"GENERAL DEBATE"

The President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid, told reporters that only 18 of the 194 speakers, about 9.2 percent, at this year’s General Debate were women, and said “if we don’t take the necessary steps to turn this tide, we will need 135.6 years, according to recent studies, to close the gender gap.” UNIFEED

In his first press conference, the President of the 76th session of the General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid, briefs the media on the highlights/outcome of the High-Level Week, agenda for the forthcoming weeks and official trips to Dubai, Male and Belgrade.

Security Council renews for 12 months authorization to inspect vessels suspected of violating Libya arms embargo, unanimously adopting resolution 2598 (2021). Re-energized international efforts needed to end occupation of Palestinian Territory, attain two-state solution, Special Envoy tells Security Council.

Delegates urge swift, permanent end to existing atomic bombs, as General Assembly marks International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.

Delegates urge swift, permanent end to existing atomic bombs, as General Assembly marks International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.

Abdulla Shahid, President of the General Assembly, closes the general debate of the 76th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 21 - 27 September 2021).

First of Reply by the People's Republic of China, at the general debate of the 76th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 21-27 September 2021).

First of Reply by the United Arab Emirates, at the general debate of the 76th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 21-27 September 2021).

First of Reply by Canada, at the general debate of the 76th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 21-27 September 2021).

Second of Reply by the People's Republic of China, at the general debate of the 76th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 21-27 September 2021).