UN chief on UN at 80: Humanity strongest when we stand as one | United Nations Association-UK

Addressing a landmark event in London today (17 Jan) commemorating the 80th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly, Secretary-General António Guterres said the multilateral system “is under threat” and called on civil society “to take a stand.” Speaking at Methodist Central Hall, the very same venue where the first-ever UN General Assembly was held on 10 January 1946, Guterres said, “for eight decades, the General Assembly has been the place the world comes together to help advance peace, promote sustainable development, and safeguard human rights,” and is “the stage on which our shared story plays out.” He said, “today, we are entering a new chapter of that story.” The Secretary-General said, “if this period has taught us anything, it is that our challenges are ever more borderless, and ever more interconnected. And the only way to address them is together. And that requires a robust, responsive and well-resourced multilateral system. Yet as we speak, that system is under threat.” He highlighted the “quiet victories of international cooperation” such as “the wars prevented, the famine averted, the vital treaties secured,” stressing that “if we wish to secure more such victories, we must ensure the full respect of international law and defend multilateralism, strengthening it for our times.” Guterres said, “the world of 2026 is not the world of 1946. As global centres of power shift, we have the potential to build a future that is either more fair — or more unstable.” He said, “in this moment when the values of multilateralism are being chipped away, it is up to us — in our capacity as professionals, as voters, and as members of organizations like the UNA-UK — to take a stand. More than ever, the world needs civil society movements that are fearless and persistent — that make it impossible for leaders to look away.” To conclude, the Secretary-General said, “the General Assembly which we celebrate today exists because of a simple truth — humanity is strongest when we stand as one.”


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The United Nations marks 80 years of its General Assembly's first session in #London

Speaking at Methodist Central Hall, the very same venue where the first-ever UN General Assembly was held on 10 January 1946, Secretary-General António Guterres reflected on the symbolic location of the commemoration. The first General Assembly took place within the same walls four months after the end of the Second World War, in a heavily bombed London where tens of thousands had been killed, a powerful reminder as to why the UN had been created


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Yemen: Dire Humanitarian Crisis, Millions Will Face Acute Hunger - Briefing | United Nations

The Security Council adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution extending until 15 July the Secretary-General’s monthly reporting requirement on Houthi attacks against merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, with 13 votes in favor and two abstentions. Humanitarian officials said insecurity and continued restrictions on UN operations are worsening an already dire crisis. Ramesh Rajasingham said, “the continued detention of 73 UN staff continues to severely restrict critical humanitarian work,” reiterating the Secretary-General’s call for the immediate release of detained UN, NGO and diplomatic personnel. Rajasingham said “any further deterioration in security will worsen Yemen’s already dire humanitarian crisis,” warning of increased displacement and loss of access to life-saving assistance. He said more than 18 million Yemenis – or half the population – “will face acute food insecurity next month,” adding that “tens of thousands” face famine-like conditions and that “women and girls are hit hardest, often eating last and least.”


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How to lead forces for peace, w/Cheryl Pearce |Department of Peacekeeping Operations |Awake at Night

After enlisting at 18, Cheryl Pearce battled rigid gender barriers to rise through the military ranks. Now the UN’s Acting Military Adviser for Peacekeeping Operations, the Australian-born Lieutenant General is the highest ranking woman in uniform within the United Nations. “Peace for me, is seeing communities having food security, having water security, education, knowing, you know, as a mum myself, knowing that my children can grow up to feel like that. They can have a life and a future and fulfill their dreams and goals.” Lieutenant General Pearce knows what it takes to serve in some of the most difficult places on earth, from East Timor to Afghanistan. In this episode, she reflects on the sources of her mental and physical resilience, on making a robust case for peacekeeping in an age of disinformation, and shares why her family wants her to show her chaotic side once in a while. [00:00] Introduction [01:05] Advising global missions and supporting peacekeepers worldwide [03:46] Service, sacrifice, and belief in the UN’s purpose [04:32] Peacekeeping in a more dangerous world [08:51] Redefining peace [09:34] What keeps Cheryl awake at night [10:49] Why invest in peacekeeping? [11:57] The dangers of misinformation and disinformation [13:52] Navigating gender barriers in a male-dominated space [17:35] Perseverance over fear of failure [19:06] A single moment of belief that changed everything [22:08] Leadership, vulnerability, and letting go of perfection [25:55] Motherhood, career, and community [27:58] Deploying while raising a family [30:40] Staying grounded under pressure [34:19] Closing remarks Listen to more Awake at Night episodes https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDFQJEq_0b6hu1e8oxsch9W0D7vkNqt #podcast #UnitedNations #awakeatnight #peacekeeping #women About Awake at Night Hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, the podcast ‘Awake at Night’ is an in-depth interview series focusing on remarkable United Nations staff members who dedicate their career to helping people in parts of the world where they have the hardest lives – from war zones and displacement camps to areas hit by disasters and the devastation of climate change.


