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UN Food Systems Summit and UN High-Level Energy Dialogue @ IRENA/Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
The joint Ministerial Meeting in support of the UN Food Systems Summit and summit-level High-Level Dialogue on Energy preparatory processes will take place in partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the United Arab Emirates as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and the IRENA Assembly.
0730pm
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One World: Together At Home
A global broadcast & digital special to support frontline healthcare workers and the WHO.
0815am
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Opening of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum
Tunisian President Kais Saied will be present at the ceremony and deliver opening remarks. It is also expected to include a pre-recorded video message with remarks by the Secretary-General.
0415am
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IGF 2020 - Main Session DATA: Data governance and practices lessons during COVID-19 pandemic
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet
0855am
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IGF 2020 - Opening High-Level Session
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet The Fifteenth Annual Meeting of the IGF will be hosted online by the United Nations under the overarching theme: Internet for human resilience and solidarity.
1035am
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IGF 2020 - Main Session ENVIRONMENT
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet
0725am
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IGF 2020 - Main Session TRUST
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet
1155am
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IGF 2020 - Parliamentary Roundtable
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet
0255am
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IGF 2020 - High-Level Leaders Track: Health Implications
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet
0725am
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IGF 2020 - DCs Main Session: Socio-economic recovery after the Covid19 crisis – Dynamic Coalitions' role
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet
0100pm
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IGF 2020 - Main Session INCLUSION
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet
0530am
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IGF 2020 - High-Level Leaders Track: Economy
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet
1230pm
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IGF 2020 - Main Session: Digital Cooperation
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet
1150am
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet
0130pm
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IGF 2020 - High-Level Leaders Track: Security
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet
1040am
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IGF 2020 - High-Level Leaders Track: Social Development
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet
1100am
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IGF 2020 - High-Level Leaders Track: Environment
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet
1220pm
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IGF 2020 - High-Level Closing Session
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet
0845am
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres State of the Planet speech at Columbia University (New York City)
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will be delivering a major address on the state of the planet at Columbia University in New York. The speech will look at the current crises concerning climate change and biodiversity loss and outline the steps we need to take to reverse course and take positive action.
0845am
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An effective socioeconomic response to Covid-19: setting the stage for a more sustainable recovery towards 2030
A discussion with the Deputy Secretary-General/UNSDG Chair and resource persons on how the UN development system can – and must – support countries respond to, and recover from, the COVID-19 crisis, aligned with the 2030 Agenda.
0900am
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Nobel Peace Prize Forum 2020: International Cooperation After COVID-19 - Multilateralism and Global Governance in the Wake of the Corona Pandemic
This year's Nobel Peace Prize Forum will address how the Corona pandemic is affecting the conditions for international cooperation and global governance, and what the long-term consequences of this might be. While most experts agree that the COVID-19 crisis is a game changer in world affairs, they disagree on whether it will strengthen or weaken multilateralism, support or undermine the present international order, or make the world better or less prepared to handle unforeseen global crises in the future.
0900am
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Climate Ambition Summit 2020
The Climate Ambition Summit 2020 will take place virtually from 1400-1900 GMT (0900-1400 ET) on Saturday 12 December 2020. Leaders were invited to make pre recorded statements outlining their new and ambitious commitments.
0300am
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Address to the Bundestag (Berlin, Germany).
1200pm
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Davos 2021, World Economic Forum - Special Address by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
The World Economic Forum Davos Agenda, taking place virtually on 25-29 January, will convene heads of state and government, chief executives and leaders from civil society, under the theme: A Crucial Year to Rebuild Trust.
1015am
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Mobilizing Action on Climate Change - Davos 2021, World Economic Forum
The period from 2016 to 2020 will likely be the warmest five years on record, despite the recent impact of COVID 19 on greenhouse gas emissions. This Leadership Panel examines how major economies and industries can accelerate their efforts to meet or exceed the Paris Climate Agreement goals, and avoid an irreversible tipping point.
1115am
While more than 1 billion tonnes of food are still wasted every year and agriculture remains a major driver of water use, climate change and nature loss, a nature-positive economy could create 395 million new jobs by 2030. With the Biodiversity COP15 and the UN Food Systems Summit scheduled for 2021, this Leadership Panel examines how to scale inclusive action to transform food systems, improve farmer livelihoods and restore nature.
0800am
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Vaccinating the World: From Mass Production to Last-Mile Delivery - Davos 2021, World Economic Forum
With vaccine developers estimating that they can make sufficient doses for more than one-third of the world's population by the end of 2021, the "biggest logistical challenge the world has ever seen" of shipping, storing, freezing, communicating and vaccinating is about to begin. What policies, practices and partnerships are needed to manufacture and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine to nearly 8 billion people?
0900am
Meetings & Events
6th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly - Beyond the Borders: Equality in Science for Society
With great momentum and interest to accelerate progress in achieving the 2030 Development Agenda and its 17 Global Goals, the 6th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly theme will be Beyond the Borders: Equality in Science for Society, with a special focus on the value of the social aspects and cultural dimensions in Science, Technology and Innovation to enhance sustainable development programmes.
0745am
Theme of the dialogue: "Contribution of the environmental dimension of sustainable development to building a resilient and inclusive post-pandemic world".
0800am
The fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) provides leadership, catalyzes, intergovernmental actions on the environment, and contributes to the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
1000am
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Munich Security Conference (MSC) Special Edition - "Beyond Westlessness: Renewing Transatlantic Cooperation, Meeting Global Challenges"
On February 19, 2021, the Munich Security Conference (MSC) Special Edition will assemble some of the world's most senior decision-makers. At the very time and place the MSC 2021 would have kicked-off normally, they will discuss in a live broadcast how to rebuild and renew the transatlantic alliance and highlight the areas in which transatlantic and international cooperation are most urgently needed.
1030am
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Human Rights situation in Venezuela
This side-event is co-sponsored by the Permanent Missions of Honduras, Estonia and Ukraine and by the NGO UN Watch. A panel of experts will examine the human rights situation in Venezuela.
0815pm
The fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) provides leadership, catalyzes, intergovernmental actions on the environment, and contributes to the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
0815pm
Theme of the dialogue: "Contribution of the environmental dimension of sustainable development to building a resilient and inclusive post-pandemic world".
0830am
Meetings & Events
Dr. Hansa Mehta Memorial Dialogue: "Women's Economic Empowerment and Inclusive Global Economic Growth: COVID-19 and Beyond"
Dr. Gita Gopinath, Chief Economist, International Monetary Fund
1000am
Meetings & Events
United Nations observance of International Women's Day 2021
This year's International Women's Day theme "Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world" celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
0400am
46th Regular Session of Human Rights Council
0900am
Meetings & Events
Crimea: 7 years of violations of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity - United Nations Security Council high-level Arria-formula meeting
Crimea: 7 years of violations of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity (SC Arria-Formula meeting)
0800am
Meetings & Events
Target Gender Equality LIVE - CSW65 Side Event
The UN Global Compact is hosting a virtual CSW65 side event called TARGET GENDER EQUALITY LIVE. The event will feature leaders from business, government, civil society and the United Nations working to advance gender equality in the workplace, marketplace and community.
1000am
Meetings & Events
The situation in Crimea (Follow-up to the Arria Formula Discussion of March 12, 2021 on the situation in Crimea) - UN Security Council Arria Formula meeting
UN Security Council Arria Formula meeting organized by the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations
0830am
The dialogue, will provide a safe space for candid discussions about the challenges and opportunities for young people to meaningfully influence decision making at the highest levels, moving the needle from participation to influencing actual transformative change.
1000am
The event will consider key challenges and gaps that compound the exclusion of marginalized women in fragile and conflict settings. It will take a look at cross-regional policy developments and implementation that further meaningful inclusion, representation and visibility, intersectional and rights-based approaches and a focus on women as agents of change. It will highlight the voices and standpoints of marginalized women to be heard by the international community.
1000am
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The role of women's rights organizations in the response to and recovery from COVID-19 - CSW65 Side Event
The role of women's rights organizations in the response to and recovery from COVID-19
1000am
Meetings & Events
The Global Effort to End Domestic and Sexual Violence
The objective of the event is to launch and promote the existence of the directory and ensure it is used by organisations and employers. It is also to show support for a collaborative agenda to end gender-based violence, in which many coming together can create impact.
0500am
SDG Global Festival of Action
Day 1, Japan Stage - SDG Global Festival of Action 2021: A Turning Point For People and Planet (25-26 March)
The fifth SDG Global Festival of Action, powered by the UN SDG Action Campaign, finds new ways to inspire, mobilize and connect people and organizations to take action on the SDGs.
0730am
SDG Global Festival of Action
Day 1, Main Stage - SDG Global Festival of Action 2021: A Turning Point For People and Planet (25-26 March)
The fifth SDG Global Festival of Action, powered by the UN SDG Action Campaign, finds new ways to inspire, mobilize and connect people and organizations to take action on the SDGs.
0800am
(new YT) Day 1, Main Stage - SDG Global Festival of Action 2021: A Turning Point For People and Planet (25-26 March)
0300am
SDG Global Festival of Action
Day 2, Japan Stage - SDG Global Festival of Action 2021: A Turning Point For People and Planet (25-26 March)
The fifth SDG Global Festival of Action, powered by the UN SDG Action Campaign, finds new ways to inspire, mobilize and connect people and organizations to take action on the SDGs.
0400am
Meetings & Events
(new Facebook) Day 2, Japan Stage - SDG Global Festival of Action 2021: A Turning Point For People and Planet (25-26 March)
new FB
0730am
SDG Global Festival of Action
Day 2, Main Stage - SDG Global Festival of Action 2021: A Turning Point For People and Planet (25-26 March)
The fifth SDG Global Festival of Action, powered by the UN SDG Action Campaign, finds new ways to inspire, mobilize and connect people and organizations to take action on the SDGs.
