United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres noted that “the past year has witnessed deep and interconnected crises that continue to escalate”, citing the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the worsening climate crisis, stressing that “in these turbulent times, the work of the Organization The United Nations is needed more than ever.

In his annual report ahead of the annual meeting of world leaders at United Nations Headquarters in New York next week, the Secretary-General emphasized that “the coronavirus pandemic continues and the recovery from it is uneven, with less than 20 per cent of people in low-income countries income level were vaccinated.”

In the introduction to the report, Guterres stressed that “Over the past year, the United Nations has been inviting stakeholders and leading global advocacy and cooperation campaigns to reduce poverty, fight climate change, advance energy and digital transformation, and reform food systems, among other things. “We collectively in the United Nations system offered policy options and solutions, helped shape strategies and strengthen the voices of those on the front lines and the marginalized.

He cited the international organization’s efforts to reduce inequalities, mobilize resources and build alliances to encourage investment in sustainable development to get countries back on track, and believes that “the architecture of international peace and security is under tremendous pressure, as the war in Ukraine recently showed “.

The Secretary-General indicated that “the United Nations has published a set of tools to prevent, mitigate, manage and resolve conflicts, protect civilians and pave the way out of conflicts and crises towards sustainable development and peace”, noting “the humanitarian efforts of an organization whose goal is support for millions of people in need. Due to new and protracted conflicts, devastating natural disasters, the effects of climate change and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

He stated that “the organization’s humanitarian efforts are aimed at supporting millions of people in need of new and protracted conflicts, devastating natural disasters, the effects of climate change and the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.” “Last year, coordinated United Nations response plans required $37.7 billion to provide life-saving relief and protection to 174 million people in 60 countries; we have mobilized a record $20.25 billion and have reached almost $107 million,” he added.

“Our efforts to end discrimination against women and girls included the Generation Equality Forum, which catalysed $40 billion in policies, programs, advocacy and financial commitment,” Guterres said.

As part of the organization’s mobilization efforts to prevent and respond to survivors of gender-based sexual violence, Spotlight allocated $48 million to civil society and grassroots women’s organizations and promoted national action plans to end violence against women and girls in more than 30 countries of the world. .

Looking ahead, Guterres stressed that in the coming year, “we will continue to promote resilience and reduce suffering by following the long-term strategies outlined in my report on our joint plan to prevent crises, manage risk and build a sustainable future for all.”