At today’s Youth Event: Building Solutions Together for Inclusive Future – Third Committee, General Assembly, 80th session our Director General Amb Junisa Precious Gbeteh Sallu Kallon was in attendance

This was a unique opportunity wherein youth, Member States (including their youth delegates), and UN stakeholders where brought together at the United Nations to discuss issues under the Third Committee’s mandate on social action and a wide range of critical issues ranging from issues related to youth, persons with disabilities, cybercrime, broader social development nexus and promotion of fundamental dignity for all.

The programme will feature a brief opening segment and 2 panels, followed by an interactive discussion/dialogue from the floor, interspersed between member states and youth.

The convening of this Youth Event also comes at a pivotal moment in the multilateral agenda, as this year marks the first phase of implementation of the Pact, and preparations are underway for the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) – taking place this November – which will renew a collective vision for social development. Similarly, the youth constituency has been undertaking a year-long process towards meaningful engagement in the WSSD2 processes, which will be amplified through this youth event.

A historic milestone for youth engagement at the United Nations. For the first time, the Chair of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Third Committee is convening a Youth Event during the UNGA Third Committee, in partnership with the Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY).

The Third Committee of the General Assembly at its 80th session, is chaired by His Excellency Cherdchai Chaivaivid, Permament Representative of Thailand.

As in previous sessions, an important part of the work of the Committee will focus on the examination of human rights questions, including reports of the special procedures of the Human Rights Council which was established in 2006. Tthe Committee will hear and interact with special rapporteurs, independent experts, and chairs of treaty bodies and working groups as mandated by the Human Rights Council and the General Assembly.

The Committee discusses questions relating to the advancement of women, the protection of children, indigenous issues, the treatment of refugees, the promotion of fundamental freedoms through the elimination of racism and racial discrimination, and the right to self-determination. The Committee also addresses important social development questions such as issues related to youth, family, ageing, persons with disabilities, crime prevention, criminal justice, and international drug control.

The United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) Third Committee addresses a wide range of critical
issues ranging from issues related to youth, persons with disabilities, cybercrime, the broader social
development nexus and the promotion of fundamental dignity for all. These issues directly affect the lives and futures of children and youth globally, especially those from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing Countries (SIDS).

The Youth Event will serve as a space for dialogue between Member States, youth
organizations/advocates, and other stakeholders from civil society organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC on issues addressed by the Third Committee, how they impact young people, and actions being taken by Member States and youth groups on the same. It is convened by the Chair of
the Third Committee and co-convened by the Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY).

Recommendations for a dedicated forum on youth issues linked to the Third Committee, for exchange
on youth issues, were made across various avenues in 2025, including the Voices of Youth Report
2025 (outcome document of the 2025 Youth Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC))
and by the youth speaker at the HLPF High-Level Segment. Recognizing this, the MGCY
acknowledges the need to further the perspectives of the youth constituency in the context of the
Third Committee. The Youth Event will therefore build on progress made in meaningful youth
engagement across the social, and cultural pillars in the work of the UN, including the 2025 Youth
Forum ECOSOC, which convened more than 2,000 participants—over 1,000 of them youth—and
more than 150 Member States.
Context & Outline of Substantive Scope
Young people are a powerful force for sustainable development, driving innovation and progress at
local, national, and global levels. With the 2030 deadline for achieving the SDGs rapidly approaching,
cooperation that leverages the expertise of all stakeholders is the only way forward. Strengthening
global partnerships and ensuring that young people have a meaningful role in decision-making
processes are both essential to restoring trust in multilateralism and shaping a global governance
framework fit for the future. Children and youth have already been engaged in the thematic processes
linked to the work of the Third Committee. 

Therefore, the Youth Event will serve as a cross-cutting platform to consolidate and amplify these inputs ahead of and during the Committee’s work, while enabling an intergenerational dialogue.

