Stéphane Dujarric is the Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres. He was appointed to this position in February 2014 by the previous Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.

As Spokesperson, Mr. Dujarric provides information to the global media on the activities of the Secretary-General and the entire United Nations system, through daily live-streamed briefings, official statements, media interviews and off-the-record conversations. He and his team advise the Secretary-General and other senior UN officials on their media interactions, and coordinate interviews and briefings with media outlets around the world.

Mr. Dujarric began his career with the United Nations 22 years ago as an Associate Spokesperson. After serving as chief spokesperson for former Secretary-General Kofi Annan from 2005 to 2006, he led communications teams in senior roles across the UN system. As Director of News and Media, he oversaw the UN's television, radio and photo operations, and as Director of Communications for the United Nations Development Programme, he helped to tell the UN’s story around the world.

Prior to joining the United Nations, Mr. Dujarric worked for ABC television news for almost ten years as a journalist and producer in New York, London and Paris.  

Born in France, Mr. Dujarric is a graduate of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in Washington DC.

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