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Today, peace is under threat. But each of us can nurture the conditions needed for a peaceful world to flourish. Ringing the Peace Bell at @UN HQ is a tradition to commemorate #PeaceDay. May the call for peace we make here ring out around the world.

It’s 2024 and yet, achieving gender equality remains a distant goal. We will only reduce poverty and inequality when we truly see women’s rights as our common objective.

At a time of global division, science can be a powerful unifying force. I fully endorse the Statement on Trust in Science issued by my Scientific Advisory Board. un.org/scientific-adv…

As we open the 79th #UNGA#OurCommonFuture. Let’s get there together.

Despite extremely difficult circumstances, more than 560,000 children in Gaza have been vaccinated against polio during the first round of our emergency campaign. My gratitude to health workers, partners & all involved to ensure we reached 90% vaccination coverage.

More than 1 million people have been affected by floods in Nigeria. Borno State, which I visited two years ago, has been the hardest hit. The @UN is providing meals, shelter, health services & more emergency assistance, and we’ll continue to support those in need.

Today, peace is under threat. But each of us can nurture the conditions needed for a peaceful world to flourish. Ringing the Peace Bell at @UN HQ is a tradition to commemorate #PeaceDay. May the call for peace we make here ring out around the world.

Left unchecked, the dangers posed by artificial intelligence could have serious implications for democracy, peace, and stability. It is critical to ensure effective governance of AI at all levels, including internationally. AI must serve humanity equitably and safely.

At a time when multilateralism is under severe strain, the Montreal Protocol stands out as a symbol of hope. The ozone layer, once an ailing patient, is on the road to recovery. When countries show political resolve for the common good, change is possible.