Under its G20 presidency, Brazil is championing a critical mission: to reform and enhance the United Nations (UN). This ambition, voiced by Mauricio Carvalho Lyrio, underscores the urgency of modernizing global governance and establishing robust peacekeeping frameworks. With the world grappling with 183 conflicts, the call for a structural approach to safeguard human rights is […]
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