Members of the global progressive movement have gathered in New York to reaffirm their commitment to the principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter, ahead of the High-Level Week of the 81st UN General Assembly. The event, held on Monday evening at Riverside Church under the banner "We Shall Not Be Moved," brought together activists and international figures to celebrate the UN Charter and its principles of sovereign equality, self-determination and peaceful dialogue. 

Delivering the keynote address, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, said the gathering provided an opportunity to reaffirm the belief that international relations must be guided by the UN Charter and that lasting peace can only be achieved through dialogue.

Channel Africa's reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report.