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UN Chief's Priorities for 2026 - General Assembly | United Nations

Secretary-General António Guterres said, “That is the paradox of our era: at a time when we need international cooperation the most, we seem to be the least inclined to use it and invest in it. Some seek to put international cooperation on deathwatch. I can assure you: we will not give up.” Addressing the General Assembly for the last time, Guterres set out priorities for the year ahead, pledging to focus his remaining time in office on advancing the Organization’s work. He warned that the global environment is increasingly unstable, saying, “Let’s be clear: the context is chaos. We are a world brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality, and unpredictability,” marked by geopolitical divides, violations of international law, and cuts to development and humanitarian aid. As the United Nations pushes forward with reforms, Guterres said its actions must be anchored in core principles. He urged Member States to fully respect the UN Charter, stating, “The Charter is a compact which binds us all. It is not an à la carte menu, it is prix fixe.” He warned that leaders who selectively follow international law are undermining global order and setting a dangerous precedent. Turning to inequality, Guterres highlighted the concentration of wealth, noting that the top one percent holds 43 percent of global financial assets and that the richest 500 individuals added $2.2 trillion to their fortunes last year. He said, “The concentration of power and wealth in so few hands is morally indefensible,” calling it a clear danger to the promise of equal rights and dignity. The Secretary-General said peace remains central to the UN’s mission, but warned that ongoing conflicts have trapped millions in cycles of violence, hunger and displacement. He said, “The suffering cannot go on.” On Gaza, Guterres welcomed the start of Phase Two of the ceasefire and reiterated that that humanitarian aid must flow unimpeded. He said the ceasefire must be fully implemented and the way cleared toward “an irreversible path to a two-state solution in accordance with international law.” He also addressed other conflicts, calling for renewed efforts to stop the fighting in Ukraine and Sudan. He said, “From Yemen to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, from Haiti to the Sahel to Myanmar and around the world, we must never give up in the pursuit for peace.” Linking peace to rights, Guterres said, “Peace with justice means peace grounded in international law and on human rights,” and warned of shrinking civic space worldwide. He said he was “deeply concerned by the violent repression in Iran.” Concluding, Guterres urged unity in an age of division, warning that racism, xenophobia and religious bigotry are corroding societies. While acknowledging states’ rights to manage borders and security, he said migrants and refugees also have rights that must be respected, calling on countries “to build welcoming societies, not walled-off citadels.”


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Fighting hunger in a world of plenty, with Jean-Martin Bauer | UN ‘Awake at Night’ podcast teaser

Jean-Martin Bauer was just a teenager when a visit to his uncle’s Haitian rice farm planted the seed of his life-long passion for food security. Now Director of Food Security and Nutrition Analysis at the World Food Programme (WFP) he works to feed hungry people worldwide. “Even now, even during these dark times … there are opportunities to sow seeds for a better future.” The world faces a global hunger crisis, with a record 319 million people currently not getting enough to eat. The author of a recent book on hunger in the Twenty-First Century, Jean-Martin Bauer reflects in this episode on the human cost of famine in Gaza and Sudan, the impact of funding cuts on the most vulnerable, and explains why the best solutions are those closest to home. Listen to the full episode on www.un.org/en/awake-at-night, UN YouTube or your favourite podcast platforms. About Awake at Night Hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, the podcast ‘Awake at Night’ is an in-depth interview series focusing on remarkable United Nations staff members who dedicate their career to helping people in parts of the world where they have the hardest lives – from war zones and displacement camps to areas hit by disasters and the devastation of climate change. Awake at Night Website https://www.un.org/en/awake-at-night


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"Multilateral system is under heavy attack” - General Assembly President's Presser | United Nations

President of the United Nations General Assembly Annalena Baerbock said “We are at a more decisive crossroads than at the beginning of this 80th session. The multilateral system is not only under pressure; the multilateral system is under heavy attack.” Speaking to reporters at UN Headquarters in New York today (14 Jan), Annalena Baerbock said her priorities for the remainder of the session focus on institutional defense and reform. She said, “I invited Member States to symbolically recommit to our shared principles and values by signing the 80th Anniversary Charter poster ahead of Charter Day.” She added Member States echoed that call. Baerbock said changes in global politics require new approaches. She said, “The political and diplomatic ecosystem has undergone drastic changes, and we can't expect the old ways of working to suffice.” Baerbock said Member States are engaging with reform efforts, “The UN80 initiative, while not coming at the most desirable time or in the best condition, is overdue.” Baerbock said the selection of the next Secretary-General is another priority this year, with interactive dialogues with candidates are scheduled for April. She said the process will include Member States and civil society. PGA said, “Our choice of who will lead this organization is a chance to send a clear message in this turbulent time about who we are and what the United Nation stands for.”


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