Commentary / World May 25, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 on Africa

Global solidarity with Africa is an imperative.

World | United Nations Day special Oct 24, 2018

Honoring firm commitment to peace

United Nations Day marks the birthday of our founding Charter — the landmark document that embodies the hopes, dreams and aspirations of "we the peoples." Every day, the women and men of the United Nations work to give practical meaning to that Charter. Despite the odds ...

Commentary / World Sep 20, 2018

Kofi Annan was the United Nations

The world should continue to heed the former secretary-general's voice of grace and reason, of morality and solidarity.

Commentary / World Jun 27, 2018

Uniting the world against the threat of terrorism

A concerted multilateral response at global, regional and national levels is needed to defeat the transnational threat of terrorism.

Commentary / World Jan 11, 2018

Toward a new global compact on migration

Developing an international network of legal migration would go a long way toward reducing refugee crises.

National | UNITED NATIONS DAY Oct 24, 2017

Creating a peaceful and just world

Our world faces many grave challenges. Widening conflicts and inequality. Extreme weather and deadly intolerance. Security threats — including nuclear weapons. We have the tools and wealth to overcome these challenges. All we need is the will. The world's problems transcend borders. We have to transcend our differences to transform ...