Coming up at the UN General Assembly on Monday
Monday is the first day of what is commonly referred to as “UN Week” in New York City. We’ll be using our social media platforms extensively this week to let you know where you can watch what’s...
View ArticleToilet paper with an important message
A call to end the practice of open defecation will be “rolled out” in a unique way during the UN General Assembly’s high-level week. Special toilet paper featuring educational messages will be placed...
View ArticleComing Up at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday
Keeping the momentum going after Sunday’s People’s Climate March on Sunday, more than 120 Heads of State and Government will join business and civil society leaders for Tuesday’s UN Climate Summit that...
View ArticleWhat happened on Monday at the UN General Assembly? Here are some highlights.
The busiest week of the year kicked off on Monday at UN Headquarters and we used our social media platforms to report on the events. Below are some highlights. Convened as a high-level plenary meeting...
View ArticleComing up at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday
After the Climate Summit wrapped up on Tuesday, Wednesday marks the halfway point of what is commonly referred to as “UN Week” in New York City. Stay up-to-date throughout the day as we continue with...
View ArticleWhat happened at the UN on Tuesday? Recap here
The busiest week of the year continued on Tuesday at UN Headquarters and we used our social media platforms to report on the events. Below are some highlights. Many of the more than 120 Heads of...
View ArticleWhat happened at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday? Recap here
The busiest week of the year continued on Wednesday at UN Headquarters and we used our social media platforms to report on the events. Below are some highlights. Journalists from around the world have...
View ArticleComing up at the UN General Assembly on Thursday
See all our behind the scenes photos in our Flickr gallery. The General Debate of the General Assembly continues on Thursday. All speeches by delegates at the meeting can be seen live on webcast. A...
View ArticleRecap for Thursday at the UN General Assembly and what’s still to come
The busiest week of the year continued on Thursday at UN Headquarters and we used our social media platforms to report on the events. Below are some highlights. See all our behind the scenes photos...
View ArticleillUmiNations: Protecting our Planet
To kick off this week’s United Nations Climate Summit, hundreds gathered outside United Nations Headquarters to watch a special event on Saturday evening, 20 September, called illUmiNations: Protecting...
View ArticleImportant changes now in effect for getting your UN ID Card
Ahead of this month’s high-level events including the 70th session of the UN General Assembly, the Papal visit and the Summit on Sustainable Development Goals, several improvements have been made this...
View Article8 ways to follow the #UNGA online
Every September, world leaders and dignitaries from around the world gather in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly “General Debate.” In addition, many high-level, special and side...
View ArticleComing up at the UN General Assembly on Monday
Monday is the the first day of what is commonly referred to as “UN Week” in New York. Sustainable development, global security and efforts to diffuse ongoing conflicts are only a few items on the top...
View ArticleWhat’s happening Tuesday at the UN General Assembly? Short preview here
The UN General Assembly General Debate continues on Tuesday where world leaders will continue to address their peers. In addition to speeches, here is what you need to know about other related events...
View ArticleScribing at the #GlobalGoals Summit
The UN has been abuzz with activity over the past few days as world leaders adopted a new, ambitious, set of Global Goals to end poverty, reduce inequality and tackle climate change. Amid the...
View ArticleSome highlights from Monday at the UN General Assembly
Facing a world where inequality is growing, trust is fading, and impatience with leadership can be seen and felt far and wide, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon opened the 70th General Debate of the United...
View ArticleWhat happened at the UN on Tuesday? Recap here
The busiest week of the year continued on Tuesday at UN Headquarters and we used our social media platforms to report on the events. Below are some highlights. The Leaders’ Summit on Countering...
View ArticleComing up at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday
Wednesday marks the halfway point of what is commonly referred to as “UN Week” in New York City. See below for a brief overview of what is expected to happen at UN Headquarters on 30 September. The UN...
View ArticleA recap of Wednesday’s highlights at the General Assembly
Halfway through the busiest week of the year at UN Headquarters in New York, our coverage of the week’s meetings and special events continued on our social media platforms. Here are some of the...
View ArticleBusy month ahead
Looking for information on how to share content about the upcoming 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly and UN Summit for Refugees and Migrants? Our social media team is...
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