Making the United Nations Relevant to all PeopleYear: 2019
From Global Issues to Local Priorities: The role of Cities in the Global Agenda, including Cities for Sustainable Development, Food Security, Nutrition and Climate Change
STATEMENT BY H.E. MARIA FERNANDA ESPINOSA, PRESIDENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY – “From Global Issues to Local Priorities: The role of Cities in the Global Agenda, including Cities for Sustainable Development, Food Security, Nutrition and Climate Change”
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AOSIS@30 Kickoff Event
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, MARÍA FERNANDA ESPINOSA – AOSIS@30 Kickoff Event
High-level Debate on International Migration and Development
Letter dated 19 February 2019 sharing the programme for the High-level Debate on International Migration and Development
Read MoreHigh-Level Thematic Debate on the Issue of Inclusive Development and Inequality Within and Among Countries
Letter dated 19 February 2019 on the High-level thematic debate on the issue of inclusive development and inequality within and among countries that will take place 14 May 2019
Read MorePress Briefing by Spokesperson – 19 February 2019
PRESS BRIEFING BY MONICA GRAYLEY, SPOKESPERSON FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT MARÍA FERNANDA ESPINOSA United Nations Headquarters, New York 19 February 2019 [As delivered] GENERAL ASSEMBLY WILL FOCUS ON THE ROLE OF CITIES IN THE...
Read MoreMeeting of the Presidents of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council with the Co-Facilitators of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and Financing for Development
Letter dated 19 February 2019 transmitting memo from the meeting of the Presidents of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council with the co-facilitators of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and Financing for Development
Read MoreBriefing on the Financial Situation of the Organization
Letter dated 18 February 2019 informing on the briefing of the General Assembly to hear a briefing by the Secretary General and facilitate dialogue on the financial situation of the organization that will take place 1 March 2019
Read MoreIntergovernmental Negotiations on the Question of the Equitable Representation on and the Increase in the Membership of the Security Council
Letter dated 18 February 2019 from the Co-Chairs of the Intergovernmental Negotiations on the Question of the Equitable Representation on and the Increase in the Membership of the Security Council
Read MoreFrom Global Issues to Local Priorities: The Role of Cities in the Global Agenda, Including Cities for Sustainable Development, Food Security, Nutrition and Climate Change
Letter dated 15 February 2019 on the informal plenary meeting on the theme “From global issues to local priorities: The role of cities in the global agenda, including cities for sustainable development, food security, nutrition and climate change”, to be held on 19 February 2019
Read MoreHigh-Level Event on Culture and Sustainable Development
Letter dated 15 February 2019 informing the date for the High-Level Event on Culture and Sustainable Development convened in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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Group of Friends of Universal Health Coverage briefing on the HLM preparation
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, MARÍA FERNANDA ESPINOSA – Group of Friends of Universal Health Coverage briefing on the High-Level Meeting preparation
“Humanity is Under Threat” – UN General Assembly President speaks to The National
Maria Fernanda Espinosa, President of the United Nations General Assembly speaks to The National on climate change and the need for ecological transition
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Joint briefing of the President of the General Assembly and the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for the Climate Summit 2019
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLYMARÍA FERNANDA ESPINOSA – Joint briefing of the President of the General Assembly and the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for the Climate Summit 2019
