The 79th session of the UN General Assembly opened on September 10, 2024. When global leaders met at the UN, they confronted yet another year of complex crises and conflicts — as a deeply divided world watches.
The UN is the only place on Earth where countries — whether big or small — have a say. The debates and conversations that unfolded during UNGA 79 will shape the solutions that can redefine our future.
Progress hinges on leaders taking accountability and correcting course. But it also depends on people — especially young people — having a say in the decisions that will affect our future.
And the future depends on everyone’s participation — decision-makers and everyday citizens alike. It’s now up to all of us to act now for people, for planet, and for our common future.
The Summit of the Future took place on September 22 and 23, 2024. The first of its kind, the Summit brought together leaders, advocates, and activists of all ages to determine how our international system can better meet the needs of current and future generations.
UNGA 79 also included High-level Meetings on two issues of existential importance: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the global threat of sea-level rise.
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What is the UN General Assembly (UNGA), and when is it? With all the abbreviations and acronyms, it can be confusing to make sense of the biggest moment on the diplomatic calendar. Let’s break it down.
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With the UN General Assembly fast approaching, here’s what leaders and experts across the UN Foundation are following, and what this year’s convening could mean for the future of multilateralism and the fate of the world.
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September 22-23, 2024
The UN, the UN Foundation, and private and civil society partners gathered at this once-in-a-generation event to reinvigorate multilateralism by addressing critical gaps in global governance and reaffirming commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Charter.
September 20-29, 2024
Global Goals Week brought together more than 150 partners across civil society, business, academia, and the UN system with a shared commitment to accelerate action, awareness, and accountability for the Goals. Held annually alongside the UN General Assembly, this week was an opportunity for coalition partners to ensure the Sustainable Development Goals remain at the forefront of the global agenda.
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