UN chief Antonio Guterres
Guterres urges Taliban to lift ban on Afghan women working for UN
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges Afghanistan’s de facto authorities to lift restrictions on women and girls, reverse the UN work ban, and ensure their full participation in society.
September 8, 2026
World must not let AI 'vibe-code' humanity's future: UN chief
With AI advancing at "runaway speed," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautions that "an experiment is being run on our own societies, without a plan and without consent."
July 6, 2026
UN chief fears for ‘millions’ of Palestinians amid UNRWA funding cut
The secretary-general says further funding cuts for UNRWA could "push conditions beyond the breaking point."
July 1, 2026
UN chief says 'diplomatic avenues' available to stop war in Lebanon
UN chief Antonio Guterres said the fighting in Lebanon should be stopped through talks, not war. He urged all sides to stop fighting and use talks, diplomacy, and UN rules and resolutions to find peace.
March 14, 2026
Guterres warns UN risks 'imminent financial collapse'
The UN faces chronic budget problems because some member states do not pay their mandatory contributions in full, while others do not pay on time, forcing it into hiring freezes and cutbacks.
January 30, 2026