Ongoing & Upcoming key Moments at the United Nations General Assembly

The 80th Anniversary of the United Nations

On United Nations’ 80th anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter, the Office of the President of the General Assembly is taking several initiatives that aim to commemorate the enduring relevance and spirit of unity embodied in the United Nations — bringing together diverse voices under one shared message of hope and renewal.

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Selection and Appointment of the Next Secretary General of the United Nations

The process for the selection and appointment of the next Secretary-General has been formally initiated by the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council through a joint letter dated 25 November 2025.

The President of the General Assembly, H.E. Ms. Annalena Baerbock, has committed to guiding this process in a transparent and inclusive manner.

General Assembly resolution 79/327 on the Revitalization of the work of the General Assembly sets out the process for the selection and appointment in line with  Article 97 of the Charter of the United Nations.

Follow the process HERE on a dedicated UN web page in all six languages, in line with resolution 77/335(66) & 79/327(42 (j))

Statement of the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Ms. Annalena Baerbock

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Schedule of Plenary Meetings of the General Assembly January 2026

Past Events 

High-level meeting of the General Assembly to mark the Tenth anniversary of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of This Crime

 9 December 2025, at 10 a.m.  GA Hall

In accordance with the General Assembly resolution 79/328 .

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Program;  PGA remarks

 

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High-level meeting on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society

WSIS+20

16 and 17 December 2025, GA Hall 

In accordance with the General Assembly resolution 70/125

Stakeholders: Registration, Invitation/List

Delegations: See Here

Follow up

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Second World Summit for Social Development

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Informal plenary meeting to commemorate and promote the International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures

4 December 2025, 10 am, GA Hall

Delegations  see Here

Program

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High-level plenary to commemorate the sixty-fifth anniversary of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples

18 December 2025, 10 am GA Hall 

In accordance with the General Assembly resolution 80/106

Program

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High-level Meeting on the appraisal of the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons

Monday, 24 November and Tuesday, 25 November 2025, GA Hall

Modalities

Concept Note;  List of Speakers; Programme

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24 November Morning; Afternoon

25 November Morning; Afternoon

PGA Remarks

 

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Eleventh emergency special session of the General Assembly-Ukraine

 3 December 2025, at 3 p.m.  GA Hall

In accordance with the General Assembly resolution ES-11/10 of 24 February 2025  

Delegations See Here

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The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly began on 9 September 2025.

The High-Level week took place from 22-30 September 2025, the General Debate was held on 23 September under the theme: “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights.”

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High Level General Debate of the 80th session of the General Assembly

Tuesday 23 September 2025- Monday 29 September 2025

General Assembly Hall

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First Biennial Summit for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Global Economy

Wednesday 24 September 2025, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

ECOSOC Chamber

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High–level Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly to commemorate and promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.

Friday 26 September 2025

UN Headquarter

List of Speakers

Programme

High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the 30th anniversary of the 4th World Conference on Women

Monday 22 September 2025, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

UN Headquarter 

Programme

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High-level Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth

Thursday 25 September 2025

UN Headquarters

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High-level Conference on the Situation of Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar

Tuesday 30 September 2025

GA Hall

PROGRAMME

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List of speakers

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High-level Meeting to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations

Monday, 22 September 2025, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
General Assembly Hall

List of Speakers

Live and on-demand coverage of the General Debate in all six languages (plus original language audio and video)

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High-level Multi-Stakeholder Informal Meeting to Launch the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance

Thursday 25 September 2025, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Trusteeship Council Chamber

List of Speakers

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High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases and the Promotion of Mental Health and Well-being

25 September 2025, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
United Nations Headquarters, New York

 

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Key Links and Resources

Mandated Events-80th Session

GA Resolutions

UNGA80 Schedule

High-Level Meetings

Agenda