United Nations, Sep 9 (TIWN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for efforts to help victims of terrorism.

In a message to the UN Global Congress of Victims of Terrorism, he called for progress on three fronts: recognition of victims and solidarity with them, accountability and victims’ access to justice, and a victim-centred approach to counter-terrorism, reports Xinhua news agency.  The unique needs of victims must be acknowledged through the granting of legal status. Their needs should be supported through comprehensive, gender-sensitive services, Guterres said in the message delivered by Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed.  Guterres is in Pakistan for a solidarity visit after last week’s horrendous flooding.