High-Level Week 2025

Overview

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly – under the theme Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights – comes at a pivotal moment to renew global commitment to multilateralism, solidarity and shared action for people and planet. This year’s High-Level Week highlights the urgency of delivering on the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals and reinvigorating global cooperation.

Many of the events taking place during this High-Level Week connect back to the Pact for the Future. Some were directly mandated by the Pact, others align with its commitments on sustainable development, peace and security, digital cooperation, youth and future generations, and global governance. Together, they show how the Pact provides an overarching frame for multilateral action – linking global debates to the promises Member States made when adopting the Pact and its annexes.

Digital Cooperation Day

22 September | 9 a.m.–8 p.m. | 605 3rd Avenue, New York

High-level Meeting on the 30th Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women

22 September | 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | General Assembly Hall

SDG Moment

22 September | 2 p.m.–4 p.m. | Economic and Social Council Chamber

First Biennial Summit for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Global Economy: Implementing commitments on financing development

24 September | 9 a.m.–6 p.m. | ECOSOC Chamber

High-level Meeting to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth

25 September | 9 a.m.–5.30 p.m. | Conference Room 4

High-level Meeting to Launch the Global Dialogue on AI Governance

25 September | 3 p.m.–6 p.m. | Trusteeship Council Chamber

High-level Meeting to Commemorate and Promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

26 September | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. / 3 p.m.–6 p.m. | Trusteeship Council Chamber

Digital Cooperation Day banner
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Digital Cooperation Day

Digital Cooperation Day will convene leaders from governments, the private sector, civil society, and academia to explore the themes of the Global Digital Compact – annexed to the Pact for the Future – the inclusive digital economy, and the role of digital public infrastructure in building more inclusive, accountable digital futures.
Women Rise for All: Turning Hope into Action Event during Commission on Status of Women
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High-level Meeting on the 30th Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women

This meeting will reflect on progress since the landmark 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing and highlight achievements, best practices, gaps, and ongoing challenges in advancing gender equality worldwide – a cross-cutting priority reaffirmed throughout the Pact for the Future.
Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the SDG Moment 2022
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SDG Moment

The Pact for the Future is designed to turbocharge the Sustainable Development Goals – and highlighting inspiring action on these goals, the SDG Moment is a key platform to show how this vision is being put into practice. It showcases stories of transformation from communities, countries, and regions driving change across sectors – from renewable energy to gender equality.
A wide view of the 2nd meeting of the high-level political forum on sustainable development convened under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (14-23 July).
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First Biennial Summit for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Global Economy: Implementing commitments on financing development

This first Biennial Summit, mandated by last year’s Pact for the Future, is envisaged as a platform to unite multilateral efforts and the international financial system around shared goals for sustainable development. It aims to take stock of commitments relating to financing the SDGs, foster an inclusive dialogue, and explore ways to strengthen collaboration between multilateral institutions for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
A detailed view of the Economic and Social Council Youth Forum (ECOSOC) on the theme "Youth at the Forefront: Leveraging Science and Social Inclusion for Sustainable Development".
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High-level Meeting to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth

Under the theme “WPAY at 30: Accelerating Global Progress Through Intergenerational Collaboration,” this meeting will focus on strengthening intergenerational partnerships and renewing commitments to advance the global youth agenda – aligning with the Pact for the Future’s call to strengthen youth participation and embed the interests of future generations in decision-making.
Secretary-General António Guterres (left at podium and on screens) addresses the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, France.
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High-level Meeting to Launch the Global Dialogue on AI Governance

Bringing together Member States, Observers, UN specialized agencies, and diverse stakeholders, the high-level informal meeting will launch the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance at the United Nations and will explore key dimensions of inclusive and accountable AI governance – a core commitment of the Global Digital Compact annexed to the Pact for the Future.