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UN Urged to Reallocate $2.7 Trillion for Global Crises

1/4/2026

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The United Nations faces scrutiny over its relevance amid global crises, says UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock.
She notes stalled progress on hunger and inequality, worsened by conflicts and ineffective Security Council actions.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that more than a quarter of the global population lives in conflict zones.
He advocates reallocating $2.7 trillion in military spending to hunger, climate change, and humanitarian needs in 2026.

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The United Nations faces scrutiny over its relevance amid global crises, says UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock.
She notes stalled progress on hunger and inequality, worsened by conflicts and ineffective Security Council actions.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that more than a quarter of the global population lives in conflict zones.
He advocates reallocating $2.7 trillion in military spending to hunger, climate change, and humanitarian needs in 2026.