The United Nations stands at an inflection point. The international system is under strain, fractured by war, inequality and eroding trust. Yet, 80 years after its founding, no-one has abandoned their belief in the mission of the United Nations. Despite profound divisions, Member States and people around the world continue to turn to this organisation because they know what it represents: peace through cooperation; dignity through dialogue; and solutions through solidarity and collective responsibility.
The United Nations’ relevance endures, but its effectiveness must be renewed. Building on the current UN80 initiative, an honest and courageous approach is urgently needed to create an organisation that is both relevant and impactful. The world does not need more declarations. It needs a United Nations capable of responding to the real demands of our time with impartiality and a results-oriented approach grounded in facts.
More than 40 years of service in diplomacy, and my current experience as Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, have shown me that this is possible. For the past six years, I have led a global organisation that operates at the intersection of international peace and security, energy, science and development.
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