In the aftermath of the two world wars, the establishment of the United Nations (UN) in 1945 was heralded as a bold and idealistic effort to build a new global order one founded on the principles of peace, justice and the protection of human dignity.

Born from the failures of the League of Nations, the UN was imbued with the hope of preventing future conflicts, safeguarding human rights, and fostering international harmony.

Yet, as we face an array of unprecedented global crises from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war to the humanitarian catastrophe in the Middle East the question arises: Has the UN, once a symbol of hope, become an outdated institution, unable to meet the complexities of today’s world? Or does it still hold the potential to fulfill the high ideals upon which it was founded?

The UN has undeniably achieved significant successes in areas such as peacekeeping, decolonisation and humanitarian aid. Its contributions to global human rights are immeasurable, with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) serving as a cornerstone of International Law.

Agencies like Unicef and the World Food Program (WFP) continue to save lives around the globe, and........

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