"Nagasaki and Hiroshima remind us to put peace first every day; to work on conflict prevention and resolution, reconciliation, and dialogue; and to tackle the roots of conflict and violence."
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Antonio Guterres, born on April 30, 1949, in Lisbon, Portugal, is a distinguished diplomat and politician renowned for his role as the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations since January 2017. With a rich background as the Prime Minister of Portugal and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees from 2005 to 2015, Guterres has dedicated his career to addressing global issues, particularly in humanitarian crises and climate change. His unwavering commitment to multilateralism and sustainable development marks his enduring legacy on the world stage.
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"Humanitarian response, sustainable development, and sustaining peace are three sides of the same triangle."
Antonio Guterres"It's widely recognized that there is no peace without development and no development without peace; it is also true that there is no peace and sustainable development without respect for human rights."
Antonio Guterres"Clearly, the response to terrorism and violent extremism must respect human rights and comply with international law. That is not just a question of justice but of effectiveness."
Antonio Guterres"The fact that societies are becoming increasingly multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multi-religious is good. Diversity is a strength, not a weakness."
Antonio Guterres"Gender equality has a transformative effect that is essential to fully functioning communities, societies, and economies."
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