The Week Ahead at the United Nations
The Week Ahead at the United Nations
3 January – 9 January 2026
(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, 3 January
There are no events scheduled for today.
Sunday, 4 January
Today is World Braille Day.
Monday, 5 January
At noon, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General will hold a press briefing, broadcast live on UN Web TV.
Tuesday, 6 January
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.
Wednesday, 7 January
At noon, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General will hold a press briefing, broadcast live on UN Web TV.
The noon briefing guest today will be Ghulam Mohammad Isaczai, the Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Iraq. He will brief journalists in person.
Thursday, 8 January
This morning, the Security Council is scheduled to hold a briefing on the Middle East, followed by consultations on the Middle East (Syria).
At 12:45 p.m., the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) will launch the World Economic Situation and Prospects report 2026.
At noon, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General will hold a press briefing, broadcast live on UN Web TV.
Friday, 9 January
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.