UN Chief António Guterres' Message to Young Leaders on Global Challenges

A World in Crisis

• 🌍 The world is facing extremely difficult times with raging conflicts, rising tensions, and environmental crises.
• ⚠️ Humanitarian needs are at record highs, human rights are under assault, and hate speech and misinformation are spreading rapidly.

The Need for Global Solidarity

• 🤝 Global solidarity and the United Nations are more crucial than ever to address these challenges.
• 💡 Young leaders' engagement, energy, creativity, and courage are vital for finding solutions.

Building a Better Future

• 🕊️ Together, we can solve shared challenges, heal divisions, repair relations, and build peace.
• 🆘 We must extend a helping hand to those affected by war, climate catastrophe, and hunger.
• ⚖️ Ensuring justice and equality for women, girls, and all marginalized communities is a key objective.

Empowering Young People

• 🚀 The United Nations is committed to giving young people a stronger voice in international affairs.
• ✅ The UN is proud to be an ally to young leaders and counts on them to be a force for positive change.