Live Schedule

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Human Rights Council

20th Meeting - 60th Session of Human Rights Council

60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025)

04⁰⁰_am

Economic and Social Council

CCPCJ Intersessional Meeting

The Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice holds its first intersessional meeting to discuss preparations for the reconvened 34th session and the opening of the 35th session, as well as the preparations for the 15th UN Crime Congress to be held in Abu Dhabi from 25-30 April 2026.

04⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Treaty Bodies

540th Meeting, 29th Session, Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED)

Opening of session

07⁰⁰_am

Media Stakeouts

Arrival of Heads of State and of Government to the General Assembly Hall

Arrival of Heads of State and of Government to the General Assembly Hall.

08⁰⁰_am

Press Conferences

HRC - Press conference: Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela

Launch of FFM Venezuela's latest report to the Human Rights Council

08⁰⁰_am

Meetings & Events

High-Level Meeting on Haiti

On the sidelines of 80th Session of United Nations General Assembly, an in-person discussion to highlight Kenya's perspectives on the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to Haiti including its experience and lessons learned in the past year and urge global support for the transition of MSS Mission to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and establishment of a UN Support Office in Haiti.

09⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Council

21st Meeting - 60th Session of Human Rights Council

60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025)

09⁰⁰_am

General Assembly

High-level plenary meeting to commemorate the eightieth anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations - General Assembly, 80th session

This one-hour meeting marks the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations, with UN officials and Heads of State and Government reflecting on the achievements of the past eight decades and the path ahead for a more inclusive and responsive multilateral system.

09⁰⁰_am

Meetings & Events

(Day 2) Opening - Unstoppable Africa 2025

Unstoppable Africa stands as the leading African-convened business forum outside the continent. Hosted by United Nations Secretary General António Guterres and H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union, the event will take place on 21-22 September 2025 on the margins of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York.

09⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Treaty Bodies

541st Meeting, 29th Session, Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED)

Consideration of Montenegro

09⁵⁰_am

Media Stakeouts

Margus Tsahkna (Estonia) on the emergency meeting on threats to International Peace and Security - Security Council Media Stakeout

Comments to the media by Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Estonia, on the emergency meeting on threats to International Peace and Security.

10⁰⁰_am

General Assembly

(Opening & Plenary) High-level meeting convened by the President of the General Assembly on the 30th Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women - General Assembly, 80th session

High-level meeting of the General Assembly on the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women under the theme "Recommitting to, resourcing and accelerating the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls".

10⁰⁰_am

Meetings & Events

The Road to Ha Noi: Opening for Signature of the UN Convention against Cybercrime

On the occasion of the General Assembly's High-level Week 2025, The Government of Viet Nam and UNODC are convening a side event with the objective of underscoring the importance of multilateral treaties to address global challenges, the latest example of which is the Hanoi Convention.

10⁰⁰_am

Security Council

Threats to international peace and security - Security Council, 10002nd meeting

Threats to international peace and security.

10⁰⁰_am

Meetings & Events

Water Diplomacy: A Bridge for Sustainable Development and Cooperation

This event organized by the kingdom of Saudi Arabia aims to bring together high-level officials and experts to exchange views, share best practices, and strengthen partnerships for advancing water diplomacy in support of sustainable development.

10³⁰_am

Side Events

Welcome to the SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Join the opening of the SDG Media Zone as we mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations featuring a video message from the UN Secretary-General. This dynamic space brings the voices of young people, innovators, and changemakers into the global conversation, spotlighting solutions under the Sustainable Development Goals. Throughout the week, there will be engaging discussions on peace and security, gender equality, press freedom, climate, health, and more.

10³⁵_am

Side Events

Resilient Voices: From Poetry to Peace - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Maryam Bukar Hassan, Nigerian spoken word artist and poet, has been named the first United Nations Global Advocate for Peace—a groundbreaking role that recognizes the power of youth voices in shaping peace and security. "Peace is not the absence of war; it is the presence of understanding," she writes, capturing the essence of her vision for a more just and inclusive world. Drawing on her lived experience with conflict, Maryam brings resilience and creativity to peacebuilding and peacekeeping efforts.

11⁰⁰_am

Side Events

Women Pioneering Global Leadership - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Three women share an uncommon experience: standing as candidates to lead the United Nations. Having witnessed the Secretary-General selection process from within, they now come together in an intergenerational conversation to explain the complexities of the UNSG election process. With the 2026 race on the horizon and global pressure mounting, this conversation goes beyond reflection.

11¹⁰_am

Meetings & Events

(Day 2) Block 3 - Africa's Playbook for Digital Transformation - Unstoppable Africa 2025

11³⁰_am

Side Events

Shining a Spotlight: Cecilia Suárez in Conversation - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Join award-winning actress and UN Global Advocate for Spotlight Initiative, Cecilia Suárez, for an intimate conversation on her advocacy to end violence against women and girls. Since her appointment in 2020, Ms. Suárez has used her platform to amplify the voices of survivors and changemakers. Most recently, she travelled to Ecuador, where she met with survivors, activists, government leaders, and UN partners working to create a safer world for women and girls.

12⁰⁰_pm

Press Conferences

UNGA 80 General Debate, Occupied Palestinian Territory, SDG & other topics - Daily Press Briefing

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

12⁰⁰_pm

Side Events

Better Together: Marking 80 Years of the United Nations - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, under the theme "Better Together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights," comes at a pivotal moment to renew global commitment to multilateralism, solidarity and collective action. President of the General Assembly Annalena Baerbock will reflect on the UN's eight decades of achievements while addressing urgent global challenges.

