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SUMMARY:We Will Never Give Up: Leadership, Choices, and the Work Ahead
DESCRIPTION:As the United Nations marks its eightieth anniversary, the international community continues to navigate a period of profound global complexity shaped by geopolitical tensions, humanitarian crises, climate pressures, economic uncertainty, and growing strain on multilateral cooperation. At the same time, these challenges have reinforced the continued importance of diplomacy, dialogue, and sustained international engagement. At the beginning of this year, United Nations Secretary-General, H.E. António Guterres reflected on the uncertainty facing the international community with a message that was both direct and resolute:\n“We cannot predict what this new year will bring, but we do know this: The world needs the United Nations more than ever. We will always stand for peace, sustainable development and human rights. We will never compromise our principles. We will never give up.”\nThese remarks reflect a defining characteristic of the Secretary-General’s leadership: a consistent belief in the importance of multilateralism, solidarity, and principled international cooperation, even during periods of growing global uncertainty.\nThroughout his tenure, the Secretary-General has remained a strong advocate for sustainable development, climate action, humanitarian response, and the protection of human dignity, while also emphasizing the importance of gender equality and women’s leadership as essential to building more peaceful, inclusive, and resilient societies. Under his leadership, the United Nations has continued advancing women into senior leadership positions while reinforcing the central importance of the Sustainable Development Goals at a time when global progress across many targets remains under increasing pressure.\nMuch of what sustains international cooperation often happens quietly through diplomacy, relationship-building, institutional continuity, and the persistence required to maintain dialogue even during periods of division and instability. Yet the United Nations itself is also navigating a moment of institutional strain, including widening financing gaps affecting humanitarian and development efforts, growing demands on the multilateral system, and increasing pressure to deliver meaningful collective action in an increasingly fragmented global environment.\nIn this context, the Women’s International Forum is honored to convene a special closing keynote conversation with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Framed in a reflective and conversational format, the discussion will explore leadership during a period of global uncertainty, the evolving role of the United Nations beyond UN80, and the enduring importance of diplomacy, inclusive leadership, and international cooperation in shaping the decades ahead.\nObjectives\nThis keynote conversation seeks to provide a forward-looking reflection on leadership, international cooperation, and the realities of navigating a rapidly evolving global landscape. Specifically, this session aims to:\n\nReflect on the role of principled multilateral leadership in advancing international cooperation during periods of global uncertainty.\nExplore the realities of leadership during a period of heightened global complexity and geopolitical change.\nDiscuss the future of multilateralism as the United Nations marks its eightieth anniversary amid growing pressure on the international system.\nExamine the institutional and financial pressures facing the United Nations, including the impact of funding constraints on humanitarian response, sustainable development, and peacebuilding efforts.\nReaffirm the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals and the urgency of sustaining international momentum toward their implementation.\nDiscuss the continued importance of advancing gender equality, strengthening women’s leadership, and expanding opportunities for women and girls within global decision-making and development efforts\n\n \n
URL:https://womensinternationalforum.org/events/coming-soon/
CATEGORIES:Sep 2025 - Jun 2026
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