UN Secretary-General on the 80th Anniversary of the UN Charter

The UN Charter: A Seed of Hope

• 🕊️ Eighty years ago, from the ashes of war, the UN Charter was established as a declaration of hope and a foundation for international cooperation.
• 🤝 The UN serves as a meeting ground for rivals, a platform for all voices, and an engine for human rights, sustainable development, and humanitarian action.
• 🌍 The Charter has provided the tools to save lives, deliver hope, and is directly linked to the prevention of a third world war.

Enduring Mission and Current Challenges

• 📈 While the UN has celebrated the end of some wars, it has also witnessed the start of others, alongside progress in some areas and setbacks in others.
• ⚠️ Today, there are assaults on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter like never before, including the threat of force, violations of international law, and the targeting of civilians.
• ⚖️ The Charter is not optional or an "à la carte menu"; it is the bedrock of international relations, and violations of its principles must not be normalized.

Renewing Commitment to the Charter

• 🌐 There is a critical need to respect and renew commitment to international law, adapt to a multipolar and digital world, and address global shocks with unity.
• 👥 Opening doors to civil society, youth, and the private sector is essential for building stronger, renewed, inclusive multilateralism adapted for the 21st century.
• 🚀 Member states have reaffirmed their commitment to the Charter through the Pact for the Future, and on this anniversary, all are urged to live up to its spirit, letter, and the future it calls for: peace, justice, and progress.