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U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres: My Vision for
Revitalizing the United Nations
Jan 09, 2017 at 7:47 AM EST
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When I was growing up reading history books as a young student, it seemed all wars had a 73 comments
winner. Yet in today's wars, it is increasingly clear that no one wins. Everyone loses.
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Look no further than the horrifying bloodshed in Syria. A conflict in one country is creating ← Back To Homepage
instability on a global scale. Years of brutal fighting have brought chaos to an entire region, with
tremors felt around the world. Decades of economic development have been reversed. Millions
more children and young people are vulnerable to the cycle of dispossession, underdevelopment,
radicalization and conflict.
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Around the world, conflicts have become more complex and interlinked—producing gross
violations of international humanitarian law and human rights abuses. People are fleeing their
homes on a scale not seen for decades. Global terrorism threatens every region. Meanwhile,
climate change, population growth, rapid urbanization, food insecurity and water scarcity are
adding to the tensions and instability.
The greatest shortcoming of the international community today is its failure to prevent conflict
and maintain global security. As secretary-general of the United Nations, I have called for a surge
in diplomacy for peace and appealed for 2017 to be a year for peace.
The United Nations was born from war. Today, we must be here for peace.
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Preventing conflict means going back to basics—strengthening institutions and building resilient
societies. Since so many conflicts emerge from disenfranchisement and marginalization, it
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means putting respect for human rights at the center of national and international policy. It
means protecting and empowering women and girls, one of the most important steps in
sustainable development.
Where wars are already raging, we need mediation, arbitration and creative diplomacy backed by
all countries with influence. Members of the U.N. Security Council must live up to their
responsibilities. The United Nations—and I, personally—will be ready to engage in conflict
resolution wherever and whenever we can add value.
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It is time for all of us to remember the values of our common humanity, the values that are
fundamental to all religions and that form the basis of the U.N. Charter: peace, justice, respect,
human rights, tolerance and solidarity.
All those with power and influence have a particular responsibility to recommit to these ideals.
We face enormous global challenges. They can be solved only if we work together.
António Guterres is secretary-general of the United Nations.
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