António Guterres

Politician, Activist

Portuguese Parede, Cascais, Portugal

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Activist
NationalityPortuguese
Date of Birth30/04/1949
Age77 years
BirthplaceParede, Cascais, Portugal

Latest News about António Guterres

15/06/2026

António Guterres addressed the UN General Assembly on 15 June 2026, emphasizing the urgent need for global climate action and calling for a new international treaty to limit greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. He highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate change on developing nations and urged wealthy countries to fulfill their financial commitments to support climate resilience projects.

02/05/2026

On 2 May 2026, Guterres received the 'Global Peace Award' at the International Peace Conference in Geneva for his decade-long efforts in refugee protection and diplomatic engagement. The award recognized his leadership in mediating conflicts and advancing human rights, particularly his work with the UNHCR and his ongoing role as Secretary-General.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAntónio Manuel de Oliveira Guterres
Famous forBeing the 9th Secretary-General of the United Nations

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorGrey
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolCamões Secondary School in Lisbon
College/UniversityInstituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
Educational QualificationDegrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity (Roman Catholic)
HobbyReading, Playing Chess

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date
First Marriage Year1978
Second Marriage Year2001

Family

FatherVirgílio Dias Guterres (1913-2009)
MotherIlda Cândida dos Reis Oliveira Guterres (1923-2021)
Spouse
  • (1946-1998)
  • (politician)
  • Maria Maria Guterres (1946-1998)
  • Catarina Vaz Pinto (politician, married 2001)
Children
  • - Pedro Guimarães e Melo Guterres (businessman)
  • - Mariana Guimarães e Melo Guterres
  • - Francisco Guterres (stepson)

Career

Politics
Political PartySocialist Party
Political Journey
  • Ministerial assistant to Mario Soares (1974)
  • UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2005-2015)
  • Secretary-General of the UN (1 January 2017 - present)
  • Prime Minister of Portugal (1995-2002)
  • President of the Socialist International (1999-2005)
UN Career
Service Years2005-present
Major Designation(s)
  • UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2005-2015)
  • Secretary-General of the UN (1 January 2017 - present)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
Medals and Awards
  • List of numerous awards and honors received by António Guterres. Please refer to the article text for the complete list.
  • Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal (2002)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (Spain, 2001)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Liberator General San Martín (Argentina, 2001)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Aztec Eagle (Mexico, 2001)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2001)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav (Norway, 2001)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (Estonia, 2001)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog (Denmark, 2001)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Phoenix (Greece, 2001)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania (2001)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle (Estonia, 2001)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross (Slovakia, 2001)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Three Stars (Latvia, 2001)
Honorary PhDs
  • Honorary Doctorate from University of Beira Interior (2010)
  • Honorary Doctorate from Meiji University (2014)
  • Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Carleton University (2016)
  • Honorary Doctorate from European University of Madrid (2016)
  • Honorary Doctorate from University of South Carolina (2017)
  • Honorary Doctorate from Instituto Superior Técnico (2019)
  • Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from The New School (2020)
  • Honorary Doctorate of Law from University of Cambridge (2021)
  • Honorary Doctorate from Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) (2021)
  • Honorary Doctorate from National University of Córdoba (2022)
  • Honorary Degree from Seton Hall University (2022)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. António Guterres relocated to Lisbon, Portugal, following a period in Parede, his birthplace.
2. He initiated his activism early in life, supporting the rights of impoverished individuals.
3. In his youth, he sported a prominent mustache in honor of Salvador Allende.
4. While teaching, he served as a part-time member of the Portuguese Socialist Party.
5. After the Carnation Revolution in 1974, Guterres became a full-time member of the Socialist Party.
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