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Home United Nations

United Nations


The UN is in trouble, but it is still breathing

The UN is in trouble, but it is still breathing

Trump and Netanyahu are outliers in wanting the organisation gone

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António Guterres has failed to respond to a changing global order

António Guterres has failed to respond to a changing global order

The secretary general of the UN has failed to have any impact on Ukraine and Gaza – and some of his big calls have frustrated member states


The United Nations is on its knees, but still breathing

The United Nations is on its knees, but still breathing

From Gaza to Trump, the challenges mount. But at its general assembly this week, the organisation remains the last hope for many people across the world


New York City set for muted UN gathering in the era of Trump

New York City set for muted UN gathering in the era of Trump

At this year’s general assembly big companies will not be turning up en masse to show off their good works


Tom Fletcher may have ‘the toughest job in the world’

Tom Fletcher may have ‘the toughest job in the world’

Heading up the UN’s humanitarian affairs is not a role for the faint-hearted


Richard Branson: ‘We need to fuel innovation that works with nature, not against it’

Richard Branson: ‘We need to fuel innovation that works with nature, not against it’

This World Oceans Day think bigger, listen deeper, act bolder and work together to restore our waters – now


Sylvia Earle: ‘Time is running out for our oceans’

Sylvia Earle: ‘Time is running out for our oceans’

Ratify high seas treaty now to end ‘wild west’ exploitation of Earth’s blue heart


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