Archive · 21 Nov 2025
UN's Relevance Highlighted Despite Failures: Shashi Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor, a former UN worker and now a politician, said that even though the UN has made mistakes in places like Gaza and Ukraine, it's still very important for the world.
He thinks the UN should change and improve to stay useful.
He also talked about how different religions should accept and respect each other, like a wise man named Swami Vivekananda said.
He finished by saying we should learn from a kind man named Desmond Tutu who worked for peace and fairness.
Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP and former UN undersecretary-general, spoke at the 15th Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture in Cape Town
He underscored the UN's continued relevance despite 'failures' in Gaza and Ukraine
Tharoor acknowledged the UN's imperfections but stressed its importance in global affairs
He called for the UN to renew itself to stay relevant and meaningful in an interconnected world
Tharoor also discussed interfaith harmony, referencing Swami Vivekananda's ideas on tolerance and acceptance
- Who
- Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP and former UN undersecretary-general
- What
- Spoke at the 15th Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture in Cape Town
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Why
- To discuss the relevance of the United Nations in global affairs
UN's Importance
UN's Failures
UN's Role
UN's Importance
The UN is crucial for global cooperation and peacekeeping.
UN's Failures
The UN has failed in its missions in Gaza and Ukraine.
- Event
- 15th Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture
- Speaker
- Shashi Tharoor
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Duration of UN service
- 1978-2007
- UN's age
- 80 years