‘Keep working with us to build a better world,’ Guterres says, as major UN civil society forum closes in Kenya

The first-ever UN civil society conference held in Africa wrapped up in Nairobi on Friday hearing calls for “bold and honest” conversations among governments and civil society to drive forward shared vision for reinvigorated multilateralism, a better world and a brighter future for all.

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‘Keep working with us to build a better world,’ Guterres says, as major UN civil society forum closes in Kenya

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