During my visit to Haiti I witnessed a humanitarian crisis of extraordinary proportions driven by insecurity.
Amid severely constrained access & security challenges, @WFP_UNHAS is serving as a daily lifeline for humanitarian operations around the world.
António Guterres
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António Guterres
@antonioguterres
Secretary-General of the @UN.
We will never, ever give up making this world better for everyone, everywhere.
Joined December 2016
- I pay tribute to our colleagues & humanitarian partners in Haiti – the vast majority Haitians themselves – who refuse to give up, despite the dangers. But just over a quarter of our response plan is funded. Haiti is not asking for charity but for the world to keep its word.
- Rangelands cover half the Earth’s land surface, supplying vital food & sustaining over 2 billion people. Yet up to 50% of rangelands are degraded or at risk. On Desertification & Drought Day, let’s ensure that rangelands everywhere thrive for generations to come.00:00
- For the first time in many years, Haiti has a chance to turn a corner - but only if the international community assumes its responsibilities. My appeal from Haiti to the world: Step up. Fund the humanitarian response. Support Haitian institutions & the Gang Suppression Force.00:00
- Today, I met with families in Haiti who have lost everything. Yet, they show remarkable courage & dignity. Their resilience has moved me deeply. These families are not asking for the world’s sympathy. They are waiting for the world’s action.00:00
- Gang violence is paralyzing Haiti, its economy, education system & aid delivery. But the situation can be turned around. Today, I met with the women & men of the Gang Suppression Force. Their deployment offers a real opportunity to curb violence & restore safety & security.
- I have just arrived in Port-au-Prince on a solidarity visit with the people of Haiti. The humanitarian situation here is desperate, but there are faint glimmers of hope. My message to the international community: Stop looking away. We must stand with Haiti.
- I warmly congratulate the US & Iran for having reached a peace deal that provides for an immediate & permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a framework for further negotiations. This represents a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the
- I strongly condemn today's Israeli strikes on Beirut. The strikes took place despite the ceasefire & at a time when the US & Iran are expected to reach an agreement that will pave the way to a peaceful resolution of this conflict. This conflict is having a devastating impact on
- In a world rocked by conflict, it's easy to feel overwhelmed & powerless. But all around us are everyday architects of peace – from volunteers to campaigners & civil society leaders – showing us how to take action to reshape our communities for the better. As we begin the
- The @UN is a promise that when bombs fall, floods rise, or children have nothing to eat, someone will reach out a hand. It takes a special kind of person to uphold that promise; a person prepared to riks it all for others. It's been the privilege of my life to work with people
- Hate speech is a growing threat to peace & security. It divides communities, dehumanizes entire groups, and sets the stage for bloodshed. We must break this outrageous cycle through education, support for those targeted by abuse & stronger interventions by governments &
- Since March, we have witnessed a serious escalation – as Israel intensified its operations in Lebanese territory & Hizbullah fired deeper into Israel. All parties must work towards a diplomatic settlement that fully respects the territorial integrity, sovereignty & political
