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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