Recap for Thursday at the UN General Assembly and what’s still to come
The busiest week of the year continued on Thursday at UN Headquarters and we used our social media platforms to report on the events. Below are some highlights. See all our behind the scenes photos in our Flickr gallery. "We come together today in solidarity with...
Coming up at the UN General Assembly on Thursday
See all our behind the scenes photos in our Flickr gallery. The General Debate of the General Assembly continues on Thursday. All speeches by delegates at the meeting can be seen live on webcast. A breakfast session of the Secretary-General's MDG Advocacy Group will...
What happened at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday? Recap here
The busiest week of the year continued on Wednesday at UN Headquarters and we used our social media platforms to report on the events. Below are some highlights. Journalists from around the world have been covering all the events. This photo was taken in the...
What happened at the UN on Tuesday? Recap here
The busiest week of the year continued on Tuesday at UN Headquarters and we used our social media platforms to report on the events. Below are some highlights. Many of the more than 120 Heads of States and Government, business, finance and civil society...
Coming up at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday
After the Climate Summit wrapped up on Tuesday, Wednesday marks the halfway point of what is commonly referred to as “UN Week” in New York City. Stay up-to-date throughout the day as we continue with an extensive coverage on our social media platforms. See below for...
What happened on Monday at the UN General Assembly? Here are some highlights.
The busiest week of the year kicked off on Monday at UN Headquarters and we used our social media platforms to report on the events. Below are some highlights. Convened as a high-level plenary meeting of the General Assembly, the two-day World Conference on...
Coming Up at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday
Keeping the momentum going after Sunday's People’s Climate March on Sunday, more than 120 Heads of State and Government will join business and civil society leaders for Tuesday's UN Climate Summit that aims to mobilize political will for a meaningful legal agreement...
Toilet paper with an important message
A call to end the practice of open defecation will be "rolled out" in a unique way during the UN General Assembly's high-level week. Special toilet paper featuring educational messages will be placed in restrooms in the areas of the UN building frequented by delegates...
Coming up at the UN General Assembly on Monday
Monday is the first day of what is commonly referred to as “UN Week” in New York City. We’ll be using our social media platforms extensively this week to let you know where you can watch what’s happening online and to report on what’s taking place. Here are a few...
Seven ways to follow the #UNGA online
Every September, leaders from around the world gather in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly "General Debate." In addition, many high-level, special and side events take place at UN Headquarters and around the city. The UN's Department of Public of...