12³⁰_pm

Side Events

Inside the Climate Summit - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

On 24 September, the UN Secretary-General will host a Climate Summit, as a platform for world leaders to present new national climate plans and accelerate momentum, ahead of COP30. These new plans must reflect bold action for the next decade, unlocking a just, resilient and low-carbon future. Selwin Hart, the Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Climate Action, will share insights on the Summit's goals, assess global progress, and chart the path to COP30.

01¹⁵_pm

Meetings & Events

Towards a Gender-Inclusive drug policy: Beijing +30

Join us at UNGA 80 for a powerful conversation on gender, health, and justice.

01¹⁵_pm

Meetings & Events

Social Participation and Health Equity as Drivers of Sustainable and Prosperous Societies

Todays geopolitical, environmental, and social challenges require a just, inclusive transition driven by social connection and trust. The public sector alone is not enough , social participation, empowerment, and co creation are essential to meet the needs of all population groups, including those most vulnerable.

01³⁰_pm

Side Events

Taking Forward the Promise of FFD4 - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) was formally recognized for its catalytic role in development finance in the outcome document of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4). Building on this milestone, the discussion in the SDG Media Zone will spotlight how UNCDF is turning that commitment into action—showcasing partnerships and initiatives that mobilize investment, unlock potential, and advance sustainable development in underserved markets.

02⁰⁰_pm

General Assembly

SDG Moment 2025

The SDG Moment serves to place an annual spotlight on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and will be held at the beginning of the United Nation's General Assembly's High-Level Week (UNGA80).

02⁰⁰_pm

General Assembly

(Plenary, continued & Closing) High-level meeting convened by the President of the General Assembly on the 30th Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women - General Assembly, 80th session

02⁰⁰_pm

Side Events

Turning Climate Stories into Global Action - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Join actor and UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and YouTuber and UNDP India Youth Climate Champion Prajakta Koli as they explore how celebrities and influencers are using their platforms to transform climate stories into global action. The session will spotlight filming of UNDP climate programs in India for season two of Nikolaj's Bloomberg TV series "An Optimist's Guide to the Planet," premiering in October. Prajakta will share how she uses digital influence to inspire action.

02¹⁵_pm

Media Stakeouts

Riyad Mansour (Palestine) on the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution - General Assembly Media Stakeout

Informal comments to the media by Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, on the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia.

02³⁰_pm

Meetings & Events

(Day 2) Block 4 - Game Changers: Building Africa's Multi-Billion Dollar Sports Business - Unstoppable Africa 2025

02³⁰_pm

Side Events

Investing in Peace: Rethinking Global Security in an Era of Rising Military Spending - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Global military spending is rising significantly across all regions, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, conflicts and perceived security threats. The Secretary-General's new report, as requested by UN Member States in the 2024 Pact for the Future, examines the difficult trade-offs presented by the increasing global military spending, making a powerful case for investing in peace and in people's futures.

02⁴⁵_pm

Media Stakeouts

Danny Danon (Israel) on the situation in Gaza - General Assembly Stakeout

Informal comments to the media by Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, on the situation in Gaza ahead of the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia.

02⁵⁰_pm

Media Stakeouts

Riyad Mansour (Palestine) on the situation in Gaza - General Assembly Media Stakeout

Informal comments to the media by Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, on the situation in Gaza ahead of the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia.

03⁰⁰_pm

General Assembly

High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution (5th plenary meeting, Continued)

The United Nations will resume the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia. The Conference will reaffirm international commitments to the two-State solution and seek to mobilize support for its implementation.

03⁰⁰_pm

Meetings & Events

From Paris to Belém: Ten Years Later, How Far Has Business Come - and How Far Must It Go?

03⁰⁰_pm

Side Events

The Manosphere: Understanding and Countering Online Misogyny - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

The manosphere – an online network of men's rights activists, incels, and other misogynist groups – poses a growing global threat. By spreading disinformation and normalizing gender-based violence, its influence extends from digital spaces to offline harms, from harassment to femicide. This panel will examine how the manosphere undermines gender equality, drawing on perspectives from Latin America, Africa and global research.

03³⁰_pm

Meetings & Events

(Day 2) Block 4, continued & Block 5 - Creating Real Opportunities for the Creative Industry - Unstoppable Africa 2025

03³⁰_pm

Side Events

Investing in Rural People in Africa and Beyond - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Rural people are the backbone of food systems worldwide, yet they continue to face persistent challenges — from climate shocks to structural barriers that limit opportunity. Across Africa, investing in rural people — especially women — holds enormous potential to drive food security, reduce poverty, and advance gender equality. This conversation will highlight IFAD's approach to investing in rural communities in Africa and beyond.

05⁰⁰_pm

Goals Lounge

The Value and Values of Multilateralism | Goals Lounge

Amid rising inequality, climate impacts, and geopolitical shifts, global leaders are convening to reflect on the need for strengthened multilateralism and the UN's role today.

05⁴⁰_pm

Meetings & Events

(Day 2) Closing Session - Unstoppable Africa 2025

06¹⁵_pm

Side Events

80th UNGA High-Level Side Event on Social Business, Youth and Technology

High-Level Side Event at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Social Business, Youth and Technology

11³⁰_pm

Agencies, Funds & Programmes

Living wages in focus: From principles to practice

The high-level regional event on living wages will open with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, opening remarks, followed by the launch of the Asia-Pacific Minimum Wage Digital Repository System. Sessions will explore the ILO's 2024 Conclusions on 'wage policies, including living wages' as well introduce ILO's first Living Wage Programme, launched in 2024.