UNGA 79th Session Begins

September 16, 2024

The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) started on 10th September 2024. This session brings together representatives from 193 countries to discuss important global issues.

What is the Purpose of the UNGA?

The UNGA is a place where leaders from all over the world come together to talk about big issues like international peace, security, development, disarmament (reducing weapons), human rights, and international law. It allows countries with different perspectives to share their ideas and solutions.

Equality Among Member States

In the UNGA, every country, no matter how big or small, rich or poor, has an equal vote. This reflects the UN’s idea of fairness and democracy. Although the decisions made in the UNGA are important and have political weight, they are not legally binding, unlike the decisions of the Security Council.

Who is Leading the 79th Session?

Philemon Yang from Cameroon has been chosen as the President of this session of the UNGA. He has stressed the importance of countries working together to promote sustainable development and human dignity.

When is the General Debate?

The general debate, where representatives from all member states will speak, is set to happen from 24th to 30th September 2024. These discussions will follow the theme of the session.

What is the Theme for This Session?

The theme for the 79th UNGA session is “Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for present and future generations.” This theme focuses on the shared responsibility of making the world a fairer and more sustainable place for everyone.

About the United Nations General Assembly

The UNGA meets every year in September and includes all 193 member countries, making it the only UN body where every country has an equal say. The resolutions passed here are not legally binding but still carry significant influence. The first UNGA meeting was held in London in 1948. The UNGA also elects non-permanent members to the Security Council for two-year terms and helps approve the UN’s budget. One of the important resolutions passed was the “Uniting for Peace” resolution in 1950, which allows the UNGA to discuss peace matters if the Security Council is unable to.

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