0900am
Meetings & Events
Three years Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) - Achievements, Challenges and the Way Ahead
28 March 2021 will mark three years since the Secretary-General launched his Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) initiative during a Security Council open debate on peacekeeping, presided by the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
1000am
Meetings & Events
World Autism Awareness Day Observance - Inclusion in the Workplace: Challenges and Opportunities in a Post-Pandemic World
Inclusion in the Workplace: Challenges and Opportunities in a Post-Pandemic World.
0130pm
Substantive Sessions
Accelerating Action for the Planet, Thematic Breakout session, 10th Economic and Social Council Youth Forum
Young people feel that the determination to fight COVID-19 should also be used in addressing climate change (SDG 13). Recovering back better should also include actions to recover in a reener and more sustainable way (SDG 12).
0130pm
Substantive Sessions
A People-Centric Response, Thematic Breakout session, 10th Economic and Social Council Youth Forum
The slowdown in economic activity due to the impact of COVID-19 has weighed heavily on household incomes and youth sources of livelihoods.
0245pm
Substantive Sessions
Inclusive Peace: The Way Forward, Thematic Breakout session, 10th Economic and Social Council Youth Forum
The fallout of the pandemic, and its exacerbation of pre-existing inequalities (SDG 10) and discrimination, have highlighted the importance of the provision of justice, anti-discrimination legislation and strong institutions in supporting the rights of all, including youth (SDG 16). Indeed, targets 10.2 and 10.3 directly relate to SDG 16's commitment to non-discriminatory laws and policies.
0800am
Substantive Sessions
Arab States Region, Regional Breakout session, 10th Economic and Social Council Youth Forum
This session will elaborate on the challenges that face the Arab youth to enhance their capacities to be able to lead social impact in their communities and inspire them to start their region-wide influence.
0800am
Substantive Sessions
Asia and the Pacific, Regional Breakout session, 10th Economic and Social Council Youth Forum
The regional breakout sessions will identify gaps and scalable solutions that will lead to rapid transformational change, build back better and accelerate achievement of the SDGs during the Decade of Action. These sessions may build on the outcomes of youth consultations, and other outcomes from youth engagement in relevant regional fora, in particular at the regional sustainable development forums. The regional commissions will be invited to co-organize these sessions.
0940am
Substantive Sessions
Africa, Regional Breakout session, 10th Economic and Social Council Youth Forum
The theme for the Africa Regional Breakout Session, "Supporting the Culture of Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship of African Youth to Build Forward Better for Sustainable Development", draws inspiration from both the African Union's theme for 2021, "Arts, Culture and Heritage: Leversfor Building the Africa We Want", as well as the overall theme of the 2021 ECOSOC Youth Forum, "A Decade of Action: Building a Resilient Recovery".
1120am
Substantive Sessions
The Caribbean, Regional Breakout session, 10th Economic and Social Council Youth Forum
The regional breakout sessions will identify gaps and scalable solutions that will lead to rapid transformational change, build back better and accelerate achievement of the SDGs during the Decade of Action. These sessions may build on the outcomes of youth consultations, and other outcomes from youth engagement in relevant regional fora, in particular at the regional sustainable development forums. The regional commissions will be invited to co-organize these sessions.
1120am
Substantive Sessions
Latin America, Regional Breakout session, 10th Economic and Social Council Youth Forum
The regional breakout sessions will identify gaps and scalable solutions that will lead to rapid transformational change, build back better and accelerate achievement of the SDGs during the Decade of Action. These sessions may build on the outcomes of youth consultations, and other outcomes from youth engagement in relevant regional fora, in particular at the regional sustainable development forums. The regional commissions will be invited to co-organize these sessions.
0800am
Meetings & Events
7th Empretec Global Summit: The role of entrepreneurship, MSMEs and Empretec in post COVID 19 resurgence
Empretec Global Summit is an annual event which was first launched by UNCTAD in 2014 during Global Entrepreneurship Congress. This year the 7th Empretec Global Summit is organized with support of the UN project titled "Global initiative towards the post-COVID-19 resurgence of the MSME sector" initiated in March 2020 as part of the UN Framework for the immediate socio-economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic
0500pm
The 10th Anniversary of International Jazz Day, the world's largest annual celebration of jazz, will take place on April 30th, with thousands of worldwide programs culminating in a spectacular All-Star Global Concert from New York, Los Angeles, UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, Cape Town, Moscow, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and other cities around the globe.
1000am
Meetings & Events
"Odessa 7 years after: neo-nazism and violent nationalism as drivers of conflict in Ukraine" - Arria Formula Meeting
Odessa 7 years after: neo-nazism and violent nationalism as drivers of conflict in Ukraine
0115pm
Economic and Social Council
Artificial Intelligence in the face of Covid-19 and beyond - 2021 ECOSOC STI Forum Side Event
A Virtual High-Level Side Event in the margins of the 2021 Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals.
0200pm
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on violations against children in situations of armed conflict - Security Council high-level Arria-formula meeting
The objective of the meeting is to assess, one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on grave violations against children affected by armed conflict: both the trends in violations that can be attributed to the pandemic, its impact on the capacity for monitoring these violations, as well as on the engagement with parties to conflict to end and prevent grave violations against children. It will also analyse the lessons learned and good practices for the future to ensure better protection of children.
1000am
Meetings & Events
International Day of Argania
The argan tree (Argania spinosa) is a native species of the sub-Saharan region of Morocco, in the southwest of the country, which grows in arid and semiarid areas. It's the defining species of a woodland ecosystem, also known as Arganeraie, which is rich in endemic flora. It is resilient to a harsh environment under water scarcity, risk of erosion and poor soils.
1230pm
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will hold a joint news conference after talks in Moscow.
0900am
Meetings & Events
Innovative Financing for Peace: Finding new solutions to meet local peacebuilding needs - High-level Roundtable
The financing landscape for peacebuilding, development and humanitarian affairs is increasingly diversified. While an array of innovative financing instruments for the mobilization of private funds – such as blended finance, impact bonds and guarantees – has become available, implementing such instruments towards peacebuilding efforts is particularly challenging in conflict-affected settings.
0500am
Meetings & Events
72nd Session of International Law Commission
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, the General Assembly, on 12 August 2020, decided to postpone the seventy-second session of the ILC to 2021. Subsequently, the General Assembly, in resolution 75/135 of 15 December 2020, decided that the International Law Commission will hold its seventy-second session at the United Nations Office at Geneva from 26 April to 4 June and from 5 July to 6 August 2021 (11 weeks).
0500am
Conferences
72nd Session of International Law Commission
72nd Session of International Law Commission
1200am
Press Conferences
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.
0900am
Meetings & Events
From Mandate to Mission: Real Life Implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Mali
The objective of the meeting is to learn directly from the experiences and insights of women who are participating in and supporting the Peace Process in Mali; to highlight the importance of their role in political and peace processes, including political transition, stabilisation, mediation and conflict prevention; and to strengthen understanding of the challenges and opportunities for ensuring their full, equal and meaningful participation in these processes.
1000am
The world's Least Developed Countries are in a race to deliver the global development goals by 2030. This new decade needs to usher in a new global partnership to close the divide. A major conference will be held in Doha in January 2022 to help build an ambitious new programme for action for LDCs and will be held at a critical time, as the final decade of action for the 2030 agenda gathers pace.
1000am
Thematic Debate
United Nations peacekeeping operations: improving safety and security of peacekeepers - Security Council, VTC open debate
United Nations peacekeeping operations: improving safety and security of peacekeepers.
1000am
Implementation of the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS and the political declarations on HIV/AIDS & Comprehensive review of the whole question of peacekeeping operations in all their aspects
1025am
(Continued) High-level thematic debate on digital cooperation and connectivity - General Assembly, 75th session.
1100am
Press Conferences
Press conference: Christine Schraner Burgener, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar on the situation in Myanmar
Ms. Christine Schraner Burgener, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar will brief journalists on the situation in Myanmar.
1200pm
Press Conferences
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General.
1225pm
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.
0300pm
Meetings & Events
9th plenary meeting - Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, 2021 regular session, Economic and Social Council
The session is expected to consider 516 new applications for status by NGOs as well as 339 applications deferred from earlier sessions.
0300pm
Thematic panel discussion 1: Investing in people in LDCs: Eradicating poverty and building capacity to leave no one behind
0755am
Protection of Civilian (POC) Week side event moderated by Ms. Del Irani anchor at NHK World-Japan and host of Deeper Look from New York, and will include a panel discussion on the intersection of conflict and food insecurity, and give space to reflect on recommendations for better enhancing civilian protection and protection of critical infrastructure including perspectives from:
0900am
Meetings & Events
Virtual commemoration of the International Day of Vesak 2021
"Vesak", the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C., that the Buddha was born. It was also on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha attained enlightenment, and it was on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha in his eightieth year passed away.
1000am
Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia (S/2021/485).
1000am
Economic and Social Council
10th plenary meeting - Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, 2021 regular session, Economic and Social Council.
The 2021 regular session of the Committee on NGOs will take place from 17 -27 May 2021 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Committee will meet again on and 7 June 2021 to adopt its report of the session.
1000am
Thematic panel discussion 2: Leveraging the power of science, technology and innovation to fight multidimensional vulnerabilities and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
1000am
The situation in the Middle East.
1015am
Meetings & Events
(Part 1) Virtual Dialogue with Human Rights and Civil Society Partners on Building a Better Paradigm to Prevent and Counter Terrorism (25 - 26 May 2021)
The Virtual Dialogue with human rights and civil society partners under the theme "Building a Better Paradigm to Prevent and Counter Terrorism" will focus on two main streams of discussion: • Human rights and prevention; and • The role of Civil Society in preventing and countering terrorism/ Protecting rights of Victims of Terrorism
1155am
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General.
0300pm
Economic and Social Council
11th plenary meeting - Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, 2021 regular session, Economic and Social Council.
The 2021 regular session of the Committee on NGOs will take place from 17 -27 May 2021 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Committee will meet again on and 7 June 2021 to adopt its report of the session.
