Refugee Quotes by Antonio Guterres

Thus, on this World Refugee Day, let us take time to recognize and draw inspiration from these ordinary people who have shown such extraordinary…

— Antonio Guterres

Migration powers economic growth, reduces inequalities, and connects diverse societies. Yet it is also a source of political tensions and human tragedies.

— Antonio Guterres

As populations continue to increase, and the climate continues to deteriorate, and as people flock in ever increasing numbers to large, underdeveloped cities, the…

— Antonio Guterres

The governments of south Sudan must make sure that everybody will get a nationality - that nobody will become stateless because of this separation.

— Antonio Guterres

Our own objective is to make Africa overcome its difficulties, to make Africa a continent of hope, to make Africa a continent of the…

— Antonio Guterres

Conflicts are multiplying - people are suffering. But we don't give up, because we know every man, woman, and child deserves a life of…

— Antonio Guterres

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

— Antonio Guterres

We must make sure that when someone sees the Blue Flag, she or he can say, 'I am protected.'

— Antonio Guterres

It is essential to understand that the U.N.'s strength lies in its values. The values enshrined in the Charter, the values the U.N. stands…

— Antonio Guterres

The United Nations needs to be nimble, efficient, and effective.

— Antonio Guterres

I think Australia is an extremely relevant partner and a key instrument for the stability, the progress, and the support of the East Timorese.

— Antonio Guterres

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

— Antonio Guterres

There's corruption in many parts of the world.

— Antonio Guterres

Far too often, girls are not given the space and opportunities they need to achieve their full potential.

— Antonio Guterres

Stateless people are hidden. During the 2011 refugee crises, it was obvious that people were fleeing Somalia and Libya - there was a lot…

— Antonio Guterres