Need for institutional renewal and recovery at UN is obvious

The Covid pandemic and many other issues illustrate the need for a strong global body

Members of the 'Red Angels' cheering squad shout slogans of support for countries battling the Covid-19 novel coronavirus pandemic, at an event organised to coincide with United Nations Day, at the Olympic Park in Seoul. Picture: Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images

The international community urgently needs new tools, ideas, and initiatives to meet the common threats and challenges faced by the United Nations’ 193 member countries.

The world body’s 75th anniversary, marked on United Nations Day on Saturday presents an opportunity to chart a path to the partnerships we need to meet the challenges we will face in the years and decades to come.