0300pm
The open debate is intended to deepen dialogue on the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict, to draw attention to the global state of the protection of civilians, with a focus on the protection of medical care, to urge compliance with international humanitarian law by all parties to conflicts and to mobilize greater efforts by the international community towards a global ceasefire, conflict prevention and conflict resolution, among other things.
0315pm
Thematic panel discussion 3: Structural transformation as a driver of prosperity.
0900am
Meetings & Events
(Day 1, Part 1) Africa Dialogue Series 2021, High-level public policy debates - Theme: Cultural identity and ownership: reshaping mindsets
The 2021 edition of the Africa Dialogue Series (ADS), the Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA)'s flagship event, will take place throughout May, which is also Africa month, and will be a celebration of the continent's identity, culture, history and achievements. It will also bring together key stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities for Africa.
0900am
Economic and Social Council
(Part 2) Virtual Dialogue with Human Rights and Civil Society Partners on Building a Better Paradigm to Prevent and Counter Terrorism (25 - 26 May 2021).
The Virtual Dialogue with human rights and civil society partners under the theme "Building a Better Paradigm to Prevent and Counter Terrorism" will focus on two main streams of discussion: • Human rights and prevention; and • The role of Civil Society in preventing and countering terrorism/ Protecting rights of Victims of Terrorism
1000am
Standing Committees
12th plenary meeting - Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, 2021 regular session, Economic and Social Council.
The 2021 regular session of the Committee on NGOs will take place from 17 -27 May 2021 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Committee will meet again on and 7 June 2021 to adopt its report of the session.
1000am
Security Council meeting on the humanitarian and political situations in Syria.
1130am
Meetings & Events
Improving the Protection of Civilians in UN Peacekeeping Transitions
The event will highlight evolving practice and emerging research on strengthening POC prior to, during, and after peacekeeping drawdown and withdrawal amidst continued threats of civilian harm.
1200pm
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.
1215pm
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
1245pm
Joint Security Council Media Stakeout: European Union members of the UN Security Council Estonia, France, Ireland and former UN Security Council members Belgium and Germany, as well as Norway, UK and USA on Belarus
0300pm
Meetings & Events
(Day 1, Part 2) Africa Dialogue Series 2021, High-level public policy debates - Theme: Cultural identity and ownership: reshaping mindsets.
The 2021 edition of the Africa Dialogue Series (ADS), the Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA)'s flagship event, will take place throughout May, which is also Africa month, and will be a celebration of the continent's identity, culture, history and achievements. It will also bring together key stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities for Africa.
0300pm
Standing Committees
13th plenary meeting - Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, 2021 regular session, Economic and Social Council.
The 2021 regular session of the Committee on NGOs will take place from 17 -27 May 2021 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Committee will meet again on and 7 June 2021 to adopt its report of the session.
0300pm
General Assembly meeting on countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes
0900am
The COVID-19 pandemic is a defining global crisis of our time, with devastating health, social, and economic consequences.
0900am
Press Conferences
Press Conference: Ms. Lynn Hastings, United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Ms. Lynn Hastings, United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory
1000am
Security Council: 1) The situation concerning Iraq 2) Consideration of the draft report of the Security Council to the General Assembly 3) The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
1000am
Meetings & Events
14th plenary meeting - Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, 2021 regular session, Economic and Social Council
Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations considers 516 new applications for status by NGOs and reviews quadrennial reports of NGOs in general or special consultative status.
1000am
The world's Least Developed Countries are in a race to deliver the global development goals by 2030. This new decade needs to usher in a new global partnership to close the divide. A major conference will be held in Doha in January 2022 to help build an ambitious new programme for action for LDCs and will be held at a critical time, as the final decade of action for the 2030 agenda gathers pace.
1030am
Meetings & Events
UN Peacekeepers Day 2021 Ceremony
The theme for this year's Day is "The road to a lasting peace: Leveraging the power of youth for peace and security."
1200pm
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
1200pm
Briefing by Brenden Varma, Spokesperson for the President of the 75th Session of the General Assembly.
0300pm
The world's Least Developed Countries are in a race to deliver the global development goals by 2030.
0300pm
Standing Committees
15th plenary meeting - Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, 2021 regular session, Economic and Social Council
The session is expected to consider 516 new applications for status by NGOs as well as 339 applications deferred from earlier sessions. The Committee will also review quadrennial reports of NGOs in general or special consultative status, as well as 77 quadrennial reports from organizations, deferred from earlier sessions.
0500am
Intersessional Activities
OHCHR Seminar: The contribution of development to all human rights
One-day intersessional seminar on the contribution of development to the enjoyment of all human rights
0900am
Press Conferences
Press Conference by Ambassador Dmitry Polyanskiy (Russian Federation)
Monthly Press Briefing by First Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation
1000am
The world's Least Developed Countries are in a race to deliver the global development goals by 2030. This new decade needs to usher in a new global partnership to close the divide. A major conference will be held in Doha in January 2022 to help build an ambitious new programme for action for LDCs and will be held at a critical time, as the final decade of action for the 2030 agenda gathers pace.
1000am
The Global Solutions Summit 2021 brings together top researchers, policymakers, business leaders and civil society representatives in a renowned global problem-solving process.
1200pm
Press Conferences
Daily Press Briefing: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yemen, Lebanon, Libya, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Myanmar, COVID-19/Brazil, Belarus, Hybrid Briefing Today
Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General
0300pm
Meetings & Events
(8th meeting) Preparatory Committee for the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries - General Assembly, 1st session (24-28 May 2021).
Consideration of the draft outcome document of the Conference
0430pm
Security Council open VTC to announce the outcome of the votes in connection with South Sudan sanctions (S/2021/509)
0430am
Press Conferences
Geneva Press Briefing: UNHCR, WFP, WHO, WMO, UNEP, UNCTAD, ITU
Geneva Press Briefing: UNHCR, WFP, WHO, WMO, UNEP, UNCTAD, ITU
0500am
Meetings & Events
UN Geneva Ceremony for International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2021
UN Geneva Ceremony for International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2021
1000am
Meetings & Events
(Part 1) High-Level Debate on Oceans - General Assembly, 75th session
High-level thematic debate on the ocean and Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water
1000am
The General Assembly decided to convene, starting from 2021, with a view to ensuring an uninterrupted and continuous nature of the democratic, inclusive and transparent negotiation process on security in the use of information and communications technologies under the auspices of the United Nations, a new open-ended working group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021–2025, acting on a consensus basis, to continue, as a priority, to further develop the rules,
1000am
The 20th session of the High-level Committee (HLC) on South-South Cooperation will meet on 1-4 June 2021 to review progress made in implementing the Buenos Aires Plan of Action, the new directions strategy for South-South cooperation, the Nairobi outcome document of the High-level United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation and the Buenos Aires outcome document of the second High-level United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation (BAPA+40).
1000am
Economic and Social Council
(1st plenary meeting) Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Annual session 2021 (1-4 June) - Economic and Social Council
The Executive Board is the governing body of UNICEF, providing intergovernmental support and oversight to the organization, in accordance with the overall policy guidance of the United Nations General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council.
1100am
Press Conferences
WHO - Press Conference: COVID-19 Update (Geneva, 1 June 2021)
COVID-19 updates, with a focus on a new joint call on scaling up equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines
1200pm
Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
1200pm
Briefing by the Spokesperson for the President of the 75th Session of the General Assembly.
0300pm
The 20th session of the High-level Committee (HLC) on South-South Cooperation will meet on 1-4 June 2021 to review progress made in implementing the Buenos Aires Plan of Action, the new directions strategy for South-South cooperation, the Nairobi outcome document of the High-level United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation and the Buenos Aires outcome document of the second High-level United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation (BAPA+40).
0300pm
Press Briefing by Ambassador Sven Jürgenson, Permanent Representative of Estonia and President of the Security Council.
0300pm
Economic and Social Council
(2nd plenary meeting) Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Annual session 2021 (1-4 June) - Economic and Social Council
The Executive Board is the governing body of UNICEF, providing intergovernmental support and oversight to the organization, in accordance with the overall policy guidance of the United Nations General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council.
0300pm
The General Assembly decided to convene, starting from 2021, with a view to ensuring an uninterrupted and continuous nature of the democratic, inclusive and transparent negotiation process on security in the use of information and communications technologies under the auspices of the United Nations, a new open-ended working group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021–2025, acting on a consensus basis, to continue, as a priority, to further develop the rules,
0300pm
Meetings & Events
(Part 2) High-Level Debate on Oceans - General Assembly, 75th session
High-level thematic debate on the ocean and Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water
0930am
Civil Society briefing by Ambassador Sven Jürgenson (Estonia), President of the Security Council in June 2021 on the programme of work.
1000am
High level United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation
(3rd meeting) High-level Committee on South-South Cooperation, 20th session
The 20th session of the High-level Committee (HLC) on South-South Cooperation will meet on 1-4 June 2021 to review progress made in implementing the Buenos Aires Plan of Action, the new directions strategy for South-South cooperation, the Nairobi outcome document of the High-level United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation and the Buenos Aires outcome document of the second High-level United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation (BAPA+40).
1000am
Economic and Social Council
(3rd plenary meeting) Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Annual session 2021 (1-4 June) - Economic and Social Council
The Executive Board is the governing body of UNICEF, providing intergovernmental support and oversight to the organization.
1000am
Special session of the General Assembly on challenges and measures to prevent and combat corruption and strengthen international cooperation.
1000am
Meetings & Events
Arria-formula meeting "the circumstances of Maidan and its aftereffects in Donbass"
Arria-formula meeting "the circumstances of Maidan and its aftereffects in Donbass"
1200pm
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
1200pm
Meetings & Events
Brenden Varma (GA President Spokesperson) on the General Assembly special session against Corruption
Briefing by Brenden Varma, Spokesperson for the President of the 75th Session of the General Assembly.
0115pm
Arria Formula meeting to explore how to strengthen an integrated approach to peace and security in the Sahel through a gendered lens.
