What good has the UN done?
The UN is only good at creating conflicts, killing innocent people across the world and selling medicine and weapons, making their rich partners richer.
From Mr Sanjeewa Marasinghe
UAE
Nothing will change
This is the only way to get powerful nations to come to the table. When the UN began, the US would only agree to the regulations set by the International Criminal Court (ICC) if there were certain rules that allowed loopholes. Having select veto nations isn’t going to change. Reality is harsh. This organisation has been and will continue to be exploited for the interests of others. These nations will never agree to less power.
From Mr Michael Derniere
Dubai
Currently incapable
The UN needs a big change in its structure and policies as they are totally incapable of finding a solution to end the disastrous situations going on in Syria as well as in other countries where human lives have no value.
From Mr Qassim Abdullah
UAE
Serving interests
The so-called UN and its system is not functioning. It is always siding with the powerful regimes with their own intentions and ignoring the weaker nations. Pull down this organisation for world peace. Saudis are in Yemen to save Yemen from Al Houthi rebels.
From Mr Haris Syed
UAE
No longer relevent
Only the powerful nations’ proposals pass. Of course this organisation is no longer relevant for its purpose if it can’t protect the people.
From Mr Wajid Khan
UAE
Doing their job
It’s a buffer to make sure we don’t have World War III. It’s a place for talks to happen. It’s sad that so many people are dying in wars because of some countries’ motives, but the true intention is to provide a platform for dialogue to avoid something bigger from happening. And yes, something bigger could happen. A World War III wouldn’t only be dangerous to Syria, but to the entire world with the nuclear capabilities available around the world.
From Ms Lili Maria
Dubai
Necessary, but needs change
Russia and China, both veto-wielding council members voted against the UN True Resolution Draft submitted by Spain, New Zealand and Egypt. Both the countries are accused of their made-up alibi and taking charge of Aleppo, Syria regardless of the human cost. Other countries fear that it will jeopardise the UN Security Council’s credibility and legitimacy and could lead the other countries bypassing the Council’s decision-making plan. The UN, which has undergone numerous reforms and changes since its inception in 1945 and has been providing a unique platform for international actions, offering unparalleled legitimacy, decision-making rights and strengthening accountability, needs to reform to be fit for its purpose and to be more effective in bringing peace, stability and security.
From Ms Jayashree Kulkarni
Abu Dhabi
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