The 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) will open on Tuesday, 10 September 2024,  the first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 24 September 2024.

UNGA 79 marks a crucial milestone in the global effort to accelerate progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The highly anticipated Summit of the Future, held during UNGA, underscores the urgent need for enhanced international cooperation to address pressing challenges such as climate change, poverty and inequality, while also tackling the impacts of ongoing conflicts and global health crises.

Agenda of the 79th session

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