Representatives of all UN Member States, there are 193 of them, and other organizations can pronounce speeches in the general debate of the organization in the greatness of the famous Chamber of the General Assembly, since a series of high -level meetings are held on key issues that humanity face.
With the weight of the world crises of war and climate change until gender inequality and the ethical dilemmas of artificial intelligence, this high -level week is more than tradition: it is a vital moment for humanity to reflect, compromise and reinvest its collective future.
The events mark the beginning of the 80th session of the General Assembly, the main deliberative body of the UN, known colloquially as UNGA80, which, as its name suggests, marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations establishment.
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President Nelson Mandela addresses the 49th session of the General Assembly in October 1994.
General debate; Speeches, speeches and more speeches
The general debate, which begins on September 23, is for many the centerpiece of the session of the General Assembly. World leaders lead to the podium in front of the golden backdrop to the Assembly Hall to explain their priorities to a global audience.
The notional and voluntary time limit for each speech to allow the efficient programming of more than 193 speakers for a period of seven days is 15 minutes, but it is rarely adhered faithfully.
Traditionally, Brazil speaks first followed by the United States as a host country.
The new president of the General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, only the fifth woman in the 80 years of the UN history to occupy the position, will preside over the debate whose issue is: Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights.
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Destruction in northern Gaza
The solution of two states: ‘further than ever’
The solution of two states a proposed framework to resolve the conflict between Israel and Palestine that would establish two states for two peoples is “beyond ever”, according to the UN Secretary General, speaking in July 2025.
The solution of two states is prior to the current conflict in Gaza, which began in October 2023 after mortal terrorist attacks in southern Israel by Hamas.
With more than 65,000 people killed in Gaza and hostages taken in Israel in captivity in the territory, the UN Member States will continue negotiations on the solution of two states at an international conference at the UN headquarters on Monday, September 22.
The conference is a continuation of the meetings held by the UN General Assembly in July 2025, which Israel and the United States did not attend.
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Working together with her male team member, a woman employee verifies the quality of work in a construction dam in Sri Lanka.
Marking 30 years of Beijing’s statement: empower women and girls
The 1995 Beijing statement and the platform for action are considered the most progressive plan to achieve gender equality and advance the rights of women and girls around the world.
Three decades after this historical statement, despite some progress, UN women, the UN specialized agency that focuses on gender matters, said there is a “growing reaction against women’s rights.”
On September 22, world leaders will discuss the action agenda of Beijing+30 that aims to achieve the following for all women and girls: a digital revolution, freedom of poverty, zero violence, total decision -making power and equal, an equal word in matters of peace and security, as well as climatic justice.
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Small island nations have a higher risk of climate change impacts.
Climate: Take heat
As the world struggles to maintain the temperature by increasing below 1.5 ° C levels above preindustrial levels, a summit will be held on Wednesday, September 24 to take stock of the rhythm and the scale of the climatic crisis worldwide.
World leaders will present their new national climate action plans (known as specific contributions at the national or NDC), commitments at the country level that describe measures to address climate change.
This is our time of opportunity
-Secretary General Guterres
The Summit will also bring together government leaders, business and civil society, to present ideas to boost action through mitigation, adaptation, finance and information integrity.
“This is our time of opportunity,“The UN Secretary General, António Guterres said.
The summit takes place before a key UN climate change conference, known as COP30, which will begin in Brazil in November.
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Ameca the robot attended the AI ​​for the good global summit, in Geneva, Switzerland, in July 2023.
Artificial Intelligence: Establish the railings
Artificial intelligence or AI have been quickly transforming the world, including everything, from autonomous cars to medical images analysis, from inventory management for companies to financial trade algorithms and from virtual assistants to translation of languages ​​in real time.
However, the benefits of AI are distributed unevenly and many countries struggle to access the tools that could transform their societies supporting the development and improving the lives of common people.
Its rapid expansion inevitably brings with it a series of risks and challenges, including threats to the precision of information and human rights, for example, surveillance.
Currently, there is no recognized agency to govern AI worldwide, so world leaders meet in New York on September 25 to discuss a framework for the governance of inclusive and responsible.
“Without adequate railings, AI could further exacerbate inequalities and digital divisions and disproportionately affect the most vulnerable. We must take advantage of this historical opportunity … for the benefit of all humanity,“Said Mr. Guterres.
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The delegates listen to the Secretary General heading to the 78th session of the General Assembly.