09/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/25/2024 18:05
The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is taking place at the UN Headquarters in New York from 22 to 27 September 2024. This year, the theme for the debate will be "Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations".
The UNGA was created under the Charter of the United Nations in 1945. It is the decision-making and representative body of the United Nations and now comprises 193 Member States. The UNGA adopts resolutions that help establish the standards of international law, on the basis of representativeness (1 State = 1 vote) and debate.
During the 79th UNGA High-level Week, Heads of State and Government and other national representatives will gather to set out their priorities and discuss global challenges in order to advance peace, security and sustainable development.
As the international community faces unprecedented challenges, this major diplomatic event will provide an opportunity for France to reaffirm its commitment to strong and effective multilateralism.
France's priorities for this UNGA are: