
The exhibit, "Us and Them: From Racism to Prejudice" was on display at UN HQ New York to mark the 2020 International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Credit: Catharine Smith
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly support the UN by promoting inclusivity, reducing inequalities and addressing many Sustainable Development Goals in areas like healthcare, education, and humanitarian response. However, the benefits of AI are currently unevenly distributed, primarily benefiting powerful companies and countries. Without proper regulations, AI risks worsening inequalities and impacting vulnerable populations. While it offers solutions to major global challenges, its rapid development also poses risks related to information accuracy and human rights.
Eradicating poverty is more than a goal; it’s a moral duty. The UN envisions a world where poverty becomes a relic of the past—a vision central to the 2030 Agenda’s first Sustainable Development Goal. From 1990 to 2014, remarkable progress lifted over a billion people from extreme poverty. Yet, setbacks in 2020 forced 71 million back into hardship, revealing the fragility of those gains. The UN urges courage and compassion in building inclusive strategies, directing resources where they are needed most, and turning hope and opportunity into universal rights—not fleeting privileges for the few.
In 2025, 305 million people require urgent humanitarian aid due to crises driven by conflict and climate change. Wars in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine have led to significant displacement and civilian casualties. Food insecurity is on the rise, affecting 280 million people, and famine conditions are deteriorating in countries like Sudan or Haiti. The world is approaching 1.5°C warming, resulting in severe natural disasters, with 90 million displaced in high-risk climate areas. Global solidarity is essential for humanitarian action, and individuals can help by donating to emergency relief funds.