Opened 9 September 2025
80th Anniversary of the United Nations
On United Nations’ 80th anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter, the Office of the President of the General Assembly is taking several initiatives that aim to commemorate the enduring relevance and spirit of unity embodied in the United Nations ¡ª bringing together diverse voices under one shared message of hope and renewal.
The process for the selection and appointment of the next Secretary-General has been formally initiated by the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council. The President of the General Assembly, H.E. Ms. Annalena Baerbock, has committed to guiding this process in a transparent and inclusive manner.
General Assembly resolution 79/327 on the Revitalization of the work of the General Assembly sets out the process for the selection and appointment in line with Article 97 of the Charter of the United Nations.
Follow the process on a dedicated UN web page in all six languages, in line with resolution 77/335(66) & 79/327(42 (j))
Interactive multi-stakeholder hearing as part of the preparatory process for the
As the world marks International Women¡¯s Day, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, H.E. Ms. Annalena Baerbock, debuts #LikeAWoman, a bold digital campaign that shines a light on women¡¯s power, vision, and unstoppable force around the world and across every sector, releasing a series of portraits and inviting participants to define in their own words what it means to act, champion, innovate, discover, create and lead #LikeAWoman.
Special event to mark the occasion of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade Held pursuant to General Assembly resolution A/RES/73/345 of 16 September 2019.
Wednesday, 25 March 2026,
10 a.m. General Assembly Hall.
General Assembly Annual observance
Outreach Programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery
Thursday, 12 February 2026 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, 13 February 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
UNHQ ¨C Trusteeship Council Chamber
27 February 2026, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Trusteeship Council Chamber
Interactive Multi-Stakeholder Hearing ¡ª Preparatory process for the 2026
Formal plenary meeting of the General Assembly to consider the Report of the Secretary-General on
the work of the Organization (A/80/1) and to hear a briefing by the Secretary-General
on his priorities in 2026
15? January 2026, at 10 a.m.? GA Hall
Special event to mark the occasion of the International Day?for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Monday, 23 March 2026,
10 a.m.
General Assembly Hall.
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly began on 9 September 2025.
The High-Level week took place from 22-30 September 2025, the General Debate was held on 23 September under the theme: ¡°Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and?human?rights.¡±
