In the last week of September, high-level government representatives descended on New York to attend the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to address a number of issues vital for the wellbeing of our planet. Putting people at the centre of development, meeting new population challenges and ensuring the rights of the world’s indigenous peoples – these were some of the topics on a busy agenda, where UN DESA played a crucial role providing support. Follow UN DESA’s senior officials behind the scenes at #UNGA in this video!
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014