“Every new year is a moment of rebirth,” said António Guterres. We sweep away the ashes of the old year and prepare for a brighter day. By 2022, millions of people around the world have literally wiped the ashes away.”
The UN chief said the impact on civilians would mean more than 100 million people fleeing violence, wildfires, drought, poverty.
Let’s make 2023 a year when peace is restored to our lives, our homes and our world
“In 2023, we need peace more than ever. Peace with each other, through dialogue to end conflict. Peace with nature and our climate, to build a sustainable world than.”
Live with dignity
Mr. Guterres also needs peace within families and homes, “so that women and girls can live in dignity and safety”, as well as peace on the streets that frequently witness violence. violent retaliation from security forces in response to peaceful protests.
Protesters and the whole community, he said, need to be “adequately protected in terms of human rights,” and for those of religious beliefs, there should be peace in places of worship, along with greater tolerance. for other faiths.
Live without hatred
He added that there also needs to be peace online, so instead of misinformation and conspiracy theories, all societies can enjoy the Internet “free from hate speech and abuse.” “.
In 2023, let us put peace at the heart of our words and actions,” he said.
“Together, let’s make 2023 a year when peace is restored in our lives, our homes, and our world.”
Secretary General António Guterres visits a refugee center in Chișinău, Republic of Moldova.
