Secretary-General Opens Summit of the Future Action Day Two

Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the opening of Summit of the Future Action Day Two.

"The world belongs to us all. People want a say in the decisions that affect them," said the Secretary-General, and continued: "We have now three milestone texts that are on the table. [...] The Pact for the Future must lay the ground for reform. [...] The Declaration on Future Generations must commit leaders to take tomorrow into account as they make decisions today. And gender equality and human rights must weave through every aspect of those texts. Reflecting the fact that they are fundamental to every area of life."

Action Day 2, which coincides with International Day of Peace, focuses on multistakeholder partnership and action – paving a way towards a next chapter of multilateralism that is more inclusive and networked. To achieve this, the Action Day 2 will address three priority themes: A Digital Future for All; A Peaceful Future for All; and A Sustainable Future for All.

The Summit offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity for change. It will pave a way to a better tomorrow that we can only shape together. In support of this vision and objectives, the Secretary-General of the United Nations is convening the Summit of the Future Action Days on 20 and 21 September 2024 to generate additional opportunities for the engagement of all actors.