New York, Sept. 21 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday delivered a powerful statement, calling for a global commitment to silence the guns and end the suffering caused by escalating conflicts worldwide.

In his statement on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, Guterres highlighted the devastating toll of war, a world in which lives are being torn apart, children's futures destroyed, and human dignity tossed aside amid the brutal realities of war.

The United Nations Secretary-General also pointed out that international law is being flagrantly ignored, and countless people are fleeing their homes in search of safety.

"Our warring world is crying out for peace. This year's International Day of Peace urges each of ...