UN values and principles needed ‘now more than ever’, Guterres says in UN Day message — Global Issues
The United Nations was born from the ashes of the Second World War and marks the anniversary of its entry into force in 1945. Charter of the United Nationsits founding documents.
Mr. Guterres described the UN as “Product of Hope” because it embodies hope and determination beyond global conflict, into a new era of global cooperation.
‘Tested like never before’
“Today, our organization is being tested like never before. But the United Nations was created for moments like these,” he said.
“Now, more than ever, we need to give values and principles afterward uncharted everywhere in the world. ”
The Secretary-General emphasized why the UN is so essential today, as it is “an opportunity for peace and an end to conflicts that endanger life, our future and global progress”.
Make differences
The UN is also working to end extreme poverty, reduce inequality and rescue Sustainable development goals (SDGs), agreed by all 193 UN member states in 2015.
Mr. Guterres pointed out the role of the United Nations in protecting the planet, including Breaking the global addiction to fossil fuels and Start the Renewable Energy Revolution.
He also highlighted how the UN is “balancing the scale of opportunity and freedom” for women and girls, while ensuring human rights for all.
“As we mark UN Day, let’s renew our hope and faith in what humanity can achieve when we work as onein global solidarity,” his message concluded.
Restoring trust between nations
UN General Assembly President Csaba Kőrösi said: “Global crises multiply and are interconnected, including increasingly severe natural disasters, making it clear that “we don’t have the time.” to lose” and to achieve sustainable development, said UN General Assembly President Csaba Kőrösi.
His message for UN Day focuses on how the global body has two urgent parallel missions: managing crises and driving transformation.
“The UN can do this in its own home, but the most important thing is what member states do at home on the basis of common knowledge,” said Mr. Kőrösi.
“The organization works on practical solutions, based on the results of science and the principle of solidarity. However, to achieve breakthrough, mutual trust must also be restored among Member States,” he added.
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4th graders take a class at the new school, which was rebuilt after it was destroyed by fighting in the Kasai-Oriental province of the Republic of Congo.
Education can’t wait
The head of a United Nations education fund is calling for donors increase support so that the 222 million children and young people around the world experiencing long-term emergencies and crises can continue to learn.
Yasmine Sherif, Director of Education can’t wait.
“Without education – especially for those who have suffered in wars, climate disasters and those who are forcibly displaced – how can we achieve the United Nations vision? It is logically and humanely impossible,” she said in her message for UN Day.
High price to pay
Sherif noted that 77 years after the publication of the United Nations Charter, the world is facing unprecedented insecurity, new and ongoing armed conflicts, as well as displacement. record.
It is the boys and girls who survive in this devastating context, who cannot access quality and continuing education, who pay the price.
“During the senseless war in Ukraine, we witnessed targeted attacks on schools and other civilian targets,” she said. “All attacks on schools and students violate the Charter of the United Nations, international humanitarian law and Safe Schools Statement. ”
Mrs. Sherif said that by provide education for all children and young people during emergencies and protracted crises“We can bridge the gap between the UN’s powerful vision and the brutal reality on the ground.”
