UN / GA 73 OPENING

Addressing the opening of the 73rd session of the General Assembly, GA President, María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, as only the fourth woman to assume the role, dedicated her presidency to “those women who have entered politics; who are demanding equality in the workplace; those women and girls who are victims of violence; to those girls and adolescents who demand access to quality education.” UNIFEED

• Categories: News & Features / News Stories / Unifeed
• Video Length: 00:02:33
• Production Date: 18 September 2018
• Asset Language: English; Spanish
• Personal Subject: ANTONIO GUTERRES; MARIA F. ESPINOSA GARCES
• Corporate Name: GENERAL ASSEMBLY
• Subject Topical: GENERAL ASSEMBLY
• MAMS Id: 2237754
• Parent Id: 2237754
• Alternate Title: unifeed180918i

Description

STORY: UN / GA 73 OPENING
TRT: 02:33
SOURCE: UNIFEED
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / SPANISH / NATS

DATELINE: 18 SEPTEMBER 2018, NEW YORK CITY / RECENT

Shotlist

FILE – RECENT, NEW YORK CITY

1. Wide shot, exterior United Nations headquarters

18 SEPTEMBER 2018, NEW YORK CITY / RECENT

2. Wide shot, General Assembly
3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, 73rd President, United Nations General Assembly:
“I declare the 73rd session of the General Assembly and call to order its first plenary meeting.”
4. Various shots, moment of silence for prayer and meditation
5. Wide shot, Espinosa walks up to podium
6. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, 73rd President, United Nations General Assembly:
“Being only the fourth woman to occupy this position in the 73 years of the life of the United Nations, I would like to reiterate that I dedicate this presidency to all women in the world; to all women in politics; those struggling to access jobs on equal terms; women and girls who are victims of violence; to girls and adolescents who demand access to quality information and education.”
7. Wide shot, Espinosa at podium
8. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, 73rd President, United Nations General Assembly:
“We must be aware that this Organization still has many challenges and there are many pending issues. Some of these debts are beginning to be settled, as it has been to tackle the migratory phenomenon through an internationally agreed instrument, which will, without a doubt, be one of the most important milestones to be witnessed during this session.”
9. Wide shot, Espinosa at podium
10. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, 73rd President, United Nations General Assembly:
“The greatest indicator of success in this House's work will be the well-being of people, in their daily lives and in their future prospects. This impact will ultimately be what will make the United Nations continue to be relevant and valuable to the world.”
11. Wide shot, Secretary-General António Guterres walks up to podium
12. SOUNDBITE (English) António Guterres, Secretary-General, United Nations:
“At a time of fragmentation and polarization, the world needs this Assembly to show the value of international cooperation. The Secretariat and I are committed to supporting you and strengthening the ways in which we work together. Madame President, I wish you and all Member States every success as we strive to achieve our shared goals.”
13. Wide shot, Guterres walks away
14. Wide shot, audience applause

Storyline

Addressing the opening of the 73rd session of the General Assembly, incoming President, María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, as only the fourth woman to assume the role, dedicated her presidency to “those women who have entered politics; who are demanding equality in the workplace; those women and girls who are victims of violence; to those girls and adolescents who demand access to quality education.”

Espinosa said the Organization “still has many challenges and there are many pending issues.”

She said, “some of these debts are beginning to be settled” and pointed out the migratory phenomenon which has been tackled “through an internationally agreed instrument, which will, without a doubt, be one of the most important milestones to be witnessed during this session.”

The greatest indicator of success, she said, “will be the well-being of people, in their daily lives and in their future prospects. This impact will ultimately be what will make the United Nations continue to be relevant and valuable to the world.”

In his address to the GA, Secretary-General António Guterres said “at a time of fragmentation and polarization, the world needs this Assembly to show the value of international cooperation.”

The General Assembly’s General Debate will take place from 25 September to 1st October. The theme for this year is "Making the United Nations relevant to all people: global leadership and shared responsibilities for peaceful, equitable and sustainable societies.”