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The preambular words of the UN Charter displayed at the United Nations Headquarters, in New York.

Eighty years on, UN Charter marked by reflection, resolve – and a run

UN Affairs
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School children in Bogotá, Colombia hold signs promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Bold new initiative aims to strengthen and improve the UN, senior officials tell Member States

UN Affairs
… of people it serves.   … The informal meeting on the UN80 Initiative also provided a chance for ambassadors to … launched by Secretary-General António Guterres in March. UN80 is centred around three workstreams focused on … budgets and growing political divisions.  “ I think the UN80 Initiative is often characterised, but I think …
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The principles of the UN Charter are the foundation of the Organization’s work—guiding its mission to promote peace, development, and human rights for all.

UN80 Initiative: What it is – and why it matters to the world

UN Affairs
… effort to strengthen how it serves people everywhere. The UN80 Initiative, unveiled in March by Secretary-General … Ryder, Under-Secretary-General for Policy and chair of the UN80 Task Force. Known as the UN80 Initiative, this process seeks not only to improve …
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Guy Ryder, Under Secretary-General for Policy and Chair of the UN80 taskforce

Why the UN80 initiative matters for multilateralism: A conversation with UN Policy chief Guy Ryder

UN Interviews
… how it delivers for people around the world. The UN80 Initiative seeks to make the UN more nimble, efficient … UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Policy and Chair of the UN80 Task Force. … … Why the UN80 initiative matters for multilateralism: A conversation …
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Annalena Baerbock, President-elect of the General Assembly at its eightieth session addresses delegations after her election.

Germany’s Annalena Baerbock elected President of the 80th General Assembly

UN Affairs
… and engagement with civil society and youth.   UN80 initiative Ms. Baerbock also touched on the UN80 initiative, which was launched by Secretary-General António Guterres in March . “ The UN80 Initiative should not be a mere cost-cutting exercise ,” …
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A midwife nurse speaks with a woman at a maternity hospital in Khartoum, Sudan. (file photo)

UN’s lifesaving programmes under threat as budget crisis hits hard

Humanitarian Aid
… Secretary-General António Guterres in March launched the UN80 initiative to improve efficiency, streamline operations …
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Former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock of Germany speaks during the General Assembly informal interactive dialogue with the candidate for the position of President of the General Assembly for the eightieth session.

UN needed ‘more than ever before’ says Germany’s candidate to head General Assembly

UN Affairs
… maximize its impact, implementation must be linked to the UN80 Initiative.  Launched in March by Secretary-General …
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The Secretariat Building at United Nations Headquarters, in New York.

UN chief calls for major reforms to cut costs and improve efficiency

UN Affairs
… than ever. ” Three main objectives Launched in March , the UN80 Initiative centres on three priorities: enhancing … restructuring. ” In conclusion, he highlighted that the UN80 Initiative is a “significant opportunity” to strengthen …
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Secretary-General António Guterres briefs the media about the UN80 Initiative.

Guterres prioritises UN reform to ensure taxpayers’ money reaches those in need

UN Affairs
… we do ,” he said. As the UN turns 80 this year, the UN80 Initiative builds on ongoing efforts, including the Pact … urgency and ambition. ” Not just about numbers Under the UN80 Initiative, a dedicated internal Task Force led by …
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Philemon Yang (left), President of the 79th session of the General Assembly, briefs on his priorities for 2025.

2025 agenda: ‘We must not let opportunities pass,’ says UN Assembly President

UN Affairs
… of us.” Consultations are also underway for a potential UN80 Summit in September to further celebrate the milestone.  …
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