General Debate
The general debate of the 79th session of the General Assembly will open on Tuesday, 24 September, continue through Saturday, 28 September, and conclude on Monday, 30 September 2024.
The theme for the general debate of the 79th session of the General Assembly is "Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations".
The debate is closed for the day and will resume on 25 September at 9:00 a.m. (New York time).
The debate of the 79th session is closed. Links to on-demand video and statements are available below.
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Daily schedule
- SEP 24 TUE
- SEP 25 WED
- SEP 26 THU
- SEP 27 FRI
- SEP 28 SAT
- SEP 30 MON
At every step, our Organization and our personnel will continue to stand in solidarity with the people of the world through these trying times, as we seek to forge a more peaceful, healthy, equal and prosperous future together.
The past year has tested humanity in every way. Despite the obstacles, the commitment of the UN staff to a better future shines through in all that they do. Their resolve is to achieve results for the people of the world and to deliver the help and hope that every person deserves.
Engaging conversations on the most pressing issues the African continent faces today, and its potential for growth and innovation. We’ll hear from African youth, business leaders, and civil society, as they tell world leaders what’s at stake for a better future.
This Summit aims to reaffirm commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Charter while enhancing cooperation and laying the foundations for a reinvigorated multilateral system and will result in a negotiated Pact for the Future.
Join thought leaders, experts, and changemakers as they delve into pressing topics on the transformation and solutions needed to accelerate action on the SDGs. This year’s sessions highlight the tracks of the Summit of the Future.
Participants will work towards developing comprehensive solutions and actionable commitments to combat sea-level rise, ensuring a resilient and sustainable future including for small island developing states and low-lying coastal areas.
Building on the momentum of previous declarations and commitments, participants will focus on enhancing international cooperation, promoting the responsible use of antimicrobials, and advancing the development of new treatments to safeguard global health.
His Excellency Philemon Yang, President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. UN Photo/Evan Schneider
The General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly is the opportunity for Heads of State and Government to come together at the UN Headquarters and discuss world issues.
On this site, you will find a daily list of speakers, with links to individual pages for each speaker. These pages will be published as soon possible and will present information pertaining to the speaker: an on-demand video, the statement (.pdf) and a summary of the statement, a downloadable photo, and audio files (.mp3).