New York, Aug 02 (V7N) – Public interest in United Nations (UN) reports is alarmingly low, according to a revealing internal assessment published by the organization itself. Amid growing criticism over its perceived ineffectiveness—especially in halting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the Russia-Ukraine war—the UN has admitted to systemic inefficiencies and a disconnect with the global audience.

The report, shared by Secretary-General António Guterres, states that in 2024 alone, the UN and its affiliated bodies held more than 27,000 meetings, while the Secretariat produced 1,100 reports. Yet, most of these reports have seen minimal engagement. In fact, one in five reports were downloaded fewer than 1,000 times, and even the top five reports were downloaded only 5,500 times each.

Guterres remarked, “These excessive meetings and unread reports are pushing the UN system toward collapse.” He further acknowledged the growing frustration worldwide, particularly over the organization’s inability to prevent or mitigate major conflicts.

Established to uphold international peace and security, the United Nations has come under intense scrutiny for its limited role in resolving recent crises, including Israel's aggression in Gaza and the Russia-Ukraine war. The situation has prompted widespread calls for sweeping reforms within the organization.

To address these issues, the Secretary-General launched the UN80 Task Force in March 2025—just ahead of the organization’s 80th anniversary—to evaluate the structure and performance of the UN. The aim: make it more streamlined, effective, and aligned with global realities.

“We are proposing fewer meetings and fewer—but more impactful—reports,” Guterres stated. “We must shift toward relevant formats that fulfill our mandates while being accessible and useful.”

The report’s findings not only highlight internal dysfunction but also reinforce global demands for transparency, accountability, and modernization of the international body. As the UN approaches a critical milestone next year, the pressure to reform has never been greater.

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