UN chief says UN is needed more than ever as organisation marks 81st anniversary

New York, Oct 24 (UNI) United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday said the UN was needed more than ever, reaffirming its role in promoting peace, development and human rights as the organisation marked its 81st anniversary. In a message marking United Nations Day, Guterres highlighted the organisation's work in resolving disputes through diplomacy and international law, combating poverty and hunger, promoting human rights and delivering life-saving assistance to people affected by conflict, disasters and displacement. "For 81 years, the @UN has been: Settling disputes with diplomacy & laws. Working to eradicate poverty & hunger. Promoting human rights. And delivering…