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As of December 2021, the new Secretary-General of the United Nations is António Guterres. He is a Portuguese politician and diplomat who has been serving as the Secretary-General since January 2017. Guterres is the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations and has been re-elected for a second term, which will run until December 2026.
Guterres has a long and distinguished career in international diplomacy, having served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (2005-2015) and as the Prime Minister of Portugal (1995-2002). He has also held various other positions, including as the President of the Socialist International and as a member of the Portuguese Parliament.
As Secretary-General, Guterres has been a strong advocate for multilateralism, climate action, and human rights. He has also been a vocal critic of nationalism and protectionism, and has emphasized the need for international cooperation to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and conflict.
Some of his key priorities as Secretary-General include:
- Climate action: Guterres has been a strong advocate for urgent action to address climate change, and has called for a global response to the crisis.
- Sustainable development: He has emphasized the need for sustainable development and has called for a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieve a more equitable and prosperous world.
- Human rights: Guterres has been a strong advocate for human rights and has called for greater efforts to protect and promote human rights around the world.
- Peace and security: He has emphasized the need for peaceful conflict resolution and has called for greater efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts around the world.
Overall, António Guterres is widely respected for his leadership and his commitment to promoting peace, sustainable development, and human rights around the world.