UNGA 80th Session: Sirleaf Johnson Urges World Leaders to Choose Dialogue Over Destruction

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has commenced with a strong call to action from world leaders to prioritize dialogue and cooperation in addressing global challenges that cannot be solved by individual nations alone.

Former Liberian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, in her address to the assembly, emphasized the importance of resorting to dialogue rather than resorting to violence and destruction.

She urged nations to recommit to ensuring peace and security, highlighting the need for collective action in the face of global threats.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in his opening remarks, condemned attacks on civilians and expressed concern over the rising levels of poverty and hunger worldwide.

He specifically mentioned the plight of civilians in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, emphasizing the need for the international community to uphold its principles of peace, security, and human rights.

The UNGA session comes at a critical time, with global challenges such as conflict, climate change, and economic inequality requiring collective action and cooperation.

The call for dialogue and peace by Sirleaf Johnson and the UN Secretary-General underscores the importance of working together to address these pressing issues.