What is the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)?

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is the world’s largest annual diplomatic gathering, held every September at UN Headquarters in New York City. It brings together leaders and representatives from all 193 UN member states to debate and shape the global agenda.

• A stage for world leaders to deliver addresses, set priorities, and engage in dialogue on peace, security, climate change, human rights, and sustainable development.

• A platform for multilateral diplomacy, where governments, civil society, and institutions collaborate to tackle today’s most pressing global challenges.

• A mix of official UN sessions and high-profile side events, including policy forums, cultural showcases, private roundtables, and networking receptions across New York City.

Who Attends?

• Heads of State & Government Leaders: Presidents, prime ministers, foreign ministers, and ambassadors representing 190+ member states.

• International Organizations & Multilateral Institutions: Senior leaders from the UN system, World Bank, IMF, African Union, European Union, and other global and regional bodies.

• Private Sector & Philanthropy: CEOs, innovators, and philanthropists engaging in side events, impact forums, and partnership meetings.

• Civil Society, Academia & Media: NGO leaders, activists, scholars, journalists, and youth voices who shape the global conversation through panels, workshops, and advocacy campaigns.