Caring about the right agenda

High-level meetings: The impact of many of the UN’s actions and initiatives isn’t immediately felt in our daily lives. And when the UN holds meetings, the matters discussed are often high-level, big-picture stuff that trickles slowly into national consciousness. — Reuters

The UN’s 2030 Agenda has many lofty goals, but they’re worth fighting for

IT’S hard for most of us to relate well to what goes on at the United Nations (UN). The 70-year-old organisation with 193 member states no doubt has a huge role – the first purpose listed in the UN Charter is “to maintain international peace and security” – and wields considerable influence.