‘Equal rights cannot wait’ on International Day of Women in Multilateralism
Jan 27, 2023, at 09:05 pm
New York: The head of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday underlined the need to achieve gender equality globally and fight hate speech, particularly that which targets women and girls online.
Multilateralism still ‘only way’ to address common challenges: Shahid
Oct 02, 2021, at 09:27 pm
New York: Multilateralism remains “the only way to address common challenges”, UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid told journalists on Friday, in his first press conference since the conclusion of the annual High-Level Week.
COVID-19 highlights need for renewed, inclusive multilateralism: UN chief
Jul 18, 2020, at 03:40 pm
New York: With the COVID-19 pandemic putting development gains at risk, exposing vulnerabilities and inequalities both within and among nations, the UN Secretary-General is urging governments to reexamine how they work together to solve global challenges.
Multilateralism must weather 'challenges of today and tomorrow' Guterres tells Paris Peace Forum
Nov 12, 2019, at 09:27 am
New York/IBNS: In a speech to the Paris Peace Forum in Paris on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that to thrive, multilateralism had to adapt, mindful that “conflicts persist, creating suffering and displacement: our world is unsettled”.
Effective multilateralism the antidote to today’s ‘divisions’, Holy See tells UN Assembly
Sep 29, 2019, at 10:44 pm
New York: As a precondition for addressing so many of today’s greatest challenges, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, State Secretary of the Holy See, told the United Nations on Saturday morning that “galvanizing effective multilateralism” is one of the most important priorities for the international community.
Multilateralism’s ‘proven record of service’ is focus of first-ever International Day
Apr 25, 2019, at 08:44 am
New York, Apr 25 (IBNS): The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace “underscores the value of international cooperation for the common good”, according to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres marking its first-ever observance on Wednesday.
New Zealand Prime Minister calls any breakdown of multilateralism ‘catastrophic’
Sep 28, 2018, at 09:07 am
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS): The collapse of multilateralism would be “catastrophic,” Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, said on Thursday in her first speech at the United Nations General Assembly.
Sep 26, 2018, at 09:46 am
New York, Sept 26 (IBNS): With a call to multilateralism and shared work towards sustainable development and equality for all, María Fernanda Espinosa formally inaugurated the seventy-third general debate of the of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a complex world, ‘we need to take the right road’: outgoing General Assembly President
Sep 18, 2018, at 08:38 am
New York, Sept 18 (IBNS): The outgoing UN General Assembly President, Miroslav LajÄák, called on the global community on Monday to remain steadfast in support of multilateralism, reiterating that it is the only way to address the complex and growing challenges facing the world.
Embrace ‘people-centered multilateralism,’ UN-civil society forum urges
Aug 24, 2018, at 09:10 am
New York, Aug 24 (IBNS):Thursday afternoon, the 67th United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)/Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Conference concluded, pledging to “uplift those whose human rights are most under threat and to protect our planet by living in harmony with nature.”
Multilateralism: The only path to address the world’s troubles, signals Guterres
Aug 15, 2018, at 09:47 am
New York, Aug 15 (IBNS): As the world’s problems grow, multilateralism represents to best path to meet the challenges that lie ahead, said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday, launching his annual report.