Therefore, the Youth Event will serve as the avenue to:
● Promote dialogue between youth organisations, member states, UN agencies and other
stakeholders on youth action on themes addressed by the third committee, including providing
a space for member states to reflect on their priorities and progress
● Amplify youth-led priorities, experiences and recommendations on the thematic issues under
the Committee’s purview 

The convening of this Youth Event also comes at a pivotal moment in the multilateral agenda, as this
year marks the 80th anniversary of the UN, the first phase of implementation of the Pact for the
Future, the 30th anniversary of the World Programme of Action on Youth (WPAY) and preparations are underway for the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) – taking place this November 2025 – which will renew a collective vision for social development. Similarly, the youth constituency has been undertaking a year-long process towards meaningful engagement in the WSSD2 processes, which has included the publication of the various iterations of the youth policy paper.

It is therefore both urgent and strategic to convene young people at this crucial moment and to build a
strong, forward-looking intergenerational dialogue in the context of the Third Committee.

This will be a half-day event held in person at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The
Forum will feature a brief opening segment and 2 panels, followed by an interactive
discussion/dialogue from the floor, with at least 70% of the time of each panel dedicated to such a
discussion. The event will be broadcasted on social media channels using #UNGAYouth.

There will be no official outcome of the Event. A youth-led Position Paper will be drafted by the
Major Group for Children and Youth in collaboration with youth constituencies and organisations worldwide with recommendations for the UN system and member states. The Position Paper would be a direct call to action from young people on the current challenges they are facing and their expectations vis-à-vis the international community.

Some of the notable speakers are – Amb. Mr. Cherdchai Chaivaivid, PR
Thailand and Chair of the Third Committee
Keynote: Message of Hope “spoken word”:

• Keshia De Freece Lawrence, Youth
  Advocate from Lenape-Rampough Tribe
  Opening Speakers:
• Diene Keita, Executive Director, UNFPA
• Felipe Paullier, ASG on Youth Affairs, UN
  Youth Office
• Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon, ASG &
  Special Representative of ILO to the UN
• Bjørg Sandkjær, ASG, UN DESA
• MGCY Youth Representative(s)

In ⁠ Segment 1: Youth and Social Development
in the Third Committee – Building Solutions
Together
This segment will explore the intersection of
youth and various social and cultural issues
under the remit of the Third Committee. An
intergenerational panel will set the scene for
discussion, exploring how young people’s
perspectives are shaping issues such as social
action, and pointing to where gaps still remain.
Perspectives from the panel – 15 minutes
Interactive dialogue – 45 minutes
Guiding questions for interactive dialogue:
Where and how are young people
affected by issues within the purview
of the Third Committee?
What has changed in the past few
years that makes this conversation
more urgent than before?
Where do you see the biggest
disconnect between what is discussed
here in New York and what young
people are experiencing on the ground

• how can the Third Committee help
  bridge this gap?
  What are the issues and opportunities
  that member states could advance during this Committee session?

In Segment 2: Building Shared Pathways to
Progress—Youth Engagement and the
Future of Multilateralism
This segment will explore how meaningful
youth engagement can strengthen trust in
multilateral processes and strengthen
implementation, follow-up and review of global
commitments and resolutions. It will also
reinforce the importance of the WSSD-2
outcomes for advancing social development.
Fireside chat—15 minutes
Interactive dialogue—40 minutes
Guiding questions for interactive dialogue:

What does the future of multilateralism
look like from a social inclusion lens?
What is the role of youth and
stakeholders in shaping the future of
multilateralism, what barriers do they
face?
How can the implementation of the
Pact for the Future serve as a concrete
roadmap towards rebuilding trust in
multilateralism?
What innovative approaches can help
close the “implementation gap” for
global commitments like the WSSD2
outcomes, and what support is needed?
What are the biggest barriers to
including diverse and frontline youth
and stakeholder voices in
multilateralism, and what specific
policies can overcome them?
What is one bold, practical step we can
take to embed intergenerational equity
into the UN’s work for the next
generation?

