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SDNY COURTHOUSE, March 23 –  Antonio Guterres' four years as UN Secretary General have consisted of diplomatic failures, cover-ups of UN sexual abuse and UN bribers, including his own connections with convicted briber CEFC China Energy, and banning of the Press that asked.  

  Now Guterres, charged with racism by his own staff, is trying to steal a second term as SG by blocking all opponents - Inner City Press submitted the required letter and C.V. to force a much needed debate on UN censorship - including by sending this hypocritical letter to staff: "Dear colleagues, I wanted to share with you my message and remarks for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, 21 March. Racism is a vicious global pandemic – dangerous, abhorrent, ugly and everywhere.  It transcends generations, contaminates societies and perpetuates inequality, oppression and marginalization. Our duty, as responsible global citizens, is to eradicate it.  Wherever we see racism, we must condemn it without reservation, without hesitation, without qualification.  I also spoke on this pressing issue in February to the Economic and Social Council and also dealt with the topic in my recent address to the Human Rights Council.  This International Day is an opportunity for all of us to recommit to helping to end the scourge of racism wherever it occurs. To that end, I welcome the various opportunities I have had over the past few months for a candid interaction with staff about this challenge.  This is part of a broader effort, led by the interdepartmental Task Force on Addressing Racism and Promoting Dignity for All, to promote an Organization-wide discussion on this vital issue. As part of the discussion, we organized a survey, which received input from some 20 per cent of UN staff globally.  The findings show that that racism is indeed everywhere, including in the United Nations.  We must do more and better as an Organization to address all forms of discrimination, whether based on race, ethnic or national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or other status.  I have asked the Task Force on Addressing Racism and Promoting Dignity for All to work on a strategic action plan to tackle racism in the workplace.  I encourage all staff to participate in the dialogues and various workstreams of the Task Force.  I encourage you to do your part to ensure our workplace is free from racism and all forms of discrimination.  As the United Nations, let us all commit to lead by example. Sincerely, António Guterres."

 No, insincere Antonio Guterres, the corrupt censor.

Consider this, from the Africa Group, full document here on Inner City Press' DocumentCloud: "6. Note with concern the prevalent reports frequently brought to our attention on possible ongoing discrimination; and, if this is so established, we categorically reject any racism and racial discrimination, as well as other forms of intolerance in the UN system organizations, as it runs contrary to the above-indicated ideals, principles and purposes including those enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. 7. Expect that the Secretary-General and all heads of organizations in the UN system will ensure that in the context of the zero-tolerance policy all reports on allegations of racism and racial discrimination, as well as all other forms of intolerances, are treated seriously and swiftly investigated in a fair and transparent manner, and where such reports are substantiated that stringent accountability and other appropriate measures are implemented without exception; with full assurance for due process and guarantees on whistleblower protection for retaliation against UN staff members who report inappropriate conduct."

But Guterres retaliates, and is a racist, and colonialist. Wake up, UN - no second term.

 If the UN is to retain or even regain any of its credibility, there can be no second term. Just say no to Guterres. Song I here. Watch this site.

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