Art is one of the most powerful ways we can express our humanity and forge bonds with one another. As we mark #WorldArtDay amidst a global pandemic, join me in thanking artists around the world for continuing to be a source of inspiration, solace, and connection.

Nearly 12 million girls are married off each year. Child marriage is a tragedy that locks girls & women in a cycle of poverty & violence. We must #ENDChildMarriage now. More from UNFPA: unf.pa/bod

This World Health Workers Week, I salute all health heroes for their unwavering commitment amid #COVID19. The best way to honour them is ensuring they can do their job safely, giving them priority access to vaccines & getting them the support they need for their critical work.

Landmines, explosive remnants of war & improvised explosive devices represent the worst of humanity. But efforts to eradicate them reflect humanity at its best. My update to the United Nations Security Council on the progress so far, and what remains to be done.

The world needs to move beyond offering platitudes to young people. We need to meaningfully engage youth in matters that affect their future. The United Nations #Youth2030 strategy is our commitment to strengthen our work with & for young people.

Rwanda experienced one of the most painful chapters in modern human history, but its people have rebuilt from the ashes. The people of Rwanda have shown us the power of justice and reconciliation, and the possibility of progress.

The genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda remains in our collective conscience as among the most horrific events in recent human history. To prevent history from repeating, we must counter hate-driven movements & push for the full respect of all members of society.

The global economic response to #COVID19 has been fragmented, limited and late. Developing countries urgently need access to additional financial support to respond to the pandemic and invest in a sustainable recovery.