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General Assembly: 81st plenary meeting, 79th session

Opening Segment Plenary Segment Remarks by H.E. Philemon Yang, President of the General Assembly for its 79th session. Remarks by H.E. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. Remarks by H.E. Bankole Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (tbc) Remarks by H.E. Antje Leendertse, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission. Remarks by Dr. Emma Birikorang, Director of Research, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC).

The communities who are served by UN Peacekeeping are at the heart of its efforts to build lasting peace. But for peacekeepers to continue to do their vital work, we need to ensure peacekeeping is fit for the future and that local and global partnerships remain strong.

Hybrid Press Briefing on the situation in Haiti and on the Joint Meeting of ECOSOC and the Peacebuilding Commission 

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to preside over Dag Hammarskjold medal, UN Woman Police Officer and UN Military Gender Advocates of the Year ceremony.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to preside over a wreath laying ceremony at the Peacekeepers' Memorial site in the North Lawn.

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

Remarks by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the UN Woman Police Officer of the Year and UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year ceremonies, the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal - International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2025.

Press conference by Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers.

Informal meeting of the plenary to hear a briefing on the review on the future of all forms of United Nations peace operations - General Assembly, 79th session.

Noon Briefing by Sharon Birch, Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.

During the turbulent early years of Timor-Leste's independence, the UN was a constant presence, helping to maintain peace and stability. Twenty-four years on, the country has made the successful transition from a host nation for UN peacekeeping operations, to one that contributes to supporting missions elsewhere.