NYN Staff Reporter:
Community voices from New York reached a global forum as Save the People USA, known as STPUSA, took part in a town hall with candidates for the position of United Nations Secretary-General at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
The event, held on July 23, 2026, brought candidates, civil society leaders, and other stakeholders together for a public discussion on the future leadership of the United Nations. The program gave participants an opportunity to hear competing visions for the organization and consider how its next leader might respond to international challenges.
Imam Muhammad Shahidullah, President and CEO of Save the People USA, represented the organization at the gathering. His participation placed a New York-based community organization within a wider civil society conversation about peace, justice, inclusion, human dignity, and cooperation among nations.
For STPUSA, the event carried meaning beyond formal attendance. In its public statement, the organization said participation offered a chance to bring the concerns of communities, youth, families, and future generations into discussions shaping the direction of the United Nations.
The town hall also reflected the role civil society groups play in connecting international institutions with people at the local level. Organizations rooted in neighborhoods often work directly with families, young people, faith communities, and residents facing social challenges. Their presence in global forums helps ensure broad policy discussions remain connected to lived community concerns.
STPUSA described its participation as part of an effort to build stronger links between local service in New York and international cooperation. The organization expressed pride in joining the dialogue and reaffirmed its commitment to building bridges between local communities and the wider world.
The event gave Save the People USA a platform to support leadership grounded in peace, dignity, and inclusion. Its message from the gathering was clear: “Local Action. Global Vision. Peace for All.”
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