Closing remarks by the Chair of the Third
Committee and the Youth Delegates from
Thailand

• Closing remarks by:
• John Koester, Major Group for
  Children and Youth

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United Nations Association of Sierra Leone has commence it’s delegations registration for the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) so all interested participants within our organisation’s membership are strongly advised to adhere to instructions as follow:

The seventieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place from 9 to 20 March 2026. The priority theme of the session will be: Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls, including by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and addressing structural barriers. The review theme will be: Women’s full and effective participation and decision making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence, for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls (agreed conclusions of the sixty-fifth session)

Registration for ECOSOC-accredited NGOs is open from 3 October 2025 till 23 January 2026. We are unable to accept any late registrations.
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Please be advised that only NGOs in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) are eligible to attend annual sessions of the Commission on the Status of Women. You may find more information here: https://www.unwomen.org/en/csw/ngo-participation. To follow the proceedings, we welcome all to view the live webcasts of meetings provided via United Nations Webcast at http://webtv.un.org/.

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Opportunities for NGOs to address the Commission

Written statements
NGOs in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) may submit written statements on the thematic issues considered by CSW70, in accordance with Council resolution 1996/31.

Submission of written statements will be open from 19 September – 10 October 2025. We will not be able to accept late submissions.

NGOs in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) may submit one individual statement per organization and may sign on to multiple joint statements. NGOs are strongly encouraged to submit joint statements in collaboration with other NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC.

Written statements by organizations in general consultative status with ECOSOC may not exceed 2,000 words including the cover page; statements by organizations in special consultative status with ECOSOC may not exceed 1,500 words including the cover page.

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Intervening from the floor during an interactive dialogue
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Oral statements during the general discussion
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Hundreds of energy leaders and experts from governments, international organizations, business and youth groups around the world will gather on 24-25 September 2025 for the fourth annual EnergyNow SDG7 Action Forum, organized by UN-Energy on the margins of the UN General Assembly High-Level Week and as part of Climate Week NYC.

At over a dozen sessions over the two days, participants will strategize how best to scale up innovative solutions and mobilize resources and partnerships to end energy poverty and advance a just energy transition, aiming to accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 7 (clean and affordable energy for all) and a net-zero future.

This year’s Forum draws on the strategic opportunities identified by UN Secretary-General António Guterres in his July address on “supercharging the clean energy age,” in which he strongly reaffirmed that the transition to renewables is inevitable – and the vast benefits it will bring for people and economies.
At the Forum, the annual progress report on the Energy Compacts will be launched, showing how governments, businesses, foundations and others are moving forward on their commitments by which they have pledged over $1.4 trillion in finance and investment towards boosting renewables and energy access by the 2030 SDG target.

The event will be held in-person at 211 East 46th Street in New York, just a few blocks from UN Headquarters, with online participation available in a limited manner.

His Excellency Amb Junisa Precious Gbeteh Sallu Kallon in his capacity as Director General of the Association in Sierra Leone & Youth Association in Sierra Leone was in attendance throughout the #SDG7ActionForum from 24 to 25 September 2025 to find out how we can advance universal energy access and a just energy transition.

More: https://www.un.org/en/energy/page/sdg-7-action-forum

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The Director General’s first order of business today in his capacity as Director General of Association in Sierra Leone Youth Association in Sierra Leone is to honor the cordial invitation of the United Nations in particular UN Women High-level meeting to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women. I was privileged to be here with H E Dr Isata Mahoi the Honorable Minister of Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs-SL and H E Mrs Isatu Jabbie Kabbah Presidential Advisor on Gender Office of the President – State House

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) comes at a historic crossroads: 80 years after the UN’s founding, 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, 15 years of UN Women and 5 years to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Opening on 9 September 2025 under the theme “Better Together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights,” this session is not business as usual. It is the boldest reform in UN history and the ultimate test of multilateralism. For UN Women, September 2025 is a month of defining moments: from the High-Level Meeting on Beijing+30 (22 September), to global report launches, high-level side events, and public mobilization through the Peace Is All of Us campaign and the SDG Media Zone. Across all activations, UN Women will deliver a unifying message of urgency, hope, and possibility: advancing the Beijing+30 Action Agenda, placing gender equality at the heart of the SDGs’ final push.

