'A crisis not seen in a generation' - the UN tackles major issues

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at the General Assembly

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at the General Assembly Source: AAP / Seth Wenig/AP

The 2022 UN General Assembly has opened in New York with climate change, human rights, freedom of the press, rising food costs and massive displacement and dislocation topping the agenda.



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