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...
Secretary-General to return to Global Citizen Festival
Extreme poverty is unfair, unnecessary, and unjust. The world’s poor are working hard to lift themselves out of poverty and they’re having great success at it. But all too often it’s the actions and assumptions of some that trap others in systems that keep them poor....
69th Session of the UN General Assembly gets underway
World leaders will make history this month when they gather at the UN for the 69th Session of the General Assembly. We’ll be watching and using this blog to help you find out what’s happening. To get you started, here are some quick links. Official General Assembly...