0300pm
Economic and Social Council
(4th plenary meeting) Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Annual session 2021 (1-4 June) - Economic and Social Council
The Executive Board is the governing body of UNICEF, providing intergovernmental support and oversight to the organization.
0300pm
High level United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation
(4th meeting) High-level Committee on South-South Cooperation, 20th session
The 20th session of the High-level Committee (HLC) on South-South Cooperation will meet on 1-4 June 2021 to review progress made in implementing the Buenos Aires Plan of Action, the new directions strategy for South-South cooperation, the Nairobi outcome document of the High-level United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation and the Buenos Aires outcome document of the second High-level United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation (BAPA+40).
0300pm
Special session of the General Assembly on challenges and measures to prevent and combat corruption and strengthen international cooperation.
0430pm
Security Council
Abdou Abarry (Niger) & Abdoulaye Mar Dieye (Special Coordinator) on peace and security in the Sahel - Security Council Media Stakeout (2 June 2021)
Security Council Media Stakeout on Strengthening an integrated approach to peace and security in the Sahel through a gender lens: Launch of the Group of Friends of Women of the Sahel.
0800am
The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030
0900am
Meetings & Events
3530th meeting, 72nd session of the International Law Commission
Report of the Drafting Committee on the Provisional Application of Treaties, followed by the report of the Drafting Committee on Immunity of State Officials
0900am
UNGA Against Corruption Side Event organized by the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Public Works of Argentina and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
0900am
Meetings & Events
International Cooperation on Corruption Prevention Matters - UNGA Against Corruption Side Event
Detection of corruption offences with a foreign component requires a credible mechanism for verifying whether public officials have undisclosed foreign bank accounts, financial interests (including shares in companies), movable and immovable assets, business activities or paid work abroad as well as a residence permit or citizenshipin other countries.
0930am
Meetings & Events
Influencing Change: Highlighting Young Voices in Food and Sustainability
Influencing Change: Highlighting Young Voices in Food and Sustainability" aims to go beyond discussions on issues that affect food systems and into the hearts of young influencers who are leveraging social media as advocacy tools for sustainable food systems change.
1000am
Special session of the General Assembly on challenges and measures to prevent and combat corruption and strengthen international cooperation – General Assembly resolution 74/276 [A/RES/74/276] and decision 74/568 [74/568]
1000am
Security Council on Libya, Sudan and South Sudan and the Middle East
1000am
Economic and Social Council
(5th plenary meeting) Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Annual session 2021 (1-4 June) - Economic and Social Council
The Executive Board is the governing body of UNICEF, providing intergovernmental support and oversight to the organization.
1200pm
Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
1200pm
Briefing by the Spokesperson for the President of the 75th Session of the General Assembly.
0100pm
The impact of unilateral coercive measures on national health systems of targeted developing countries, in particular on health and well-being of women, children, persons with disabilities and other people in vulnerable situations
0130pm
Meetings & Events
Addressing corruption in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
The event is expected to provide an opportunity to assess the emerging corruption risks in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
0300pm
The situation in the Middle East - Security Council, 8786th meeting.
0300pm
Special session of the General Assembly on challenges and measures to prevent and combat corruption and strengthen international cooperation – General Assembly resolution 74/276 [A/RES/74/276] and decision 74/568 [74/568]
0515pm
Media Stakeouts
Sven Jürgenson (SC President, Estonia) on Yemen Oil Tanker - Security Council Media Stakeout (03 June 2021)
Elements to the press by Sven Jürgenson, Permanent Representative of Estonia and President of the Security Council for the month of June, following closed consultations on Yemen.
0520pm
The President of the Security Council will make a statement following consultations on Yemen.
0900am
Meetings & Events
#DigitalArt4Climate - Harnessing the Power of Culture and Technology for Action for Climate Empowerment - World Environment Day 2021 webinar.
With this event the organizers (International Association for the Advancement of Innovative Approaches to Global Challenges IAAI, GloCha Global Challenges Foundation New York and UN Habitat Youth Programme)
1000am
Meetings & Events
Celebration of World Environment Day 2021
World Environment Day 2021 is the United Nations flagship day for encouraging global awareness and action to protect our environment.
1000am
Special session of the General Assembly on challenges and measures to prevent and combat corruption and strengthen international cooperation.
1000am
Economic and Social Council
(6th plenary meeting) Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Annual session 2021 (1-4 June) - Economic and Social Council
The Executive Board is the governing body of UNICEF, providing intergovernmental support and oversight to the organization.
1000am
Closing of Session
1200pm
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
1200pm
Briefing by Brenden Varma, Spokesperson for the President of the 75th Session of the General Assembly.
0300pm
The 20th session of the High-level Committee (HLC) on South-South Cooperation meets to review progress made in implementing the Buenos Aires Plan of Action, the new directions strategy for South-South cooperation, the Nairobi outcome document of the High-level United Nations Conference
0300pm
Subsidiary Organs
Doing Disarmament Demobilization and Reintegration Better: DDR+
Security Council ad hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa.
0300pm
Economic and Social Council
(7th plenary meeting) Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Annual session 2021 (1-4 June) - Economic and Social Council
The Executive Board is the governing body of UNICEF, providing intergovernmental support and oversight to the organization.
0500am
Side Events
World Environment Day 2021 - Live from Pakistan
For World Environment Day 2021 host country Pakistan is celebrating a number of milestones: the completion of a billion trees as part of its 10 billion Tree drive, taking up a large voluntary pledge under the Bonn Challenge, a new Marine Protected Area and an innovative announcement around Nature financing including flotation of the country's first Green bond.
0630am
Meeting of the Chairpersons of the Human Rights Tratybodies
0900am
Regular Sessions
Organizational Meeting - Human Rights Council
Organizational Meeting - Human Rights Council
1000am
The United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA)/ Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) - Security Council, 8787th meeting.
1000am
Standing Committees
16th plenary meeting - Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, 2021 regular session, Economic and Social Council
The 2021 regular session of the Committee on NGOs will take place from 17 -27 May 2021 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Committee will meet again on and 7 June 2021 to adopt its report of the session.
1000am
75th Session
General Assembly: 72nd plenary meeting, 75th session
72nd plenary meeting of the General Assembly.
1000am
Economic and Social Council
(1st meeting) Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2021 (7-11 June 2021)
The Executive Board provides intergovernmental support and supervision for the activities of UNDP, UNFPA, and UNOPS in accordance with the policy guidance of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, and the United Nations Charter. The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries.
1045am
Media Stakeouts
Abdulla Shahid (President-elect of the General Assembly) on his election - Media Stakeout (7 June 2021)
Press encounter by the President of the General Assembly elect,
1100am
WHO Presser on Covid-19
1200pm
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.
1200pm
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General.
0100pm
Media Stakeouts
Gert Auväärt (SC President, Estonia) on the Central African Republic - Security Council Media Stakeout (07 June 2021)
Security Council Media Stakeout: Press elements following the meeting on Central African region.
0300pm
Economic and Social Council
(2nd meeting) Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2021 (7-11 June 2021)
The Executive Board provides intergovernmental support and supervision for the activities of UNDP, UNFPA, and UNOPS in accordance with the policy guidance of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, and the United Nations Charter. The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries.
0300pm
Meetings & Events
Virtual informal plenary consultation on the review of the functioning of the Resident Coordinator system
Introduction by the Secretary-General of his report on the review of the Resident Coordinator system.
0300pm
General Assembly: 73rd plenary meeting.
1000am
Meetings & Events
(1st meeting) Economic and Social Council, Management segment 2021 (8-9 June 2021).
Economic and environmental questions - Item 18 Statistics - Item 18 (c) - E/2021/24
1000am
Economic and Social Council
(3rd meeting) Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2021 (7-11 June 2021).
The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries.
1000am
Meetings & Events
World Oceans Day 2021 - The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods
Virtual celebration of United Nations World Oceans Day highlights the theme The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods.
1000am
The high-level meeting (HLM) on HIV/AIDS will be convened from 8 to 10 June 2021, in the General Assembly Hall, at the UN Headquarters, in New York.
1000am
General Assembly
(1st meeting) 2021 high-level meeting on HIV/AIDS (8-10 June 2021)
The high-level meeting (HLM) on HIV/AIDS will be convened from 8 to 10 June 2021, in the General Assembly Hall, at the UN Headquarters, in New York.
1015am
Media Stakeouts
Sven Jürgenson (SC President) on the recommendation for the appointment of the Secretary-General - Media Stakeout (8 June 2021)
Security Council Media Stakeout following the closed meeting on the recommendation for the appointment of the Secretary-General
1200pm
Press Conferences
Amy Quantrill (GA President Deputy Spokesperson) on the high-level meeting on HIV/AIDS, President Marks World Oceans Day, other items
Briefing by Ms. Amy Quantrill, Deputy Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.
1200pm
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
0300pm
The high-level meeting (HLM) on HIV/AIDS will be convened from 8 to 10 June 2021, in the General Assembly Hall, at the UN Headquarters, in New York.
0300pm
Economic and Social Council
(4th meeting) Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2021 (7-11 June 2021).
The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries.
0300pm
Security Council
Security Council: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals - 8790th meeting
Security Council on International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
0300pm
Economic and Social Council
(6th meeting) Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2021 (7-11 June 2021).
The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries.
0300pm
The high-level meeting (HLM) on HIV/AIDS will be convened from 8 to 10 June 2021, in the General Assembly Hall, at the UN Headquarters, in New York.
0700am
Meetings & Events
Food Systems Summit Global Dialogue - "Sustainable Food Systems: Nature positive Food Systems for a healthy planet and healthy people"
This Global Food Systems Dialogue will be co-convened by Dr. Agnes Kalibata, UN Secretary General's Special Envoy to the Food Systems Summit, and Inger Andersen, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme.
0945am
Media Stakeouts
Juan Ramon de la Fuente (Mexico) on Sudan and South Sudan - Media Stakeout (9 June 2021)
Security Council Media Stakeout following the Security Council meeting on Sudan and South Sudan.
