Welcome to the United Nations
The 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, opens on 12 September under the presidency of Miroslav Lajčák of Slovakia, and the theme “Focusing on people: striving for peace and a decent life for all on a sustainable planet”.
Items on the provisional agenda of the 72nd session include global governance and migration; sustainable development and climate change; human rights and human dignity; modernizing the United Nations and strengthening the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
Overview of what to expect:
11 September – Closing of 71st session
12 September – Opening of 72nd session
13 September – Meeting of the General Committee to consider the provisional agenda and the supplementary list and to make recommendations to the General Assembly.
18 September – High-level meeting on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse: building momentum for change. This is an event convened by the Secretary-General.
19 to 25 September – General Debate
26 September – High-level meeting convened by the President of the General Assembly to commemorate and promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.
27 to 28 September – High-level meeting on the appraisal of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons.
Useful Links:
1. General Assembly of the United Nations
2. President of the General Assembly
3. Ask Dag: FAQs about the General Assembly
4. Research Guide to General Assembly Documentation
5. UNGA Press Kit
Source: UN DPI