In a powerful address to the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados issued a stark warning about the escalating global suffering caused by indifference and unchecked violence. Speaking at the 80th session of the 193-nation assembly, Mottley highlighted the dire humanitarian crises in Sudan and Gaza, urging world leaders to take immediate action. She began by drawing attention to the conflict in Sudan, where 260,000 people have been trapped in the city of El Faso for 500 days. ‘While political progress stalls, those who attempt to escape are killed, and those who remain inside are starved,’ she stated, emphasizing that the world must not ignore this unfolding horror. Turning to the Middle East, Mottley condemned the ongoing violence in Gaza, describing it as ‘genocidal destruction.’ She called for the release of hostages taken on October 7 but stressed that the disproportionate attacks on Palestinians and the blockade of humanitarian aid are unacceptable. Mottley argued that sustainable peace cannot be achieved through military might but only through justice and dialogue. Quoting Roman historian Tacitus, she said, ‘They plunder, they butcher, they ravish, they make it desert and call it peace.’ The Prime Minister also highlighted urgent funding needs, citing UNICEF estimates of $66 million required in Gaza and $200 million in Sudan over the next three months for essential services. She concluded her speech with a poignant image of a young Palestinian girl carrying her sister through the rubble in Gaza, calling it a symbol of hope and resilience. ‘If a six-year-old can push past all the physical and emotional pain and still find hope, then we as leaders have a duty to summon that spirit,’ Mottley declared.