Ugandan UN Candidate Olara Otunnu Stresses Reform

Otunnu impresses, discusses UN reform, conflict resolution and AI

Amb. Olara Otunnu, 76, is vying for the UN Secretary-General role after being picked by the Government of Uganda on July 24. COURTESY PHOTO/UGANDA MEDIA CENTRE. ANALYSIS | URN | Uganda’s candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, Ambassador Olara Otunnu, has called for sweeping reforms of the world body, stronger intervention in armed conflicts and greater efforts to ensure emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence benefit all o…

Ugandan UN candidate Olara Otunnu stresses reform

'Reform is no longer an optional choice. It is an imperative. Without it, the institution (UN) is at grave risk.'

Amb Olara Otunnu Calls for UN Reform, Non-Selective International Law

NEW YORK — Uganda’s candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, Ambassador Olara Otunnu, has called for fundamental reforms of the world body, arguing that the organisation must restore its credibility by applying the UN Charter, international law and human rights standards consistently and without selectivity. Otunnu made the remarks on Wednesday, August 19, during an interactive dialogue with UN Member States and civil society at the Gener…