The 80th session of the UN General Assembly opens on 9 September and comes at a pivotal time to renew global commitments to solidarity and action for people and the planet. The theme of the session is: “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights.”

The General Assembly High-level Week, held from 22 to 30 September, will spotlight the urgency of delivering on the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals and reinvigorating global cooperation.