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UN Secretary-General António Guterres presented a proposed $3.3 billion programme budget for 2027, $40.8 million below the approved 2026 level. He also outlined further UN80 Initiative reforms and urged Member States to pay their dues on time.
Proposed United Nations programme budget for 2027
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the 7 October attacks and described the continuing suffering of Israelis and Palestinians. He called for the ceasefire in Gaza to become permanent and for humanitarian aid to increase.
More than 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were killed in the 7 October attack.
At a ministerial meeting in New York, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that UNRWA’s work and mandate were at risk because of restrictions, attacks, damaged premises and a severe funding shortfall.
AllegedAntónio Guterres said that nearly 400 UNRWA workforce members in Gaza had been killed.
At the UN Climate Summit 2026 in New York, António Guterres called on countries to create credible, time-bound plans to transition away from fossil fuels and urged greater climate finance for developing countries.
The Group of Twenty accounts for around 80% of global emissions.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres used his annual report speech to warn that global divisions are deepening and urged stronger cooperation on conflicts, inequality, climate change, AI governance and reform of the Security Council.
The 81st U.N. General Assembly debate concluded after leaders focused on AI, Palestine, the Iran war and global inequality. The gathering included calls for Palestinian sovereignty, Gaza reconstruction proposals and talks involving Iran and the United States.
Heads of state and government expected to speak at the General Assembly