UN Headquarters in New York. Program of the Future Summit and High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly UN In mid-September, world leaders and leading experts will gather […]
The General Assembly adopted a resolution on sustainable forest management at the initiative of Uzbekistan
Careful treatment of forests and tree planting play an important role in preserving biodiversity, mitigating the effects of climate change and air pollution. The General Assembly adopted a […]
UN commemorates Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela addresses the UN General Assembly. September 2004 UN Honors Nelson Mandela Human Rights An informal meeting of the General Assembly was held at the UN headquarters […]
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on the safety of nuclear facilities in Ukraine
Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Safety of Nuclear Facilities in Ukraine Peace and Security Members of the General Assembly today adopted a resolution […]
The UN General Assembly proclaimed November 24 as World Conjoined Twins Day
Meeting of the UN General Assembly. The UN General Assembly proclaimed November 24 as World Conjoined Twins Day UN November 24 will now be celebrated annually at the […]
The UN General Assembly established an International Day of Reflection and Remembrance on the 1995 Srebrenica Genocide
A father at the grave of his son who died in Srebrenica. Photo from the archive The UN General Assembly established an International Day of Reflection and Remembrance […]
The General Assembly discussed Russia’s veto of a draft resolution on the space arms race
View of Earth from the ISS. The General Assembly discussed Russia’s veto of a draft resolution on the space arms race Peace and security The UN General Assembly […]
Head of the General Assembly: excessive use of vetoes hinders the UN’s ability to respond quickly to crisis situations
Chairman of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, Dennis Francis. Head of the General Assembly: excessive use of vetoes hinders the UN’s ability to respond quickly […]
The General Assembly discussed Russia’s veto on extending the mandate of experts on sanctions against the DPRK
Pyongyang, North Korea (DPRK). The General Assembly discussed Russia’s veto on extending the mandate of experts on sanctions against the DPRK Peace and Security The UN General Assembly […]
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on the role of diamonds in fueling conflicts
Diamond mine near Koidu, Sierra Leone (File photo) The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on the role of diamonds in fueling conflicts Peace and Security Members of […]