1000am
Africa
Security Council: Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan - 8791st meeting
Security Council on Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan
1000am
Meetings & Events
(2nd meeting) Economic and Social Council, Management segment 2021 (8-9 June 2021).
Joint consideration of the items
1000am
General Assembly
(3rd meeting) 2021 high-level meeting on HIV/AIDS (8-10 June 2021)
The high-level meeting (HLM) on HIV/AIDS will be convened from 8 to 10 June 2021, in the General Assembly Hall, at the UN Headquarters, in New York.
1000am
The high-level meeting (HLM) on HIV/AIDS will be convened from 8 to 10 June 2021, in the General Assembly Hall, at the UN Headquarters, in New York.
1000am
Economic and Social Council
(5th meeting) Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2021 (7-11 June 2021).
The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries.
1200pm
Meetings & Events
UNSC Elections Briefing
An interactive briefing with the Permanent Representatives of the Member States seeking uncontested election to the Security Council for the 2022-2024 term.
1200pm
Press Conferences
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly
Hybrid press briefing by Ms. Amy Quantrill, Deputy Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.
1200pm
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
0300pm
General Assembly
(4th meeting) 2021 high-level meeting on HIV/AIDS (8-10 June 2021).
The high-level meeting (HLM) on HIV/AIDS will be convened from 8 to 10 June 2021, in the General Assembly Hall, at the UN Headquarters, in New York.
0300pm
The high-level meeting (HLM) on HIV/AIDS will be convened from 8 to 10 June 2021, in the General Assembly Hall, at the UN Headquarters, in New York.
1000am
Economic and Social Council
(7th meeting) Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2021 (7-11 June 2021).
The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries.
1000am
General Assembly
(5th meeting) 2021 high-level meeting on HIV/AIDS (8-10 June 2021)
The high-level meeting (HLM) on HIV/AIDS will be convened from 8 to 10 June 2021, in the General Assembly Hall, at the UN Headquarters, in New York.
1000am
The high-level meeting (HLM) on HIV/AIDS will be convened from 8 to 10 June 2021, in the General Assembly Hall, at the UN Headquarters, in New York.
1000am
Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security
1000am
Security Council
12th Annual Global Student Conference on slavery and the transatlantic slave trade.
12th Annual Global Student Conference on slavery and the transatlantic slave trade.
1200pm
Media Stakeouts
Nicolas de Rivière (France) on cooperation between the UN and the EU - Security Council Media Stakeout (10 June 2021)
Security Council Media Stakeout following the Security Council meeting on Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations
1200pm
Press briefing by Amy Quantrill, Deputy Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.
1200pm
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
0300pm
Economic and Social Council
(8th meeting) Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2021 (7-11 June 2021).
The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries.
0300pm
General Assembly
(6th meeting) 2021 high-level meeting on HIV/AIDS (8-10 June 2021)
The high-level meeting (HLM) on HIV/AIDS will be convened from 8 to 10 June 2021, in the General Assembly Hall, at the UN Headquarters, in New York.
0300pm
The high-level meeting (HLM) on HIV/AIDS will be convened from 8 to 10 June 2021, in the General Assembly Hall, at the UN Headquarters, in New York.
0900am
Meetings & Events
High-Level Event to mark the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour
High-Level Event to mark the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour
1000am
Economic and Social Council
(9th meeting) Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2021 (7-11 June 2021).
The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries.
1000am
Meetings & Events
Member States Humanitarian Briefing on Central Sahel.
Widespread conflict, severe economic decline, food insecurity and collapse of essential services continue to take an enormous toll on the population, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities.
1000am
General Assembly: 78th plenary meeting, 75th session.
1045am
Media Stakeouts
Olta Xhaçka (Albania) on Albania's election as non-permanent member of the Security Council
Security Council Media Stakeout on Albania's election as non-permanent member of the Security Council
1200pm
Hybrid press briefing by Ms. Amy Quantrill, Deputy Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.
1200pm
Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
0100pm
Press Conferences
The Secretary-General's virtual briefing to the G7 Summit
Press briefing by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the UN, during the G7 Summit.
0300pm
Economic and Social Council
(10th meeting) Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2021 (7-11 June 2021).
The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries.
0300pm
Citing COVID-19’s global impact on peace, speakers say Security Council must overcome divisions, address current realities, as General Assembly considers its 2020 report. People living with HIV must be at heart of global efforts to stamp out epidemic by 2030, governments stress, as General Assembly high-level meeting continues.
0545am
Press Conferences
OCHA - Press Conference: Briefing on Lebanon (Geneva, 14 June 2021)
Briefing on the situation in Lebanon
1000am
75th Session
(Part 1) High-level dialogue on desertification, land degradation and drought - General Assembly, 75th session
High-level dialogue on desertification, land degradation and drought
1000am
Meetings & Events
Committee on Enforced Disappearances - 6th Meeting of States parties & 2021 elections
Election of five Members of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances to replace those whose terms are due to expire on 30 June 2021.
1000am
Security Council: The situation in Mali
1000am
General Assembly
(1st meeting) Special Committee of 24 (Decolonization Committee) - Resumed session, 14-25 June 2021
The Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence of Colonial Countries and Peoples, also known as the Special Committee on Decolonization.
1100am
Press Conferences
WHO - Press Conference: COVID-19 Update (Geneva, 14 June 2021)
WHO - Press Conference: COVID-19 Update (Geneva, 14 June 2021)
1200pm
Press Conferences
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General.
1200pm
Press Conferences
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly
Press briefing by Ms. Amy Quantrill, Deputy Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.
0300pm
Meetings & Events
(3rd meeting) Special Committee of 24 (Decolonization Committee) - Resumed session, 14-25 June 2021
The Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence of Colonial Countries and Peoples, also known as the Special Committee on Decolonization.
0300pm
75th Session
(Part 2) High-level dialogue on desertification, land degradation and drought - General Assembly, 75th session
High-level dialogue on desertification, land degradation and drought
0300pm
Security Council: Reports on Sudan and South Sudan & The Situation in Somalia
0430am
Press Conferences
Geneva Press Briefing: ILO, UNICEF, UNITAID, WHO, UNCTAD, WMO, WFP
Geneva Press Briefing:
0800am
Meetings & Events
Opening of the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2021
The UN Global Compact 2021 Leaders Summit will elevate ambition for strategic collective action, with focused objectives and clear paths to recovery from the continued climate crisis, global pandemic, economic disparities and social inequalities.
0900am
Meetings & Events
UNOCT International Expert Group Meeting on the Protection of Urban Centres and Touristic Venues (15-16 June 2021)
On 15 and 16 June 2021, the Global Programme on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets—lead by UNOCT in cooperation with CTED
0900am
Meetings & Events
World Refugee Day Event - The power of inclusion
World Refugee Day Event - The power of inclusion
0900am
An expert panel will discuss ways to overcome the barriers to full access to justice and showcase examples of national and regional access to justice by older persons who suffered violence, abuse and neglect perpetrated by state or nonstate actors, including during the current COVID 19 pandemic.
0945am
Media Stakeouts
Security Council Media Stakeout: Special Envoy for Yemen
Security Council Media Stakeout by Special Envoy for Yemen following the Security Council briefing on Yemen
1000am
Human Rights Treaty Bodies
(4th meeting) Special Committee of 24 (Decolonization Committee) - Resumed session, 14-25 June 2021
The Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence of Colonial Countries and Peoples, also known as the Special Committee on Decolonization, or C-24 was established in 1961 by the General Assembly (GA), as its subsidiary organ devoted to the issue of decolonization.
1000am
Meetings & Events
(1st meeting) Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Fourteenth session, COSP14 (15-17 June 2021)
Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
1000am
Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mark Lowcock will brief on Yemen.
1200pm
Meetings & Events
(With CART) Press Conference: The 14th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
Hybrid press briefing on the 14th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
1200pm
Press Conferences
(With CART Services) Press Conference: The 14th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
press briefing on the 14th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
1200pm
Meetings & Events
Press Conference: The 14th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
Hybrid press briefing on the 14th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
1220pm
Press Conferences
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
1240pm
Press Conferences
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly
Briefing by Amy Quantrill, Deputy Spokesperson for the President of the 75th Session of the General Assembly.
1250pm
Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths
0300pm
General Assembly
(2nd meeting) Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Fourteenth session, COSP14 (15-17 June 2021).
The 14th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD will take place from 15 to 17 June 2021.
0900am
The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (A/RES/72/281) and observed every year on 16 June.
0900am
Meetings & Events
UNOCT International Expert Group Meeting on the Protection of Urban Centres and Touristic Venues (15-16 June 2021)
On 15 and 16 June 2021, the Global Programme on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets—lead by UNOCT in cooperation with CTED
0945am
United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism Programme Programme Office on Parliamentary Engagement in Preventing and Counctering Terrorism in Doha, Qatar - Hybrid Opening Ceremony.
1000am
Meetings & Events
(3rd meeting) Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Fourteenth session, COSP14 (15-17 June 2021).
The 14th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD will take place from 15 to 17 June 2021.
1000am
75th Session
General Assembly: 80th plenary meeting, 75th session
General Assembly on matters related to the Security Council and conflicts in the GUAM area
1000am
Security Council
Implementation of note S/2017/507: Working methods - Security Council, 9798th meeting
Implementation of the note by the President of the Security Council (S/2017/507) - Working methods of the Security Council.
1200pm
Press Conferences
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General and the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.
0300pm
Meetings & Events
(4th meeting) Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Fourteenth session, COSP14 (15-17 June 2021)
The 14th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD will take place from 15 to 17 June 2021.
0300pm
The Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence of Colonial Countries and Peoples
0500pm
75th Session
General Assembly: 81st plenary meeting, 75th meeting
Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council - Item 127: oral decision
0810pm
The purpose of the event is to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Republic of Korea's entry into UN.
