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79th United Nations General Assembly Meeting 2024

The 79th UNGA Session, held on September 10, 2024, saw 193 member countries participate in a general debate focusing on peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for present and future generations.

Overview and Key Details of the 79th UNGA Session

  • Commenced on September 10, 2024
  • General debate: September 24-30, 2024
  • Theme: "Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for present and future generations"
  • President: Philemon Yang from Cameroon
  • 193 member countries participate, each with equal voting rights
  • Decisions carry political weight but are not legally binding
  • Roster includes 87 heads of state, 3 vice-presidents, 2 crown princes, 45 heads of government, and other delegates
  • Speech time limit: 15 minutes (voluntary)

Major Events and High-Level Meetings

  • Summit of the Future: September 22-23, 2024
    • Aims to adopt key documents including a pact for the future, declaration on future generations, and global digital compact
  • High-level plenary on sea level rise threats: September 25, 2024
  • International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons commemoration: September 26, 2024
  • High-level meeting on antimicrobial resistance: September 26, 2024
  • Traditional speaking order: Brazil first, followed by the United States as host country

Key Issues and Expected Discussions

  • War in Gaza: Calls for ceasefire; addresses by Israeli PM Netanyahu and Palestinian President Abbas on September 26
  • Ukraine Conflict: President Zelenskiy to speak on September 25; Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov on September 28
  • Climate Change: Urgent appeals from vulnerable nations, especially small island states
  • UN Security Council Reform: Discussions on expanding membership and limiting veto powers
  • Global Economic Governance: Reforms for the World Bank, IMF, and digital governance
  • Sustainable Development: Focus on leaving no one behind and ensuring human dignity
  • Nuclear Disarmament: Commemorating efforts towards total elimination of nuclear weapons
  • Antimicrobial Resistance: Addressing global health concerns

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