UN reform

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Reform demands were met in earnest as a UN in crisis met in New York

Secretary-General António Guterres opens the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He calls on member states to build on the vision of peace, cooperation and shared responsibility. Image: UN Photo/Manuel Elías

Of: Nora Sargin

When world leaders gathered in New York for the UN's 80th high-level week, UNGA80, UN reform and the Palestinian issue were in focus, while President Trump took the opportunity to show his distrust of the organization. In retrospect, experts say that both gender equality and reality-based reform of the humanitarian systems have been sidelined. 

October 22, 2025, News

UNHCR: “$300 million needed before the end of the year”

Filippo Grandi, head of the UN refugee agency UNHCR, speaks in New York in connection with a conference on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar. Photo: Manuel Elías/UN Photo

Of: Fredrik Govenius

Cutbacks av bistandspesome i national boutcast has led toat least $300 million in flexible funds is needed before the end of the year, tasker Filippo Big, chief for the UN refugee agency UNHCR, p.if means that dan economic the crisis that UNCHR upplever leavear “no country, no sector, and no partner” oconcerned. 

October 20, 2025, News