0900am
The GAR Special Report on Drought 2021 explores the systemic nature of drought and its impacts on achievement of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the SDGs and human and ecosystems health and wellbeing.
1000am
Meetings & Events
(5th meeting) Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Fourteenth session, COSP14 (15-17 June 2021).
The 14th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD will take place from 15 to 17 June 2021.
1000am
Meetings & Events
(1st meeting: Opening, Interactive dialogues) High-level meeting of the General Assembly on Middle-Income Countries
High-level meeting of the General Assembly on Middle-Income Countries
1200pm
Press Conferences
Daily Press Briefing: Russia/US statement,Venezuela donors conference, SG/middle income countries & other topics
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
0200pm
Meetings & Events
7th Official Observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
"Building back better: Supporting survivors of conflict-related sexual violence in the context of pandemic recovery".
0300pm
75th Session
(2nd meeting: Interactive dialogue) High-level meeting of the General Assembly on Middle-Income Countries.
High-level meeting of the General Assembly on Middle-Income Countries.
0300pm
Over 1 billion persons with disabilities have great potential and the ability to contribute in all aspects of development and society. Yet they have been in more marginalized situations due to historical discriminations and many forms of barriers that prevent their inclusion and participation equally and fully as members of our communities. In facing the current COVID-19 crises, evidence showed already that persons with disabilities are at greater risk and disproportionately affected by the COVID-19.
0300pm
Security Council meeting on the question concerning Haiti.
0830am
Press Conferences
WHO - Press Conference: COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update
0900am
Signature of a Framework of Cooperation between the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Inter-Parliamentary Union
0900am
Meetings & Events
Launch of the report on protection of youth in civic space
Virtual launch event organized by the Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth, in partnership with OHCHR, EU, and the Norwegian mission to the UN.
0900am
75th Session
General Assembly: 82nd plenary meeting, 75th meeting
Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations
1000am
General Assembly
(5th meeting) Special Committee of 24 (Decolonization Committee) - Resumed session, 14-25 June 2021.
Special Committee of 24 (Decolonization Committee)
1000am
Violence and conflict in northern Mozambique continued to drive massive displacement, increasing the need for humanitarian assistance in the region.
1000am
A joint thematic event of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council on least developed countries, on the theme “Diversifying the financing toolbox to enhance investment in least developed countries”.
1040am
General Assembly Media Stakeout: UN Secretary-General António Guterres
1200pm
Media Stakeout by Myanmar Special Envoy following her briefing to the Security Council
0300pm
Meetings & Events
Arria Formula Meeting on "Addressing the Impact of the Departure of Foreign Fighters and Mercenaries from Libya on the Sahel Region"
Arria Formula Meeting on "Addressing the Impact of the Departure of Foreign Fighters and Mercenaries from Libya on the Sahel Region"
0300pm
1) 83rd plenary meeting: Prevention of armed conflict - Item 34: draft resolution (A/75/L.85/Rev.1) Action on the draft resolution.
0400am
47th regular session of the Human Rights Council
0630am
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women
1802nd Meeting, 79th Session Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
79th Session Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
0800am
Meetings & Events
Women Political Leaders Summit 2021
Women Political Leaders Summit 2021.
0830am
Meetings & Events
International Day of Yoga 2021
Recognizing this important role of Yoga, this year's commemoration of the International Day of Yoga focuses on "Yoga for well-being" - how the practice of Yoga can promote the holistic health of every individual.
0900am
Online Event on "Boosting Africa's Transformative Power of Tourism"
0900am
47th regular session of the Human Rights Council
0920am
Ministerial-level Thematic Forums is bringing together key stakeholders virtually over five days from the 21st to the 25th of June 2021.
1000am
Meetings & Events
1st meeting, UN Women Executive Board, Annual Session 2021
UN-Women Executive Board is the Governing Body of the Entity and provides intergovernmental support to and supervision of its operational activities.
1000am
A joint thematic event of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council on least developed countries, on the theme “Diversifying the financing toolbox to enhance investment in least developed countries”.
1000am
Security Council open briefing on the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Secretary-General's most recent 90-day report on South Sudan
1100am
Press Conferences
WHO - Press Conference: COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update
1100am
A high-level event will officially launch the Guidance Note and include a video message by the SG.
1200pm
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
0400am
3rd Meeting, 47th regular session of the Human Rights Council
0800am
Security Council
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) - Security Council, VTC Debate
Deborah Lyons, the Special Representative for Afghanistan and head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), is expected to brief on the latest Secretary-General's report on the mission.
0900am
Ministerial-level Thematic Forums is bringing together key stakeholders virtually over five days from the 21st to the 25th of June 2021, to mobilize actions as a major milestone on the road to the High-level Dialogue on Energy in September 2021.
0900am
4th Meeting, 47th regular session of the Human Rights Council
1000am
Economic and Social Council
ECOSOC - Humanitarian Affairs Segment 2021
ECOSOC Event on the Transition from Relief to Development
1000am
Meetings & Events
2nd meeting, UN Women Executive Board, Annual Session 2021
The UN-Women Executive Board is the Governing Body of the Entity and provides intergovernmental support to and supervision of its operational activities.
1000am
Adopting 3 texts, General Assembly encourages more United Nations-Pacific Islands Forum cooperation, decides to continue intergovernmental talks on Security Council reform.
1200pm
Press Conferences
Daily Press Briefing: Russia, Afghanistan, Gaza & other topics
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General
0300pm
Informal meeting of the General Assembly to announce the launch of the "Joint Statement in support of the International Year of Health and Care Workers" , which is currently co-sponsored by 121 delegations.
0300pm
Meetings & Events
3rd meeting, UN Women Executive Board, Annual Session 2021
The UN-Women Executive Board is the Governing Body of the Entity and provides intergovernmental support to and supervision of its operational activities.
0400am
5th Meeting, 47th regular session of the Human Rights Council
0400am
Economic and Social Council
Opening Segment, ECOSOC - Humanitarian Affairs Segment 2021
Opening of the Segment by ECOSOC Vice-President for the Humanitarian Affairs Segment, H.E. Ms. Pascale Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations
0600am
Media Stakeouts
Media Stakeout: UN Secretary-General with Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission
Media Stakeout: UN Secretary-General with Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission.
0900am
6th Meeting, 47th regular session of the Human Rights Council
0900am
Ministerial-level Thematic Forums is bringing together key stakeholders virtually over five days from the 21st to the 25th of June 2021, to mobilize actions as a major milestone on the road to the High-level Dialogue on Energy in September 2021.
0900am
Economic and Social Council
High-Level Panel: Health care in times of COVID-19, ECOSOC - Humanitarian Affairs Segment 2021
High-Level Panel: Health care in times of COVID-19: a global protection agenda
0900am
United Nations Public Service Day, celebrated on 23 June each year, recognizes the value and virtue of public service to the community.
1000am
Meetings & Events
4th meeting, UN Women Executive Board, Annual Session 2021.
The UN-Women Executive Board is the Governing Body of the Entity and provides intergovernmental support to and supervision of its operational activities.
1000am
General Assembly
General Assembly: Embargo against Cuba, 85th plenary meeting
Adopting annual resolution, delegates in General Assembly urge immediate repeal of embargo on Cuba, especially amid global efforts to combat COVID-19 pandemic.Adopting annual resolution, delegates in General Assembly urge immediate repeal of embargo on Cuba, especially amid global efforts to combat COVID-19 pandemic.
1000am
Central African Republic seeing spikes in rights violations, attacks on aid workers, Special Representative tells Security Council, calling for support.
1200pm
Press Conferences
Daily Press Briefing: Libya, Afghanistan, ECOSOC & other topics
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
1230pm
Media Stakeouts
Security Council Media Stakeout on MINUSCA
Security Council Media Stakeout
0245pm
Security Council Media Stakeout on the situation in the Middle East
0300pm
The situation in the Middle East - Security Council, 8803rd meeting.
0300pm
General Assembly
General Assembly: Embargo against Cuba, 86th plenary meeting.
Adopting annual resolution, delegates in General Assembly urge immediate repeal of embargo on Cuba, especially amid global efforts to combat COVID-19 pandemic.
0315am
Media Stakeout: UN Secretary-General with the Prime Minister H.E. A De Croo.
0400am
Economic and Social Council
High-Level Panel: Innovation as a driver of change, ECOSOC - Humanitarian Affairs Segment 2021
High-Level Panel: Innovation as a driver of change: the use of new and emerging technologies and humanitarian data
0400am
7th Meeting, 47th regular session of the Human Rights Council
0520am
Meetings & Events
UN Secretary-General Address to the European Parliament
UN Secretary-General Address to the European Parliament.
0630am
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women
1805th Meeting, 79th Session Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women
General discussion on indigenous women and girls (Part 1)
0800am
Side Event on the margins of the Second United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week organized by the UN Office on Counter-Terrorism.
0800am
Meetings & Events
Programming for the Future: Behavioral Insights to Counter Terrorism in the Digital Decade - Third UN Counter Terrorism Week Side Event
Side Event on the margins of the Second United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week organized by the UN Office on Counter-Terrorism.
0900am
Meetings & Events
(4th meeting) Ministerial Thematic Forums for the High-Level Dialogue on Energy (21-25 June 2021)
Ministerial-level Thematic Forums is bringing together key stakeholders virtually over five days from the 21st to the 25th of June 2021, to mobilize actions as a major milestone on the road to the High-level Dialogue on Energy in September 2021.
0900am
8th Meeting, 47th regular session of the Human Rights Council
0900am
Economic and Social Council
High-Level Panel: Humanitarian Action and Climate Change, ECOSOC - Humanitarian Affairs Segment 2021
High-Level Panel: Humanitarian Action and Climate Change: Advancing anticipatory approaches, strengthening resilience and enhancing collaboration in response to the climate crisis
1000am
General Assembly
(8th meeting) Special Committee of 24 (Decolonization Committee) - Resumed session, 14-25 June 2021
The Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence of Colonial Countries and Peoples, also known as the Special Committee on Decolonization, or C-24 was established in 1961 by the General Assembly (GA), as its subsidiary organ devoted to the issue of decolonization.
