UNGA President Criticizes Fee-Based Peace Initiatives
‘Just peace’ can’t be found by joining organisations that charge fees: UNGA President defends UN system
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Annalena Baerbock, President of the UN General Assembly, stated that achieving 'just peace' cannot rely on organizations that charge membership fees. Speaking in New Delhi, she emphasized the importance of institutional actions through the UN to address issues like genocide, highlighting the need for equal representation among member states.
- 01Annalena Baerbock criticized organizations that charge fees for membership in peace initiatives.
- 02She emphasized the importance of the UN's role in addressing conflicts and genocide.
- 03Baerbock warned against unilateral use of force in international relations.
- 04She highlighted the growing geopolitical tensions and fragmentation affecting global peace efforts.
- 05The UN's three pillars—peace and security, development, and human rights—are under pressure.
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Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, asserted that 'just peace' cannot be achieved through organizations that require membership fees. Speaking in New Delhi on April 28, 2026, she responded to questions about the Board of Peace for the Gaza Strip initiated by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Baerbock cautioned against the unilateral use of force and emphasized that all member states of the UN have a voice in addressing serious issues like genocide through the UN Security Council. She noted that the current geopolitical landscape is marked by increasing tensions and fragmentation, which threaten the UN's foundational pillars of peace and security, development, and human rights.
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