UN75: Born out of global crisis, the UN confronts another

UN75: Born out of Global Crisis, the UN Confronts Another | GZERO Media

As the UN turns 75, the organization is revealing the results of a global survey of nearly a million people in 193 nations—what matters most to them, and how do they view the need for global cooperation at this time of unprecedented crisis? Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser Fabrizio Hochschild explains the purpose and findings of the report.

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