What is the theme for the general debate of the current session of the General Assembly?
Last Updated: Nov 08, 2024
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The following information comes from the UN Membership research guide:
General Debate
The general debate is part of the General Assembly session and is held at the beginning of each regular session in September, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and A/RES/57/301, and the agenda for the session. Usually, the general debate is agenda item 8 of the regular session agenda.
Each member state has the opportunity to speak during the general debate. Often heads of state or government represent their countries at the general debate.
The theme for the general debate of the 79th session of the General Assembly is:
Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations.
The information note on Arrangements for the high-level meetings and the general debate issued each session (A/INF/session/4) includes:
- Dates and information of the general debate and the high level meetings organized around the time
- Events convened by the Secretary-General
- Protocol registration and access arrangements for Member States, observers, intergovernmental organizations, specialized agencies and related organizations
- Treaty event
- Security Arrangements
- Media access arrangements and services
- Focal points for arrangements related to high-level meetings
The UN Journal is a good source of official information about these activities.
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Ask DAG: FAQs about Member States Frequently asked questions about UN Member States with links to resources, including historic list of all General Debate statements given by each country
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Rules of Procedure of the General Assembly website Rules of Procedure of the General Assembly on the UN website, includes current text of the Rules, link to the official issuance, and comments on some procedural practices.
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UN Journal website For current meetings, includes links to webcasts and e-statements submitted in advance
Links & Files
- Research Guide: UN General Assembly Documentation Opens in new window
- Ask DAG (French): Quel est le thème du débat général de la 79e session de l'Assemblée générale ? Opens in new window
- Ask DAG (Spanish): ¿Cuál es el tema propuesto para el Debate General durante el 79º período de sesiones de la Asamblea General? Opens in new window
Disclaimer
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