António Guterres is the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations, in office since 1 January 2017, and re-elected for a second term starting in 2022. Born on 30 April 1949 in Lisbon, Portugal, he studied electrical engineering at the Instituto Superior Técnico and later entered politics as a member of the Socialist Party.

He served as Prime Minister of Portugal (1995–2002), during which he promoted social and economic reforms and played an active role in European affairs. From 2005 to 2015, he was United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), where he led one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations during major refugee crises.

As UN Secretary-General, Guterres has prioritized conflict prevention, climate action, gender equality, digital cooperation, and reform of the UN system to make it more responsive and inclusive. He is widely recognized for his commitment to multilateralism, human dignity, and sustainable development.