79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79)

24 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2024

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The 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) will open on Tuesday, 5 September 2023. The general debate of the 79th session of the General Assembly will open on Tuesday, 24 September, continue through Saturday, 28 September, and conclude on Monday, 30 September 2024.

The general debate of the UN General Assembly is the opportunity for heads of state and government and ministers to come together at the UN Headquarters and discuss world issues. The theme of this year’s general debate will be ‘Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations’. Heads of state and government and ministers will explore solutions to intertwined global challenges to advance peace, security, and sustainable development.

The highly anticipated Summit of the Future will also be held during UNGA on 22-23 September 2024, preceded by Action Days on 20-21 September.