14 September - 20 September 2024
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Saturday, 14 SeptemberÌý â¶Ä¯â€¯â¶Ä¯Ìý
There are no events scheduled for today. â¶Ä¯â€¯
Sunday,Ìý 15 SeptemberÌý
Today is the International Day of Democracy.ÌýÌý
Monday, 16 September â¶Ä¯â€¯â¶Ä¯â€¯Ìý
Today is the International Day of Science, Technology and Innovation for the South. It is also the International Day for Interventional Cardiology, as well as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone.ÌýÌý
This morning, the Security Council is scheduled to hold a briefing, followed by consultations, on the Middle East.ÌýÌý
At 11:00 a.m., there will be a hybrid press briefing by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and on the Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2024.This report presents the latest trends and challenges on the achievement of gender equality across all the Sustainable Development Goals. Speakers will be Navid Hanif, Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development, UN DESA;Ìý Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director for Normative Support, UN System Coordination and Programme Results, UN Women; and Papa Seck, Chief, Research and Data Section, UN Women. The report will be available on the the Division.Ìý
At noon, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General will hold a press briefing, broadcast live on UN Web TV.Ìý
In Geneva, the will continue until 11 October.  Also, in Geneva, the will continue until 27 September.ÌýÌý
In Vienna, the will be held from 16 to 20 September 2024 at the Vienna International Centre (VIC).ÌýÌý
Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the Under-Secretary-General for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Operations, will visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo for a week starting today.ÌýWhile in the country, he will engage with national authorities and other relevant partners. Mr. Lacroix will start his visit in Kinshasa where he is scheduled to meet with the President, Felix Tshisekedi, the Prime Minister Judith Tuluka Suminwa, newly appointed Cabinet members, as well as key political and institutional actors. They will exchange on latest developments and the implementation of the peacekeeping mission’s mandate. He will then travel to North Kivu and Ituri to assess recent developments first-hand and to engage with provincial authorities, UN staff, local communities, civil society organizations, and relevant actors in the east.Ìý
Also today, the is expected to publish its Investing in a World Free from Forced Labour report.ÌýÌý
Tuesday, 17 September
Today is the .ÌýÌý
At 9:15 a.m., there will be a hybrid press briefing by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Representative of the United States, ahead of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly.
At 11:00 a.m., there will be a hybrid press briefing by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) on the 2024 edition of the United Nations E-Government Survey – Accelerating Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development.Ìý The Survey explores key trends and innovations that are shaping the future of public administration, with a focus on building resilience and inclusive digital infrastructures among the 193 United Nations Member States and the most populous city in each country. Speakers will be Navid Hanif, Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development, UN DESA and Vincenzo Aquaro, Chief of Digital Government Branch, Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government, UN DESA.Ìý
At noon, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General will hold a press briefing, broadcast live on UN Web TV. This will be followed by a briefing by the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly. â¶Ä¯â€¯â¶Ä¯Ìý
Today, the guest at the noon briefing will be Yasmine Sherif, Executive Director of . She will brief reporters on ECW's Annual Results Report.   Ìý
In Geneva, the UN Information Service will hold its bi-weekly briefing for journalists. â¶Ä¯â€¯Ìý
Also in Geneva, at 9:00 a.m., the independent international Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela’s latest report to the Human Rights Council will be launched. Ìý
Speakers:Ìý Ìý
- Marta Valiñas, Chair of the Fact-Finding MissionÌý
- Francisco Cox Vial, Member of the Fact-Finding MissionÌý
- Patricia Tappatá Valdez, Member of the Fact-Finding Mission   Ìý
In Manama, Bahrain, the will be held from 17 to 19 September.ÌýÌý
Wednesday, 18 September
Today is the International Equal Pay Day.ÌýÌý
This morning, the Security Council is scheduled to hold a briefing, followed by consultations, on the .ÌýÌý
At 11:00 a.m., the UN Secretary-General will do a press conference, prior to the opening of the 79th High-level session of the General Assembly.Ìý
At noon, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General will hold a press briefing, broadcast live on UN Web TV. This will be followed by a briefing by the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly. â¶Ä¯â€¯â¶Ä¯â€¯Ìý
Today, the is expected to release its .Ìý
Thursday, 19 September
This morning, the Security Council is scheduled to hold a briefing, followed by consultations, on the Middle East.ÌýÌý
At 11:00 a.m., there will be a hybrid press briefing by Ted Chaiban,Ìýthe Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations of the .Ìý He will brief reporters virtually from the West Bank to discuss his trip to the region.ÌýÌý
At noon, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General will hold a press briefing, broadcast live on UN Web TV.    Ìý
Today, the noon briefing guest will be David Nanopoulos, Chief of the Treaty Section, UN Office of Legal Affairs. He will brief journalists on the , which will take place from 24 to 27 September.Ìý
At 2:00 p.m., the Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology, Amandeep Singh Gill, and Carme Artigas, co-chair of the AI Advisory Body, will brief journalists on the final report of the Secretary-General's High-level Advisory Body on AI, as well as related events in the Summit of the Future.Ìý
Friday, 20 SeptemberÌýÌý
Today is the World Cleanup Day.Ìý
This morning, the Security Council is scheduled to hold a briefing on the Middle East, followed by consultations on the Middle East (Syria).ÌýÌý
Today, at the UN Headquarters, the begins and will continue until 26 September.ÌýConvened by the UN Deputy Secretary General and hosted by the , the SDG Lounge will feature unscripted dialogues, deep dives into vital issues and host interactive experiences—all designed to keep the promise of the SDGs today, tomorrow and for future generations to come.Ìý
At noon, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General will hold a press briefing, broadcast live on UN Web TV.Ìý
At 1:00 p.m., the opening Session of the will take place under the theme of "#YouthLead for the Future: We believe in the promise of a better world for all". The Summit of the Future Action Days will be convened by the Secretary-General of the United Nations on 20 and 21 September 2024 at United Nations Headquarters in New York to generate additional opportunities for the engagement of all actors. The Action Days will kick off with a dedicated, youth-led afternoon followed by a Saturday programme which will focus on three priority themes – digital and technology, peace and security, and sustainable development and financing. In addition to the three themes, there will also be a dedicated focus throughout the day on future generations.ÌýÌý
At 2:00 p.m., a will take place at the General Assembly Hall. An interactive and intergenerational dialogue between the UN Secretary-General and youth is planned.Ìý
In Geneva, the UN Information Service will hold its bi-weekly briefing for journalists. â¶Ä¯â€¯