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(New York, NY) – The 79th United Nations General Assembly is underway in New York City with a gridlock warning in effect for the next two weeks. Nearly 200 world leaders are attending the session. The MTA cautions buses in midtown will also be impacted by significant delays and they’re encouraging people to take the subway.
From September 10-28, world leaders, policymakers, and international stakeholders will converge on the city for a series of high-level discussions and summits aimed at addressing the world’s most urgent challenges.
Robin Quinville, Director of the Global Europe Program says the session will cover Sustainable Development Goals, issues related to peace and security, global governance and the digital future, and how global leaders can foster international collaboration on these pressing global challenges. The 2024 UN General Assembly will feature three key events: the Summit of the Future (September 22-23), the General Debate (September 24-28, 30), and the High-Level Meeting on Sea-Level Rise (September 25).
