Colombia Quote by Antonio Guterres
“The international community has to overcome its differences and find solutions to the conflicts of today in South Sudan, Syria, Central African Republic and elsewhere. Non-traditional donors need to step up alongside traditional donors. As many people are forcibly displaced today as the entire populations of medium-to-large countries such as Colombia or Spain, South Africa or South Korea,”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 2023
Global cooperation must transcend rivalries to address ongoing crises in multiple nations, requiring both traditional and new donors to increase aid for massive displacement.
In simple terms: World must work together to solve conflicts and help displaced people.
Key Takeaway
Mobilize all donors for coordinated relief.
Themes
cooperation
humanitarian aid
conflict resolution
global governance
Mood
urgent
determined
empathetic
Type
political
humanitarian
When to use this quote
- UN meetings
- NGO fundraising
- government policy
- community support
Key Concepts
multilateralism
donor diversification
refugee crisis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can new donors be integrated effectively?
- What barriers prevent unified action?
A Different Perspective
Traditional donors may dominate decision‑making, limiting innovative contributions.
