The UN’s founding purposes and principles are as essential today as they were 80 years ago: UK statement at the UN Security Council

As we reflect on the UN’s 80th year, there is much to commemorate. No international organisation in history has done more to lift people out of poverty, eliminate disease, respond to natural disasters, uphold human rights, and prevent conflict. The United Nations has maintained ceasefires, secured peace deals through its good offices, and helped support States on everything […]