1000am
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The 29th Meeting of States Parties to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD) – election for the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is composed of 18 independent experts, who are persons of high moral character and recognized competence in the field of human rights.
1000am
Meetings & Events
Opening of the New UNOCT Training Office in Rabat - UN Counter-Terrorism Week Side Event
Side Event on the margins of the Second United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week organized by the UN Office on Counter-Terrorism.
1000am
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women
1806th Meeting, 79th Session Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women
General discussion on indigenous women and girls (Part 2)
1000am
Middle East
The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question - Security Council, 8804th meeting
One month into ‘fragile’ ceasefire in Gaza, maximum restraint remains crucial, Special Coordinator tells Security Council, citing new Israeli Government.
1200pm
Press Conferences
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General and the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General and the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.
1230pm
Meetings & Events
Preventing terrorists from acquiring weapons - UN Counter-Terrorism Week Side Event
Side Event on the margins of the Second United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week organized by the UN Office on Counter-Terrorism.
0130pm
Press Conferences
Falkland Islands (Malvinas) - Press Conference
Press briefing by the Foreign Minister of Argentina, Mr. Felipe Solá, on the session of the Special Committee on Decolonization, specifically on the agenda item of Malvinas Islands.
0300pm
Meetings & Events
(9th meeting) Special Committee of 24 (Decolonization Committee) - Resumed session, 14-25 June 2021
The Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence of Colonial Countries and Peoples, also known as the Special Committee on Decolonization.
0300pm
Meetings & Events
AFICS/NY 51st Annual Assembly
AFICS/NY 51st Annual Assembly.
0400am
Economic and Social Council
High-Level Event on Gender Equality, ECOSOC - Humanitarian Affairs Segment 2021
High-Level Event on Gender Equality: Leadership, decision making, and participation of women and girls in humanitarian settings
0400am
9th Meeting, 47th regular session of the Human Rights Council
0730am
Press Conferences
OHCHR - Press Conference : Gender Theory (Geneva, 25 June 2021)
Human Rights Council report on gender theory by the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
0800am
Side Events
Addressing and Countering Hate Speech and Violent Extremism through Education in a Digital World
Side Event on the margins of the Second United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week organized by the UN Office on Counter-Terrorism.
0800am
Side Event on the margins of the Second United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week organized by the UN Office on Counter-Terrorism.
0800am
Side Event on the margins of the Second United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week organized by the UN Office on Counter-Terrorism.
0900am
Economic and Social Council
Closing Segment, ECOSOC - Humanitarian Affairs Segment 2021
Closing of the Segment, including action on the draft ECOSOC humanitarian resolution, and the voices of affected people.
0900am
10th Meeting, 47th regular session of the Human Rights Council - ID with WG on discrimination against women
0900am
Side Events
(5th meeting) Ministerial Thematic Forums for the High-Level Dialogue on Energy (21-25 June 2021)
Ministerial-level Thematic Forums is bringing together key stakeholders virtually over five days from the 21st to the 25th of June 2021
1000am
Side Events
(10th meeting) Special Committee of 24 (Decolonization Committee) - Resumed session, 14-25 June 2021
The Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence of Colonial Countries and Peoples
1000am
Security Council
The situation in the Middle East - Security Council, 8805th meeting
Amid little forward movement, warring parties in Syria must take concrete steps on potential common ground issues, Special Envoy says.
1000am
Meetings & Events
General Assembly: 87th plenary meeting
Adopting 2 texts, General Assembly calls for stronger Economic and Social Council role, agrees to establish high-level political forum format at Seventy-Seventh Session.
1100am
Press Conferences
WHO - Press Conference: COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update
1100am
Press Conferences
FAO's Indigenous Peoples' Food Systems Report - Press Conference
Press Conference on the launch of the FAO's Indigenous Peoples' Food Systems Report.
1200pm
Press Conferences
Daily Press Briefing: Mali, Secretary-General's Travel, Trip Announcement & other topics
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
1200pm
Informal comments by Geir Pedersen, Special Envoy for Syria, on his recent briefing before the Security Council on the latest situation in Syria.
1200pm
Press Conferences
Press Conference on the situation in Madagascar
Virtual Press Briefing by World Food Programme Regional Director in Southern Africa
1230pm
Side Event on the margins of the Second United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week organized by the UN Office on Counter-Terrorism.
1230pm
Side Events
Engagement of CSOs in the management of VEPs and prevention of radicalization to violence in prison
Member States continue to face technical and operational challenges as a result of the growing threat of radicalization to violence in prison settings.
0300pm
Letters from the President of the General Assembly, dated 21 May 2021 and 18 June 2021, were sent to all permanent representatives and permanent observers.
0400am
11th Meeting, 47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
0630am
Opening of Session
0800am
Security Council
Children and armed conflict - VTC Open debate, Security Council
International community must not allow armed conflict to trample on children’s rights, Secretary-General tells Security Council.
0800am
Conferences
MSMEs: Key to an inclusive and sustainable recovery - Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day 2021
This virtual MSME Day event will explore how to ensure MSMEs – the bedrock of our societies - are equipped to ensure a fast, equitable and sustainable post-COVID-19 recovery, empowered to drive the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and supported to spur innovation, creativity and decent work for all.
0900am
The three-day Second United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States on countering and preventing terrorism in the age of transformative technologies kicked off today with the overall theme of “Countering and Preventing Terrorism in the Age of Transformative Technologies: Addressing the Challenges of the New Decade.”
0900am
Meetings & Events
Libyan Political Dialogue Forum
Day One - Afternoon session
0900am
12th Meeting, 47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
1200pm
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General.
0100pm
Press Conferences
Press Conference: High-Level meeting on Strengthening the Conduct of Peacekeeping Personnel: Sharing of Good Practices
High-Level meeting on Strengthening the Conduct of Peacekeeping Personnel: Sharing of Good Practices
0130pm
Meetings & Events
Handling terrorist content online: toward transparency - UN Counter-Terrorism Week Side Event
Side Event on the margins of the Second United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week organized by the UN Office on Counter-Terrorism.
0300pm
Meetings & Events
Second United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States (28-30 June 2021) - Session 2, Breakout session A
Second United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States on countering and preventing terrorism in the age of transformative technologies with the overall theme of “Countering and Preventing Terrorism in the Age of Transformative Technologies: Addressing the Challenges of the New Decade.”
0300pm
Meetings & Events
Second United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States (28-30 June 2021) - Session 2, Breakout session B
Second United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States on countering and preventing terrorism in the age of transformative technologies with the overall theme of “Countering and Preventing Terrorism in the Age of Transformative Technologies: Addressing the Challenges of the New Decade.”
0300pm
Meetings & Events
Second United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States (28-30 June 2021) - Session 2, Breakout session C
Second United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States on countering and preventing terrorism in the age of transformative technologies with the overall theme of “Countering and Preventing Terrorism in the Age of Transformative Technologies: Addressing the Challenges of the New Decade.”
0300pm
Unveiling Ceremony of Afghanistan government gift to the United Nations
0330pm
Trends in Financing Far-Right Violent Extremism
0400am
13th Meeting, 47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
0400am
Meetings & Events
Libyan Political Dialogue Forum
Day Two - Morning Session
0630am
Consideration of Togo
0800am
Integrating Gender in Cybersecurity and New Technologies in the Fight Against Terrorism
0800am
Security Council
Cyber security - Security Council, VTC Open debate
‘Explosive’ growth of digital technologies creating new potential for conflict, disarmament chief tells Security Council in first-ever debate on cyberthreats.
0830am
Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Counter-Terrorism Contexts.
0900am
14th Meeting, 47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
1000am
High Level Events
Second United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States (28-30 June 2021) - Session 3.
Second United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States on countering and preventing terrorism in the age of transformative technologies with the overall theme of “Countering and Preventing Terrorism in the Age of Transformative Technologies: Addressing the Challenges of the New Decade.”
1000am
Tenth meeting of States parties to the Convention on Migrant Workers in order to elect seven members of the Migrant Workers Committee.
1200pm
Press Conferences
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General
Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
0300pm
High Level Events
Second United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States (28-30 June 2021) - Session 4, Breakout session A.
Second United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States on countering and preventing terrorism in the age of transformative technologies with the overall theme of “Countering and Preventing Terrorism in the Age of Transformative Technologies: Addressing the Challenges of the New Decade.”
0300pm
High Level Events
Second United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States (28-30 June 2021) - Session 4, Breakout session B.
Second United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States on countering and preventing terrorism in the age of transformative technologies with the overall theme of “Countering and Preventing Terrorism in the Age of Transformative Technologies: Addressing the Challenges of the New Decade.”
0300pm
5th Committee
Fifth Committee, 15th meeting - General Assembly, Second part of the resumed 75th session
Administrative and Budgetary Committee.
0300pm
The Conference will provide a platform for Member States, United Nations entities, international and regional organizations, civil society, and the private sector to exchange information, experiences, and good practices, and explore further cooperation.
0300pm
High Level Events
Second United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States (28-30 June 2021) - Session 4, Breakout session C.
Second United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States on countering and preventing terrorism in the age of transformative technologies with the overall theme of “Countering and Preventing Terrorism in the Age of Transformative Technologies: Addressing the Challenges of the New Decade.”
0300pm
Security Council renews mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for six months, renews sanctions on Democratic Republic of the Congo, sets 5 November as election date to fill International Court of Justice vacancy, renews mandate of Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. Senior peacekeeping official warns Security Council of chronic divisive rhetoric, genocide denial in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
0400am
15th Meeting, 47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
0630am
Consideration of Togo (Cont'd)
0830am
Side Event on the margins of the Second United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week organized by the UN Office on Counter-Terrorism.
0830am
Side Event on the margins of the Second United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week organized by the UN Office on Counter-Terrorism.
