The Week Ahead at the United Nations
The Week Ahead at the United Nations
8 November – 14 November 2025
(This document is for planning purposes only and is subject to change)
The Week Ahead is available online here: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/the-week-ahead-the-united-nations
To find out which events will be webcast, see: https://webtv.un.org/en/schedule
You can also consult the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit (MALU) Media Alert, the UN Journal, the websites of the UN Security Council and the General Assembly to find the latest information.
Saturday, 8 November
There are no events scheduled for today.
Sunday, 9 November
Today, the International Week of Science and Peace starts.
Monday, 10 November
Today is World Science Day for Peace and Development.
This morning, the Security Council is scheduled to hold an open debate under the agenda item “Small arms” [S/2025/670].
At noon, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General will hold a press briefing, broadcast live on UN Web TV.
From 10 November to 21 November, in Brazil, the SDG Pavilion at the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) will be organized by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).
From 10 November to 19 November, the Third Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiations for the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation will be held in Nairobi.
Tuesday, 11 November
This morning, the Security Council is scheduled to hold briefing followed by consultations on the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
At noon, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General will hold a press briefing, broadcast live on UN Web TV.
Today, in Brazil at the COP30 Media Center, the Global Cooling Watch report will be launched. The report provides the scientific foundation for the Global Cooling Pledge and charts the potentials and pathways to achieve near-zero emissions in the key cooling sectors by 2050.
In Geneva, the UN Information Service will hold its bi-weekly briefing for journalists.
Wednesday, 12 November
This morning, the Security Council will hold an election to fill an upcoming vacancy on the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
At noon, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General will hold a press briefing, broadcast live on UN Web TV.
The annual meeting of the UN Committee of Experts on International Statistical Classifications will be held virtually.
Thursday, 13 November
This morning, the Security Council will vote on a draft resolution on 2140 sanctions. This will be followed by a briefing and consultations on Yemen. In the afternoon, the Council will vote on a draft resolution to renew the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). And will vote on another draft resolution to renew the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA).
At noon, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General will hold a press briefing, broadcast live on UN Web TV.
At 1:30 p.m., in the press briefing room, there will be a briefing by UNRWA Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini, on UNRWA's services across the occupied Palestinian territories and UNRWA’s ongoing operations.
Friday, 14 November
Today is World Diabetes Day.
At noon, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General will hold a press briefing, broadcast live on UN Web TV.
In Geneva, the UN Information Service will hold its bi-weekly briefing for journalists.