Unity, funding and decisive action needed to end FGM and protect millions of girls, UN says  

New York: The United Nations has called for collaboration at all levels, and across all sectors of  society, to protect millions of girls and women at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) every year.

'Unity, solidarity and collaboration' can turn tide on terrorism, bolster human rights, says UN chief

New York, Nov 17(Just Earth News): Noting that at least 11,000 terrorist attacks occurred in more than 100 countries last year, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stressed on Thursday that “terrorism is fundamentally the denial and destruction of human rights.”

In the Gaza Strip, UN chief appeals for Palestinian unity; reveals dream of two-state solution

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Visiting Gaza for the first time since taking office as United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres on Wednesday called for Palestinian unity, saying division “only undermines the cause of the Palestinian people.”

Unity within Security Council vital to prevent mass atrocities – UN chief Guterres

New York, Apr 19(Just Earth News): Briefing the Security Council, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday stressed the importance of unity in the 15-member body to effectively address human rights violations as well as to prevent mass atrocities.