Overview

• UN Secretary-General António Guterres described human rights as being 'on the ropes' due to conflicts, authoritarianism, and systemic global inequalities.
• Guterres marked the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, urging the international community to pursue a just and lasting peace in line with international law.
• He expressed concern over escalating violence in Palestine, including a fragile Gaza ceasefire and rising tensions in the occupied West Bank, condemning Israeli settler violence and annexation calls.
• The UN chief denounced horrifying human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have intensified attacks in the eastern region.
• Guterres criticized a 'morally bankrupt global financial system' and warned of the dangers posed by the misuse of artificial intelligence, as well as policies targeting migrants and restricting women's rights.