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Antonio Guterres

Profession : Politician

Birth : April 30, 1949

Migratory birds connect people, ecosystems, and nations. They are symbols of peace and of an interconnected planet.

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I am a multilateralist. I am deeply convinced that there is no other way to deal with global challenges than with global responses, and organised in a multilateral way.

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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.

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Our own objective is to make Africa overcome its difficulties, to make Africa a continent of hope, to make Africa a continent of the future, to make Africa a pillar of the world in which we live - not seen as a problem but seen as an opportunity.

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Gender equality has a transformative effect that is essential to fully functioning communities, societies, and economies.

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Stateless people are hidden. During the 2011 refugee crises, it was obvious that people were fleeing Somalia and Libya - there was a lot of international attention. Statelessness goes undetected because stateless people are in legal limbo and are afraid to show up.

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Preventing conflict means going back to basics - strengthening institutions and building resilient societies.

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India is a country that has no direct interests in some areas of global conflict. It has very good relations with countries in conflict or countries facing difficult security situations, and I believe Indian diplomacy is very well received. India is a bridge-builder, an honest broker, and a messenger of peace.

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The facts are clear. Our oceans are a mess.

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There is never a humanitarian solution for a humanitarian crisis. The solutions for the humanitarian crisis are always political ones.

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Empowering women and girls is the only way to protect their rights and make sure they can realise their full potential.

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As a global society, we have the technology, resources and the know-how to make a massive difference to living standards everywhere, including for refugees.

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The twenty-first century will be characterized by the mass movement of people being pushed and pulled within and beyond their borders by conflict, calamity, or opportunity.

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You see in Islam, you see in Christianity, you see in Africa, in different religions, in Buddhism and Hinduism, there is a strong commitment to refugee protection.

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Denying the rights of women and girls is not only wrong in itself; it has a serious social and economic impact that holds us all back.

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To give to those in need is a central pillar of Islam.

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It's true that globalization, with all its fantastic improvements in the world and the technological progress linked to it, has increased inequality at country level, especially inside countries. And there are people that were left behind - people, sectors, regions - that has created a sense of frustration in the rust belts of the world.

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Nowhere in the world has the use of force alone resolved a conflict.

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In all circumstances in the world - even the most difficult circumstances - we need to push for dialogue.

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We live in a... chaotic world.

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