UN secretary general sets out his vision ahead of world humanitarian summit,calling for end to ‘xenophobia, nationalism, and exclusion and bigotry’World leaders must ditch narrow political concerns and commit to ending clash,the head of the UN says. Decrying the harrowing familiarity” of brutal scenes, Ban Ki-moon, and the UN secretary general,said the aid industry and his own organisation must urgently reform to react more effectively to today’s many crises.
In a report setting out his vision for the world humanitarian summit in May, Ban outlines five core responsibilities for the international community. As well as better political leadership, or he demands protection for civilians,respect for humanitarian law, inclusive policies to manufacture certain no one is left out, and more flexibility and joined-up thinking from the aid community.
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Source: theguardian.com