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Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly highlights her priorities for 2026. The UN is ‘worth fighting for’: General Assembly President UN Affairs <\/p>\n

With the multilateral system under pressure and under attack, Member States must fight for the United Nations, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday, laying out her priorities for its resumed 80th session. <\/p>\n

Annalena Baerbock noted that the New Year began with crises in Venezuela and Iran, with the international community “at an even more urgent make-or-break moment <\/strong> ” than the landmark session began in September. <\/p>\n

She insisted that “the world needs the United Nations” and highlighted its wide-ranging work, which includes providing lifesaving support in Gaza, championing girls’ education in Afghanistan, protecting civilians in Sudan, and stepping up efforts to end the war in Ukraine. <\/p>\n

<\/iframe> <\/p><\/blockquote>\n “In no way would the world be better off without our United Nations. It is worth fighting for,” she said.  <\/p>\n<h2> Defending the Charter <\/strong>   <\/h2>\n The General Assembly is the UN’s main policy-making organ, comprising all 193 Member States, each of whom has an equal vote.  It meets in regular sessions from September to December, and thereafter as required.  <\/p>\n In contrast to previous years, the President avoided comprehensively listing upcoming mandated meetings for the resumed session.  <\/p>\n “ My main priority today and for the next 237 days as President of the General Assembly, is to defend – together with you – this institution, its Charter, and the principles enshrined in it <\/strong> ,” said Ms. Baerbock.  <\/p>\n “Because it is increasingly evident that  not all of us are singing from the same songbook anymore <\/strong> ; not all are as invested in the Charter and international law.”  <\/p>\n<h2> Renewed commitment and compromise <\/strong>   <\/h2>\n She called for Member States from all regions to come together to build a cross-regional alliance to protect and promote the principles of the UN Charter – “to defend a global order based in international law and human rights.”  class=”notranslate”>__GTAG11__ <\/p>\n “ This means stepping up every day. It means standing up. It means recommitting <\/strong> ,” she said.  <\/p>\n“It also means always trying to bridge divides and to find compromise, insofar as compromise doesn’t become appeasement.”  <\/p>\n The Assembly President addressed ongoing efforts to reform the United Nations, emphasizing that “no amount of reform can resolve a financial crisis if Member States do not meet their financial obligations.”  <\/p>\n She stressed the need for countries to pay their contributions in full and on time “because otherwise this institution cannot function and reform will have no meaning.” <\/p>\n<h2> New leadership <\/strong>   <\/h2>\n Her other main priority concerns the selection of the next UN Secretary-General as António Guterres prepares to leave office in December.  <\/p>\n The General Assembly appoints the UN chief on the recommendation of the Security Council.  <\/p>\nThe selection process is already underway, and Ms. Baerbock announced that  interactive dialogues with candidates have been scheduled for the week of April 20 <\/strong>  where they will present their vision statements.  <\/p>\n<h2> Women candidates wanted <\/strong>   <\/h2>\n She invited Member States to submit qualified candidates early and ahead of time to ensure their participation in the dialogues.  She encouraged countries to strongly consider nominating women.  <\/p>\n “In a time of heavy headwinds to this institution, the process of selecting the next Secretary-General is our chance to send a clear message about who we are and what we stand for,” she said.  <\/p>\n “The next Secretary-General will not only be the face and voice of this institution,  our choice will also tell whether this organization is truly serving all of humanity <\/strong> , half of whom are women and girls.”  <\/p>\n The choice of who heads the UN “will determine how we address pressing global challenges, from conflicts and climate change to inequality,” she added.  <\/p>\n “We need someone who is up to the task at hand; who can chart a path to the future, while passionately defending the principles of our Charter.”  <\/p>\n<\/body><\/p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/news.un.org\/en\/story\/2026\/01\/1166763\" target=\"_blank\" ><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly highlights her priorities for 2026. 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