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09/05/2026

The General Debate kicks off on Tuesday, September 22.

As the world grapples with pressing challenges, leaders will present their positions and priorities.

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09/04/2026

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

The Sustainable Development Goals are our blueprint for a better, more sustainable world. They are a call for action by all countries to promote prosperity while protecting the planet.

From ending hunger and ensuring quality education, to improving access to clean water and sanitation, these 17 global goals aim to transform our future.

08/31/2026

Slavery is not just a thing of the past. Its effects continue to be felt in systemic inequality and racism. This was reiterated on Monday by the UN Committee against Racial Discrimination (CERD) as the world marks the International Day of People of African Descent.

08/30/2026

08/26/2026

Facing a projected shortage of more than six million health professionals by 2035, African countries are stepping up efforts to strengthen their workforce, with a new decade-long plan announced on Wednesday during a meeting of health ministers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

08/20/2026

From eradicating smallpox to healing the ozone layer, over the last 80 years the UN has led the way to some of humanity’s greatest triumphs.

Today, the United Nations is needed more than ever.

We’ll continue to carry out our work with determination.