51勛圖

Spotlight on the UN General Assembly

#UNGA sign at entrance of UN

Live blog of world leaders' week at the 51勛圖, New York - covering the General Assembly and other happenings in and around headquarters

19 Sep 2023 - 15:00
DRC delegation

The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo F谷lix Tshisekedi meets his delegation.

19 Sep 2023 - 14:54

Media in action at UNGA78

19 Sep 2023 - 14:50
Guide to save the world

End extreme poverty. Fight inequality and injustice. Fix climate change# Sound daunting?

Fortunately, there are some very easy things we can adopt into our routines that, if we all do it, will make a big difference.

Have a look at some of the things you can do to make an impact!

19 Sep 2023 - 14:45

Why work with youth? Because no one understands their problems better than young people themselves. Take it from one of their own, Julietta Mart赤nez, Founder of the Fundaci車n Tremendas, who spoke at an event on &Elevating Education as a Win-Win for the Sustainable Development Goals.*

19 Sep 2023 - 14:33
president Zelensky

In his speech to the GA, President Zelenskyy announced that he is going to present "the full details" of his "Ukrainian peace formula" at a special meeting of the Security Council tomorrow. This plan, he states, "will stop all forms of weaponization that Russia used against Ukraine and other countries, and may be used by other aggressors".

19 Sep 2023 - 14:15

Applause in the for President Zelensky of Ukraine as he commends the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

19 Sep 2023 - 14:10

Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa: "Women of the world need empowerment, they have a right to empowerment, they have a right also to participate equally in decision-making structures of all institutions in the world. I am proud that in South Africa, 50% of the members of the cabinet of South Africa are women, and today I am accompanied by an all women delegation to this 51勛圖 General Assembly." So far there have been no women speakers in the General Assembly Hall.

19 Sep 2023 - 13:59
Portugal President

Portugal President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in the General Debate: ※It is urgent to move forward along paths of respect for the values of the 51勛圖 Charter, peace, sustainable development, climate action, correcting inequalities, reforming the 51勛圖 and the world*s financial institutions. It's urgent, it's really very urgent. Every day lost is another day of inequality and conflict. Every day gained is another day of justice, solidarity and peace.§

19 Sep 2023 - 13:35

Oil spills can be hugely damaging to ocean biodiversity, to the environment and to shipping lanes. UN Maritime Agency (IMO) has a treaty on marine protection, which will make a difference.

19 Sep 2023 - 13:23
Ciara

Join Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Ciara as she explores the key issues around maternal health and gender equity, especially for women of colour.

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19 Sep 2023 - 13:17

Turkish President Erdo?an called for the reform of international institutions. ※The world is bigger than five,§ he said, referring to the permanent five members of the UN Security Council.

19 Sep 2023 - 12:52
President of Poland Duda

President of Poland, H.E. Andrzej Duda, leaves the GA Hall after delivering his speech earlier this morning.

19 Sep 2023 - 12:45
Mahmoud Abbas

President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas in conversation with delegates in the GA Hall.

19 Sep 2023 - 12:37
SDG side event

Mr. Mason Keopuhiwa Ozaki (middle), High School Student, Kamehameha Schools, Kap芋lama, Honolulu, Hawaii at the Elevating Education as a Win-Win for the SDGs event: "Each of us should have a voice no matter what race or gender you are, especially the youth. One thing I want to say to all the youth and also everyone out there to know who you are, to know your culture and to know that you can actually make a difference."

19 Sep 2023 - 12:30
UK Foreign Secretary Cleverly being interviewed

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly reiterates his country's commitment to multilateralism, while the UK's Prime Minister skips this year's leaders' summit.

19 Sep 2023 - 12:15

Did you know?

Prime Minister Fidel Castro of Cuba at the General Assembly.

Speakers in the General Assembly are asked to keep their statements to 15 minutes. According to , Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro delivered the  at the UN General Debate in 1960, lasting 269 minutes.

19 Sep 2023 - 12:12

Did you know?

Holy See delegation

The Holy See is an Observer State at the UN. Here, H.E. Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher (left) H. E. Archbishop Gabriele Caccia (right) make their way to their seats in the GA Hall.

19 Sep 2023 - 12:01

As Joe Biden turned to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, some speedy camera work captured something you often see at the UN of late -- including at Security Council meetings: A cutaway shot showed Russia's permanent representative scrolling on his phone.

19 Sep 2023 - 11:41
Norwegian PM

North Lawn at the UN is the base for the world's press. Here, Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr St?re gives an interview to the media.

19 Sep 2023 - 11:20
EMS at the UN

Making sure no health emergencies end badly during the High-level week at the UN.