UN's work and mission 'more vital than ever': Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said that the organization's work and mission are "more vital than ever" in the face of the many challenges facing the world today. In his annual report to the UN General Assembly, Guterres highlighted the organization's work on a range of issues, including peace and security, development, human rights, and climate change. He said that the UN is "the only multilateral body with the global reach and mandate to address the interconnected challenges we face." Guterres pointed to the UN's role in helping to resolve conflicts, providing humanitarian assistance to people in need, and promoting sustainable development. He also said that the UN is playing a leading role in the fight against climate change. "The UN is more needed than ever," Guterres said. "We are facing a perfect storm of crises: war, hunger, climate change, and inequality. The world needs the UN to be stronger than ever before." G...