UN chief hails Jesse Jackson as civil rights giant and human rights champion

Record ID: 2342525

  • Title: UN chief hails Jesse Jackson as civil rights giant and human rights champion
  • Date: 17th February 2026
  • Summary: DENVER, COLORADO, UNITED STATES (FEBRUARY 19, 2026) (REUTERS) (SOUNDBITE) (English) VIRGINIA GIUFFRE SISTER-IN-LAW, AMANDA ROBERTS, DESCRIBING HOW THE FAMILY RECEIVED THE NEWS OF ANDREW'S ARREST, SAYING: "I believe it was three o'clock in the morning when we got the call from Virginia's very dear friend and publicist, Dean Yvonne Muffling, who has been partnering with us t
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  • Keywords: Jesse Jackson
  • Location: UNITED NATIONS / NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
  • City: UNITED NATIONS / NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
  • Country: US
  • Topics: North America,Government/Politics,United Nations
  • Reuters ID: LVA004632617022026RP1
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  • Story Text: U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday (February 17) that U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was deeply saddened by the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, hailing him as a giant of the civil rights movement in the U.S. and a longtime champion of human rights, equality and justice around the world.
    In a statement, the U.N. chief said Jackson lent his powerful voice to the United Nations’ work against racism and apartheid and in support of universal human rights. He noted that Jackson participated in a number of events at U.N. headquarters over the years, helping amplify global efforts to advance dignity and equality.
    The secretary-general said Jackson’s legacy extended far beyond the U.S., inspiring generations through his advocacy for justice and inclusion on the international stage.
    (Production: Roselle Chen)
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