"GENERAL ASSEMBLY"

United States ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said her country believes its priorities “are not just American priorities, they are global priorities,” adding that next week “must be a moment to strengthen alliances and partnerships.” UNIFEED

UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said that UN Peacekeeping Operations need Members States political engagement in supporting peace efforts, adding “it is important to advocate for more unity, for more engagement.” UNIFEED

Press Conference by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, on peacekeeping operations ahead of the start of the UN General Assembly High-Level Week.

Schoolchildren around the world have lost an estimated 1.8 trillion hours, and counting, of in-person learning since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. As a result, young learners have been cut off from their education and the other vital benefits schools provide. UNICEF

Deteriorating humanitarian situation in South Sudan, rising attacks on aid workers ‘worrying’ Special Representative tells Security Council.

Abdulla Shahid of Maldives took oath of office today as the President of the 76th United Nations General Assembly. His presidency will highlight hope in “recovering from COVID-19, rebuilding sustainably, responding to the needs of the planet, respecting the rights of all people, and revitalizing the United Nations.” UNIFEED

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Briefing by Amy Quantrill, Spokesperson for the President of the 75th Session of the General Assembly. 

Adopting 2 texts, General Assembly urges continued action for durable peace, sustainable development in Africa, stronger efforts to eradicate malaria.

General Assembly adopts 2 texts, including text on revitalization, as delegates stress time has come for woman to lead United Nations.