UN for building more equitable world
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has put focus on collective efforts to create a more just, sustainable and equitable world.
"And, together, I understand we can - and can - create a more just, sustainable and equitable world," he said in a note marking the International Day of Peace that falls on September 21.
The International Day of Peace is specialized in urging warring parties everywhere to lay down their weapons and work for harmony.
The focus of the year’s International Day of Peace is “Shaping Peace Together.”
"Nowadays of physical distancing, we might not exactly manage to stand next to one another. But we should still stand together for peace," said the UN chief.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world, Guterres said, this call is more important than ever before. "That’s why I appealed for a global ceasefire in March."
He said the world faces a common enemy - a deadly virus that's triggering immense suffering, destroying livelihoods, adding to international tensions and exacerbating already formidable peace and security challenges.
In that spirit, and to mark our 75th anniversary, Guterres said the United Nations is bringing persons together for a global conversation about shaping our future and forging peace in trying times.
