friend
Trump had, in a nationwide broadcast, announced: “To fulfil my solemn duty to protect America and its citizens, the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord but begin negotiations to re-enter our way into Paris Accord”.
Guterres, in a statement issued by Stéphane Dujarric, the spokesman for the Secretary-General, in New York on Monday, urged Nigerians to give the girls all the necessary support for their speedy reintegration into the society
The UNDP is the largest of the independently funded UN agencies
The commission said she would be bringing to the position a longstanding track record of policy advice and result oriented implementation in the region, coupled with a strong strategic vision for the region
Guterres told women’s rights activists and civil society representatives at a town hall discussion at UN headquarters in New York that “the clear objective of our time is parity rooted in women’s empowerment”
Mohammed made the remarks at a “special honorary dinner” organised in her honour by Nigerian women at the Nigeria House in New York
Senator Ebute in a letter addressed to the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, stated that the two countries have acted suspiciously and have been part of a conspiracy to undermine Nigeria’s security
The Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria in New York reports that the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, administered the oath of office to Mohammed
Mohammed, who was appointed by the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, on December 15, 2016 as his deputy, was supposed to have assumed office on January 1, 2017
The Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria reports that the spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Stephane Dujarric, at a press briefing on Friday, said Guterres welcomed the donors’ pledges
Guterres, in a message on the International Day, marked annually on February 6 to strengthen momentum towards ending the practice of female genital mutilation, globally recognised as a violation of the human rights of girls and women, stressed that the UN Sustainable Development Agenda promised an end to this practice by 2030
Guterres, who made the remarks at a press briefing with UN Correspondents in New York, said the US has a longstanding refugee programme and that Trump’s order should be removed “sooner rather than later”
Guterres said the release of the funds would help to sustain relief operations in what he termed the world’s most neglected crises, according to a statement issued by the secretary-general’s office
Guterres also lauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s generosity in releasing Mohammed to serve in the global capacity, according to his remarks to the AU Summit obtained by correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria
Guterres was accompanied to the UN headquarters by Peter Thompson, the President of the 71st Session of the General Assembly, and Maria Ribeiro, Chief de Cabinet to Guterres
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Guterres, in his maiden message as the UN Secretary-General, entitled: “Appeal for Peace”, urged the world to make a New Year resolution “to put peace first”
Guterres made the announcement through the spokesman of the Secretary-General, Stephane Dujarric
Guterres, who stated this while unveiling his 100-day agenda during a meeting with UN Correspondents after his swearing-in on Monday, said his focus would be on gender parity