UN at 75. Challenging the Past and Future
UN at 75. Challenging the Past and Future
Author(s): Audra PlepytėSubject(s): Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, International relations/trade, Family and social welfare
Published by: Foreign Policy Research Center
Keywords: United Nations; UN; saving lives; promoting human rights; provading humanitarian assistance; UNICEF; multilateral system; Lithuania;
Summary/Abstract: In recent years, criticism of the UN, not least in the press, tended to overshadow its real achievements. Beyond political façade, there are hundreds of UN programs, commissions, specialized agencies and a range of other associated entities that perform vital daily roles in saving lives, providing humanitarian assistance, promoting human welfare and prosperity, and protecting and promoting human rights. Only last year, well over 300 million children and their families received support, assistance, services, and aid provided by UNICEF. The Organization has responded to 281 emergencies in 96 countries. Preserving and adapting the multilateral system in today’s world is of significant interest to Lithuania.
Journal: Lithuanian Foreign Policy Review
- Issue Year: 2020
- Issue No: 39
- Page Range: 13-15
- Page Count: 3
- Language: English