On 22 September 2025, world leaders will gather at the United Nations for the High-Level Meeting on the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women (Beijing+30). Convened by the President of the General Assembly with the support of UN Women, the meeting will be held under the theme: “Recommitting to, resourcing and accelerating the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.” It will highlight achievements, best practices, gaps, and challenges – while mobilizing measurable commitments through the Beijing+30 Action Agenda. The UN Secretary-General, The President of the General Assembly, and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous will address the Opening Segment among other key speakers. More than 160 world leaders are expected to speak at the event, including at least 20 heads of state.

Her Excellency Dr Isata Mahoi Minister of Gender and Children Affairs – Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs-SL at around 2 pm – 8 pm | in Trusteeship Council Chamber of the United Nations addressed the High-level Meeting on the 30th Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women

At the United Nations General Assembly Hall on 22 September 2025 from 10 am – 2 pm | H E Dr Isata Mahoi the Honorable Minister of Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs-SL and H E Mrs Isatu Jabbie Kabbah Presidential Advisor on Gender Office of the President – State House Where in attendance along with world leaders will gather at the United Nations for the High-Level Meeting on the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women (Beijing+30). Convened by the President of the General Assembly with the support of UN Women, the meeting will be held under the theme: “Recommitting to, resourcing and accelerating the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.” It will highlight achievements, best practices, gaps, and challenges – while mobilizing measurable commitments through the Beijing+30 Action Agenda. The UN Secretary-General, The President of the General Assembly, and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous will address the Opening Segment among other key speakers. More than 160 world leaders are expected to speak at the event, including at least 20 heads of state.

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) comes at a historic crossroads: 80 years after the UN’s founding, 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, 15 years of UN Women and 5 years to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Opening on 9 September 2025 under the theme “Better Together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights,” this session is not business as usual. It is the boldest reform in UN history and the ultimate test of multilateralism. For UN Women, September 2025 is a month of defining moments: from the High-Level Meeting on Beijing+30 (22 September), to global report launches, high-level side events, and public mobilization through the Peace Is All of Us campaign and the SDG Media Zone. Across all activations, UN Women will deliver a unifying message of urgency, hope, and possibility: advancing the Beijing+30 Action Agenda, placing gender equality at the heart of the SDGs’ final push.

Marking the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, the UN General Assembly will convene a high-level meeting centered on the theme “Recommitting to, resourcing and accelerating the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.” The meeting will reflect on progress since the landmark 1995 conference in Beijing and highlight achievements, best practices, gaps, and ongoing challenges in advancing gender equality worldwide.

High-level meeting of the General Assembly on the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women under the theme “Recommitting to, resourcing and accelerating the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls”.

Description
Plenary segment (continued)
Statements by Member States, members of the specialized agencies, and intergovernmental organizations and entities that have observer status with the General Assembly

Guiding questions

1. Reaffirmation: What structural changes have been made in the last five years to achieve gender equality? What have been the impacts? How will these achievements be maintained and expanded?
2. Resources: What are some successful approaches to strengthening gender equality through public policy implementation and monitoring (budgeting, accountability mechanisms, collaboration with stakeholders, capacity development, etc.)? What are some innovative ways of resourcing that have been adopted, including for national gender equality machineries, to ensure the full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action?
3. Acceleration: What concrete commitments can be made to significantly accelerate progress toward national gender equality priorities, in line with the Beijing+30 process?

⁠”Let history remember 2025 as the year we stood our ground for ceasefires, equal rights, and prosperity #ForAllWomenAndGirls and for all humanity.” — Sima Bahous, UN Women Executive Director, at the #UNGA High-Level Meeting on #Beijing30.

