"This year, we pay special tribute to women humanitarians and the huge difference they make for millions of women, men and children in urgent need."
To fight Ebola, we need freedom of movement, we need access, we need security…Ebola does not wait — ANTÓNIO GUTERRES
UN Photo/Martine Perret Secretary-General António Guterres visits the Mangina Ebola treatment centre in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Before entering the town, his shoes are being disinfected.
"This year, we pay special tribute to women humanitarians and the huge difference they make for millions of women, men and children in urgent need."
“Today, we celebrate the young people, youth-led organizations, Governments and others who are working to transform education and uplift young people everywhere.”
"Sexual violence in conflict is a threat to our collective security and a stain on our common humanity... Together, we can and must replace impunity with justice; and indifference with action."
"Protecting and restoring land – and better using it – can reduce forced migration, improve food security and spur economic growth. It can also help us to address the global climate emergency."
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