2023 was a year of enormous suffering, violence, and climate chaos. Humanity is in pain, while our planet is in peril.
As we enter a new year human beings continue to endure enormous suffering, violence, and climate chaos. Humanity is in pain, while our planet nears peril.
Last year was the hottest year on record. People are getting crushed by growing poverty and hunger. Wars are growing in number and ferocity. And trust is in short supply. But pointing fingers and pointing guns lead nowhere,” said a wise old man who serves as UN Secretary-General António Guterres in his message for the #NewYear.
“Humanity is strongest when we stand together. 2024 must be a year for rebuilding trust and restoring hope.
We must come together across divides for shared solutions. For climate action. For economic opportunity and a fairer global financial system that delivers for all. Together, we must stand up against the discrimination and hatred that are poisoning relations between countries and communities. And we must make sure new technologies such as artificial intelligence are a force for good.
The United Nations will keep rallying the world for peace, sustainable development and human rights.
Humanity must resolve to make 2024 a year of building trust and hope in all that we can accomplish together.