UN General Assembly High-level Week 2025

UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY HIGH-LEVEL WEEK 2025

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, under the theme Better Together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights, comes at a pivotal moment to renew global commitment to multilateralism, solidarity, and shared action for people and planet. This year’s High-level Week will spotlight solutions and partnerships for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and tackling urgent global crises.

Date and time

September 22–30, 2025
Times vary by session

Venue

United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY, USA

Background

Eighty years after its founding, the United Nations is marking its anniversary in the shadow of pressing, interconnected global challenges — from conflict and climate change to health crises and inequalities. High-level Week 2025 brings together Heads of State and Government, ministers, UN leaders, civil society, and youth to advance peace, sustainable development, and human rights.

Two central platforms will frame the week:

• SDG Media Zone (22–26 September): Dynamic interviews and panel discussions showcasing innovative solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Goals Lounge (20–26 September): Unscripted dialogues and interactive experiences hosted by the UN Office for Partnerships.

All sessions will be live-streamed via UN WebTV.

Key High-level Meetings and Events

• 80th Anniversary of the United Nations (22 Sept) – Reflections on eight decades of multilateralism and visions for a more inclusive future.
• SDG Moment (22 Sept) – Showcasing transformative actions for the 2030 Agenda.
• 30th Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women (22 Sept) – Renewed commitments to gender equality and empowerment.
• General Debate (23–27 and 29 Sept) – World leaders present priorities under the theme Better Together.
• Climate Summit (24 Sept) – Presentation of new national climate action plans ahead of COP30.
• Biennial UN–International Financial Institutions Summit (24 Sept) – Strengthening cooperation to reform global financial architecture.
• High-level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health (25 Sept) – New political declaration to prevent and control noncommunicable diseases, promote mental well-being, and accelerate action toward 2030.
• 30th Anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth (25 Sept) – Intergenerational collaboration for youth participation in policymaking.
• International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (26 Sept) – Promoting disarmament and security.
• Situation of Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar (30 Sept) – Addressing humanitarian and human rights concerns and charting sustainable solutions.

Objectives

• Renew and strengthen global cooperation for peace, development, and human rights.
• Showcase concrete solutions and partnerships for achieving the SDGs.
• Build momentum ahead of key international summits, including COP30.
• Advance health, equality, climate action, disarmament, and human rights agendas.

Audience

Heads of State and Government, ministers, UN system leaders, international and regional organizations, civil society, academia, private sector, and youth advocates.