Walking the halls of the UN, I felt its power — and its distance from the people it was built to serve | Satara Uthayakumaran

In a poignant reflection on the United Nations' 80th anniversary, Satara Uthayakumaran shares her experiences of listening to young voices from diverse backgrounds, including those from the Tiwi Islands and Tasmania. While leaders inside the UN made headlines with their speeches, the stark contrast of suffering outside the building, particularly in Palestine, highlights a disconnect between the organization's lofty ideals and the harsh realities faced by many. This matters because it underscores the urgent need for the UN to bridge the gap between its mission and the lives of the people it aims to serve.