6 Takeaways From UNGA

78th UN General Assembly: "Peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability"

What is UNGA?

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is a yearly gathering of all 193 member states of the United Nations.

What is the purpose of UNGA?

Each UNGA session has a distinct agenda covering a variety of global problems, from security and development to climate change and human rights.

Who is the President of this year's UNGA?

Dennis Francis, Trinidad and Tobago's permanent representative to the UN, was chosen to preside over this year’s session.

What is the theme of the 78th Session of UNGA?

“Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all”

Do the UNGA Sessions have any Global Impact?

Decisions and resolutions adopted by the UNGA can have a significant impact on international affairs, including humanitarian operations, peacekeeping deployments, economic development, and the promotion of human rights.

Who can participate in UNGA?

UNGA sessions emphasize inclusivity, with countries of all sizes and regions participating equally. It's a chance for both powerful and smaller nations to make their voices heard.