The voices of the world meet at the UN: what you need to know about Unga80

Representatives of each Member State of the UN, there are 193, and other organizations can pronounce speeches during the general debate of the organization in the size of the general assembly room, because a series of high -level meetings takes place on key issues that are faced with humanity.

With the weight of global war crises and climate change to gender inequality and ethical dilemmas of artificial intelligence, this high -level week is more than a simple tradition – it is a vital moment for humanity to reflect, renovate and reinvent its collective future.

The events mark the beginning of the 80th session of the General Assembly, the main deliberative organization of the UN, known familiarly under the name of Unga80, which, as its name suggests, marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations establishment.

Here is what to look for during Unga80.

General debate; speech, speech and more speeches

The general debate, which begins on September 23, concerns a lot of the centerpiece of the session of the General Assembly. World leaders go to the podium in front of the golden background to the meeting room to develop their priorities to a global audience.

The theoretical and voluntary delay for each discourse makes it possible to allow the effective planning of 193+ speakers over a period of seven days is 15 minutes, but it is rarely respected.

Traditionally, Brazil speaks first by the United States as a host country.

The new President of the General AssemblyAnnalena Baerbock, only the fifth woman in the history of 80 years from the UN to hold the positionwill chair the debate of which theme East: Better together: 80 years and over for peace, development and human rights.

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The two -state solution: “further than ever”

The two -state solution a proposed executive to resolve the conflict between Israel and Palestine which would establish two states for two peoples is “further than ever” according to the UN Secretary General Speaking in July 2025.

The two -state solution is prior to the current conflict in Gaza which started in October 2023 after Fatal terrorist attacks in southern Israel by Hamas.

With more than 65,000 people would have been killed In Gaza and hostages taken in Israel remaining captivity in the territory, the UN member states will continue negotiations on the two -state solution at an international conference at the UN headquarters on Monday, September 22.

The conference is a continuation of the meetings held by the United Nations General Assembly in July 2025, which Israel and the United States did not attend.

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Standing 30 years of the Beijing Declaration: empowering women and girls

The 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Beijing Action are considered the most progressive plan, ever condemned to gender equality and to advance the rights of women and girls around the world.

Three decades of this historic declaration, despite certain progress, United NationsThe United Nations specialized agency focusing on gender issues, said there is a “growing reaction against women’s rights”.

On September 22, world leaders will discuss theBeijing + 30 action agendawhich aims to achieve the following for all women and girls: a digital revolution, a freedom of poverty, zero violence, a complete and equal decision -making power, a word to say in the questions of peace and security as well as climate justice.

Find out more in the snapshot of gender equality 2025

Climate: Take the heat

While the world has difficulty maintaining the temperature below the pre-industrial levels agreed at the international level, a summit will take place on Wednesday September 24 to take stock of the disturbing rhythm and scale of the climate crisis around the world.

World leaders will present their new national climate action plans (known as contributions or NDC determined at the national level) – commitments to the country which describe measures to combat climate change.

This is our time of opportunity
– Secretary General Guterres

The summit will also bring together government, affairs and civil society leaders, to present ideas to stimulate action through attenuation, adaptation, finance and integrity of information.

“This is our time of opportunity,,»Said a Secretary General António Guterres.

The summit takes place before a key conference for United Nations climate change, known as COP30which will start in Brazil in November.

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Artificial intelligence: Defining railings

Artificial intelligence or AI quickly transformed the world, including everything, from autonomous cars to analysis of medical images, from stock management for companies to financial negotiation algorithms and virtual assistants to linguistic translation in real time.

However, the advantages of AI are unevenly distributed and many countries have trouble accessing the tools that could transform their societies by supporting development and improving the lives of ordinary people.

Its rapid expansion inevitably leads to a multitude of risks and challenges, including threats to information accuracy and human rights, for example surveillance.

Currently, there is no organization recognized to govern AI worldwide, so world leaders meet in New York on September 25 to discuss an inclusive and responsible AI governance framework.

“” Without adequate railings, AI could further exacerbate inequalities and digital divisions and affect the most vulnerable disproportionately. We must seize this historical opportunity … for the benefit of all humanity,“Said Mr. Guterres.

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