António Guterres

United Nations Secretary General

Biography

António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres took office as Secretary-General of the United Nations on 1 January 2017, becoming the ninth person to hold this post. He is the spokesperson for the interests and needs of all, especially the weakest and most vulnerable.

“In these dark times, youth engagement is well-received. Today’s youth are leading movements for climate action, racial justice, gender equality, and more.

António Guterres
UBUNTU WORLD E-SUMMIT: LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE 2021

The pandemic has created a moment of change.

The recovery period is our chance to shape a better future and the Sustainable Development Goals are our roadmap.