The United Nations recently marked 80 years since the signing of its Charter, at a time when the world faces rising conflict, deepening inequality, and growing threats to human rights. As part of this milestone, the UN has launched the "UN80 Initiative" - a reform process aimed at making the organisation more efficient and relevant. But for many in the human rights and peacebuilding community, there are growing concerns that critical protection roles - particularly those related to atrocity prevention - could be weakened or sidelined.  Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr. Savita Pawnday, Executive Director of the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect.

The United Nations recently marked 80 years since the signing of its Charter, at a time when the world faces rising conflict, deepening inequality, and growing threats to human rights. As part of this milestone, the UN has launched the "UN80 Initiative" - a reform process aimed at making the organisation more efficient and relevant. But for many in the human rights and peacebuilding community, there are growing concerns that critical protection roles - particularly those related to atrocity prevention - could be weakened or sidelined. &nbsp;Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr. Savita Pawnday, Executive Director of the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.