0900am
16th Meeting, 47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
0900am
Press Conferences
Monthly briefing by Russia
Monthly briefing by Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia
0900am
Meetings & Events
Opening session, Generation Equality Forum (Paris, France) - Accelerating Progress for Gender Equality by 2030
The Generation Equality Forum (June 30 – July 2) is a major global inflection point for gender equality. This landmark effort is bringing together governments, corporations and change makers from around the world to define and announce ambitious investments and policies. The result will be a permanent acceleration in equality, leadership and opportunity for women and girls worldwide.
1000am
Conferences
Second United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States
Countering and Preventing Terrorism in the Age of Transformative Technologies: Addressing the Challenges of the New Decade.
1000am
Security Council
Non-proliferation - Security Council, 8811th meeting
Non-proliferation - Security Council, 8811th meeting
1200pm
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General and the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly
0130pm
I: Addressing the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism, and II: Measures to prevent and combat terrorism.
0300pm
Second Committee, 10th meeting - General Assembly, 75th session
0300pm
General Assembly: 88th plenary meeting, 75th session
0400am
17th Meeting, 47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
0500am
Presentation of the thematic report on the establishment of a Global Fund for Social Protection by the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Olivier De Schutter, to the 47th session of the Human Rights Council
0630am
Consideration of Togo (Cont'd - Part 2)
0900am
18th Meeting, 47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
0900am
Meetings & Events
Libyan Political Dialogue Forum
Day Four - Afternoon Session
1000am
The Conference will highlight the ongoing Israeli policies and practices to change the demographics and status quo in occupied East Jerusalem, with a special focus on evictions of Palestinians from their homes and demolitions of Palestinian houses and other structures in the City, and exploring means of addressing such violations in order to advance a just and peaceful resolution of the question of Palestine based on international law and relevant UN resolutions.
1100am
Closing of Session
1200pm
Press Conferences
Ethiopia, Syria, Prespa Forum & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (01 July 2021)
Daily Press Briefing by the Associate Spokesperson of the Secretary-General.
0300pm
The President of the Security Council (France) will provide a briefing to the press on the programme of work for the month of July 2021.
0400pm
Informal Meetings
Security Council: Briefing to Member States (July 2021)
The President of the Security Council for the month of July (France) will provide a briefing for Member States of the United Nations that are non-members of the Council on its work for the month.
0320am
Anticipating the socio-economic impacts of Climate Change
0400am
19th Meeting, 47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
0900am
Meetings & Events
(Part 1) 2021 ECOSOC Integration Segment, Economic and Social Council, 2021 session
The 2021 Integration Segment of ECOSOC, chaired by His Excellency Ambassador Juan Sandoval Mendiolea
0900am
20th Meeting, 47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
1000am
General Assembly
(3rd meeting, Plenary segment) High-level meeting of the General Assembly on Middle-Income Countries
Plenary segment: National perspectives, lessons learnt, and best practices.
1200pm
Meetings & Events
(Part 2) 2021 ECOSOC Integration Segment, Economic and Social Council, 2021 session
The 2021 Integration Segment of ECOSOC, chaired by His Excellency Ambassador Juan Sandoval Mendiolea
1200pm
Press Conferences
Ethiopia, Libya, Zimbabwe/COVID-19 & other topics - Daily Press Briefing
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
0300pm
General Assembly
(Part 3) High-level dialogue on desertification, land degradation and drought - General Assembly, 75th session
Plenary segment (continued)
0300pm
The situation in Tigray, Ethiopia: Peace and security in Africa
0430pm
Meetings & Events
Libyan Political Dialogue Forum
Day Five - Closing Session
0400am
21st Meeting, 47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
0900am
Meetings & Events
3531st meeting, 72nd session of the International Law Commission
"Succession of States in respect of State responsibility"
0930am
22nd Meeting, 47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
0400am
23th Meeting, 47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
0500am
Meetings & Events
3532nd meeting, 72nd session of the International Law Commission
11:00 (CEST)
0900am
The SDGs in time of crisis: A sustainable, inclusive and resilient recovery from COVID-19 as an opportunity to realize the SDGs
0900am
2021 Session
(with CART and ISL) 2021 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2021), 1st meeting
The SDGs in time of crisis: A sustainable, inclusive and resilient recovery from COVID-19 as an opportunity to realize the SDGs
0900am
24th Meeting, 47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
1000am
Human rights are intrinsically linked to peace and security and often form the basis for the Security Council's call for UN engagement in a country situation.
1200pm
Press Conferences
Syria, Mozambique, Ethiopia & other topics - Daily Press Briefing
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
0100pm
Economic and Social Council
COVID-19 Pandemic: A Stress Test of Global Ageing - HLPF2021 Side Event
Older persons have been among the first and hardest hit by the crisis caused by COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to have a disproportionate impact on them. As of 1 March 2021, 7 out of 10 deaths from COVID-19 occurred in older people aged over 65 years.
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Meetings & Events
Virtual Launch of the Group of friends in defense of the Charter of the United Nations
The Charter of the United Nations is, therefore, both a milestone and a true act of faith that still today fills us with hope on the best of humanity and brings us together to ensure the common wellbeing of present and future generations.
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Building resilience against future shocks through structural changes and investment in sustainable infrastructure
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Continuation of the debate on the item
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2021 Session
(With CART and ISL) 2021 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2021), 2nd meeting (with CART)
Building resilience against future shocks through structural changes and investment in sustainable infrastructure
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Press Conferences
High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development - Press Conference
Hybrid press briefing by Dr. Sania Nishtar, Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation of Pakistan to brief on the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
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A dialogue between civil society representatives and the Security Council president for July 2021, Ambassador Nicolas de Rivière of France. Hosted by WFUNA.
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25th Meeting, 47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
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Meetings & Events
3533rd Meeting, 72nd session of the International Law Commission
3533rd meeting
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Conferences
(with CART) 2021 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2021), 3rd meeting
The high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF) is the core United Nations platform for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
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26th Meeting, 47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
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Press Conferences
WHO - Press Conference: COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update
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The high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF) is the core United Nations platform for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
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OCHA's pooled funds – the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and the Country-based Pooled Funds (CBPFs) – rose to the challenge and collectively allocated a record-breaking $1.8 billion to 59 countries, making 2020 the fourth consecutive year with record-high allocation levels.
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The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy - Item 123: Report of the Secretary-General. Organization of work, adoption of the agenda and allocation of items - Item 7; Promotion and protection of human rights - Item 72: draft decision. Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia – residual functions - Item 92: draft resolution Cooperation between the United Nations and the International Organization of la Francophonie - Item 130
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The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo . Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (S/2021/587)
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Press Conferences
Haiti, Central Africa Republic, Extreme Weather & other topics - Daily Press Briefing
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
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One year from the launch of the Global Pledge, this side event aims to take stock of and advocate for further implementation of the Global Pledge for Action.
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Economic and Social Council
(with CART) 2021 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2021), 4th meeting
The high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF) is the core United Nations platform for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
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Economic and Social Council
2021 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2021), 4th meeting.
The high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF) is the core United Nations platform for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
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47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
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"Succession of States in respect of State responsibility"
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High Level Events
High-level event on the impact of violence on children's mental health - HLPF 2021 Side Event
Side Event on the margins of the 2021 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2021).
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This side-event aims to examine the role of partnerships between Governments and civil society to build policies and responses for a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient recovery from Covid-19 and for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda.
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The high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF) is the core United Nations platform for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
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2021 Session
(with CART) 2021 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2021), 5th meeting
The high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF) is the core United Nations platform for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
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Side Events
Breaking Barriers for Women in Peacekeeping: A4P WPS Champions Handover of Recommendations
In the first half of 2021, Ireland, Germany, Namibia, South Africa, Bangladesh, Kenya, Indonesia, and Canada co-hosted three panel discussions exploring the barriers to full, equal and meaningful participation faced by women peacekeepers and the means by which they might be addressed.
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With the growing number of terrorist-related incidents globally, and with the method of attacks continuously evolving, regular proactive training that can simulate these evolving asymmetric threats is becoming a necessity.
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1) Peace consolidation in West Africa
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Press Conferences
Daily Press Briefing: Global Food Prices, Human Trafficking, Security Council & other topics
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
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Peace and security in Africa - Security Council, 8816th meeting.
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Implementation of the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS and the political declarations on HIV/AIDS - Item 10. Continuation of the debate on the item.
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Restoring the conditions for SDG progress in African countries, Least Developed Countries and Landlocked Developing Countries.
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2021 Session
(with CART) 2021 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2021), 6th meeting
Restoring the conditions for SDG progress in African countries, Least Developed Countries and Landlocked Developing Countries.
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Side Event on the margins of the 2021 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2021)
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47th Session
47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
30th Meeting, 47th Regular Session Human Rights Council
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Press Conferences
Geneva Press Briefing: HRC, UNHCR, WHO, WFP, WTO
Biweekly Geneva Press Briefing Chaired by Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva
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Meetings & Events
3535th meeting, 72nd session of the International Law Commission
"Succession of States in respect of State responsibility"
0900am
Meetings & Events
2021 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2021), 7th meeting
Coming together to help Small Island Developing States to get on a path to realize the SDGs
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Meetings & Events
2021 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2021), 7th meeting
Coming together to help Small Island Developing States to get on a path to realize the SDGs
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Middle East
Middle East - Security Council, 8817th meeting
The situation in the Middle East (Syria)
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Press Conferences
Syria, Ethiopia, G20 & other topics - Daily Press Briefing
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
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Meetings & Events
2021 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2021), 8th meeting
Vision and priorities of civil society, the private sector and other major groups and stakeholders: realizing the SDGs during the COVID-19 recovery
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Meetings & Events
2021 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2021), 8th meeting
Vision and priorities of civil society, the private sector and other major groups and stakeholders: realizing the SDGs during the COVID-19 recovery
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Meetings & Events
Annual Global Multi-Stakeholder Small Island Developing States Partnership Dialogue
Annual Global Multi-Stakeholder Small Island Developing States Partnership Dialogue
