"When counterterrorist policies are used to suppress peaceful protests and legitimate opposition movements, shut down debate, target human rights defenders, or stigmatize minorities, they fail, and we all lose. Indeed, such responses may cause further resentment and instability and contribute to radicalization."
Portuguese politician and diplomat serving as the ninth secretary-general of the United Nations since 2017. He previously served as prime minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002 and as United Nations high commissioner for refugees from 2005 to 2015. His public career has focused on diplomacy, humanitarian issues, and multilateral cooperation.