Why António Guterres?
His fight for a better world
António Guterres has been secretary-general of the United Nations since 2017. He has been relentlessly warning Member States about the urgency of taking action against the climate crisis, one of the priorities of the United Nations. In his statements he keeps hammering how inaction will no longer enable to maintain a hospital world.
Like many anonymous around the globe, António Guterres has raised his voice for climate action and climate justice. Following topics are at stake:
- Peace and Security
- Human Rights
- Humanitarian Aid
- International Law
Places of interest
UNO related places
UN General Assembly
Where decisions are taken
General information
"The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations has an equal vote."
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"The Assembly meets in regular sessions from September to December each year, and thereafter as required. It discusses specific issues through dedicated agenda items or sub-items, which lead to the adoption of resolutions."
Lisbon, Portugal
Where António Gutierrez was born
General information
Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 544,851.
Good to know
In 1755, the Great Lisbon Earthquake almost destroyed the whole city.
Geneva, Switzerland
52nd session of the Human Rights Council, starting on Feb. 27th 2023
Declaration of A.Guterres at this occasion
"Today I told the UN_HRC that we must make human rights a reality in the lives of people everywhere."
Good to know
"The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted 75 years ago. The Declaration described, for the first time, entitlements that apply to everyone, everywhere, always"."The Council is made up of 47 United Nations Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly."