UN General Assembly 2025: What happens, key moments and speakers ahead
Summary
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is a yearly event where global leaders gather in New York to discuss and pass resolutions on important global issues. The 2025 session began on September 9, with a high-level debate starting on September 23, where over 150 leaders, including Brazil and the United States, will speak. The debate is held at the UN headquarters and streamed live for public viewing.Key Facts
- The UN General Assembly meets every September in New York.
- This year, the session began on September 9, 2025.
- The high-level General Debate starts on September 23 and includes speeches from over 150 heads of state and government.
- Brazil traditionally speaks first, followed by the United States.
- Each speech is supposed to be 15 minutes, but many exceed this length.
- The sessions are held in the morning and afternoon, with a break for lunch.
- Annalena Baerbock is the current president of the UNGA.
- The event takes place at the UN headquarters, which is considered international territory.
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