🇺🇳 Stream@UNGA: How is the UN meeting new challenges at 75? | The Stream

Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “🇺🇳 Stream@UNGA: How is the UN meeting new challenges at 75? | The Stream” – below is their description.

The United Nations is this year marking the 75th anniversary of its rise from the ashes of World War II – after which it promised it would prevent a war of that magnitude happening again. There will be no room, however, for major celebrations at the General Assembly in New York next week. Due to the coronavirus pandemic most of the event will be held remotely, as delegates focus on protecting the principle of multilateralism and closing in on the Sustainable Development Goals. Perhaps another reason for the muted tone of any festivities is that the milestone comes at a difficult time for the world body – a global pandemic, poverty, hunger, climate change, conflict and populism stalk the world. A growing number of autocratic governments are lashing out at the organisation. Several nations are turning their backs on multilateralism in favour of nationalist policies. The UN, though, has nonetheless made strides in development, peacekeeping, emergency aid and health. The world war that the organisation was has always strived to prevent has not happened. And the UN still has ambitions. The Sustainable Development Goals – which were adopted in 2015 and that aim to end poverty, protect the planet and more – are 10 years from deadline. While critics say not nearly enough has been done, UN officials plead patience. So what does the future look like for the United Nations? In this episode of The Stream, we are joined by UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed and Melissa Fleming, Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications. We’ll discuss the highs and lows of the past 75 years and ask her what the future holds for the global community at a time of unprecedented challenges for the UN. Join the conversation: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AJStream FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/AJStream Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe #aljazeeraenglish #UNGA #ajstream #unitednations

Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel

Got a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.


About This Source - Al Jazeera English

The video item below is a piece of English language content from Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera is a Qatari state-funded broadcaster based in Doha, Qatar, owned by the Al Jazeera Media Network.

Recent from Al Jazeera English:

Can international justice stop israel? | inside story 1

Can international justice stop Israel? | Inside Story

A prolonged dry spell across the Indian-administered Kashmir

US march for life: Abortion rights likely issue in Nov election

In This Story: Climate Change

Climate Change is the name commonly given to the notion that the Earth is undergoing a changing climate as a result of human activity, including notable leaders, scientists and naturalists including Sir David Attenborough.

Climate change includes both the global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases, and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns.

2 Recent Items: Climate Change

LONGi: China takes center stage in global renewable energy transformation

Watch: Davos 2024 – Rebuilding Confidence

In This Story: New York

New York is a state in the northeastern U.S., known for New York City and towering Niagara Falls. NYC’s island of Manhattan is home to the Empire State Building, Times Square and Central Park. The Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan with the borough of Brooklyn. The iconic Statue of Liberty stands in New York Harbor. To the east, Long Island has beaches, the Montauk Lighthouse, the ritzy Hamptons and Fire Island.

1 Recent Items: New York

Bickering Couple Can’t Run A Restaurant | Kitchen Nightmares

In This Story: The Ashes

The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between England and Australia. The term originated in a satirical obituary published in a British newspaper, The Sporting Times, immediately after Australia’s 1882 victory at The Oval, its first Test win on English soil.

The competition alternates between England and Australia, who host every two years (this varies a little based on the Southern Hemisphere having summer during Northern Hemisphere’s winter), the Ashes is a series of five Test matches, which are each played over five days.

7 Recent Items: The Ashes

Searching for veterans’ ashes for two decades in Taiwan

‘The Ferryman of Souls’ helps ashes of veterans back home

Captain Cummins has the last laugh | Media Bites

Innings To Secure The Ashes! | Kevin Pietersen’s Superb 158 at The Oval | England v Australia 2005

Remnant 2: The Awakened King DLC – Official Launch Trailer

Turkey turns 100: A future global power? – BBC News

Remnant 2 – Official The Awakened King DLC 1 Teaser Trailer

In This Story: World War II

World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world’s countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers.

1 Recent Items: World War II

Zelenskiy Gives Passionate Appeal for More Ukraine Aid at Davos

Leave a Comment

We don't require your email address, or your name, for anyone to leave a comment. If you do add an email address, you may be notified if there are replies to your comment - we won't use it for any other purpose. Please make respectful comments, which add value, and avoid personal attacks on others. Links are not allowed in comments - 99% of spam comments, attempt to post links. Please describe where people may find additional information - for example "visit the UN website" or "search Google for..." rather than posting a link. Comments failing to adhere to these guidelines will not be published.