UN unveils bold overhaul of strained humanitarian system

A UN disaster assessment team delivers assistance to people affected by floods in Xai Xai, Mozambique.

Teams under the leadership of UN Secretary-General António Guterres have been working on a wide-ranging set of proposals, spanning peace operations, development, human rights and humanitarian action, as well as cross-cutting areas such as data, technology and shared services, since the Initiative was launched in March 2025.