Closing segment
H.E. Ms. Annalena Baerbock, President of the General Assembly
The high-level meeting convened by the President of the General Assembly is an opportunity for world leaders to demonstrate the political will and accountability required to realize the promise of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls and the full and equal enjoyment of their human rights and fundamental freedoms. With five years remaining in the SDG timeline, the high-level meeting will be leveraged to identify areas to prioritize for investment, acceleration and action, in alignment with national priorities, which are essential to achieve sustainable development, peace and human rights.

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Our Director General is honored the kind invitation of UN Women
As he represents Mdm Hawa Taylor-Kamara Diallo and the I.B. Taylor-Kamara Foundation in discussing GLOBAL “PEACE IS ALL OF US” SUMMIT SERIES | NEW YORK EDITION
Women Shaping Global Peace in Multilateral Spaces
A “Peace Is All of Us” Intergenerational Dialogue &

Summit Event
Hosts: The United Nations Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (#WPHF) in partnership with the Center for International Cooperation (#CIC) at New York University, UN Women, the United Nations Foundation, and the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (#WILPF)
Time and Date: 23 September 2025, 4:30-6:00 PM
Location: UN Women Headquarters (220 East 42nd St, New York), 19th floor

Event Overview
The world stands at a critical crossroads marked by escalating conflict, shrinking civic space, and a sharp rise in authoritarianism and militarization. As these crises deepen, public trust in peace as a viable path forward is eroding.

The Peace Is All of Us Summits are a cornerstone of the Peace Is flagship campaign, a global movement to reignite public belief in peace and generate support for the women and their allies who work every day to build it.

At the heart of the campaign, the summits will take the form of intergenerational dialogues bringing together key stakeholders across sectors and generations. They will serve as a platform to show that peace is not only possible, but it is already being achieved in communities worldwide — through multilateralism, climate resilience, economic empowerment, and social cohesion.

Peace is not a relic of the past; it is being built and sustained every day, and we all have a role to play in finding inclusive solutions to conflict and crisis. The summits will also offer an opportunity to demonstrate how global commitments have been — and can continue to be — transformed into sustainable realities.

Building on the momentum of the International Day of Peace on 21 September, the New York “Peace Is All of Us” Summit event will be part of a week of activations on the margins of the 80th edition of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80), which will culminate in Global Citizen Festival 2025 in Central Park on Saturday, 27 September, where WPHF Global Advocate Kristen Bell will highlight the “Peace Is” campaign and rally the world to take action for peace.

Agenda
4:30-4:35 PM | Welcome
4:35-4:40 PM | Opening Remarks
4:40-4:45 PM | Introduction and Context
4:45-4:50 PM | Peace Is Campaign Video
4:50-5:35 PM | Fireside Chat
A powerful conversation bringing together women’s civil society and feminist leaders to highlight women’s leadership in building peace, underline the value of multilateralism, and share concrete actions to advance it.

5:35-5:55 PM | Q&A
5:55-6:00 PM | Closing Remarks and Call to Action
Event speakers include:

Sarah Hendricks, Officer-in-Charge, DED for Normative Support, UN System Coordination and Programme
Delphine O, Ambassador-at-large and Secretary-General for the Generation Equality Forum (Beijing+25), France
Tonni Ann Brodber, Head of Secretariat, WPHF
Michelle Milford Morse, Vice President for Girls and Women Strategy, United Nations Foundation
Nargis Nehan, WPHF Civil Society Partner from Afghanistan
Daniel Friedman, Program Director, Halving Global Violence, Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies, NYU Center on International Cooperation
Anne Marie Goetz, Clinical Professor, Center for Global Affairs, NYU
Amrita Kapur, Secretary General, WILPF
Anoushka Sinha, Young Justice Leader, NYU Center on International Cooperation

🎥 https://www.youtube.com/live/wOM4ZHeWQ5s?si=ecqoS97UTyYUvyoB

In a world shaken by conflicts and crises, peace cannot be passive.

It’s time to ask: What does peace mean to YOU?

That’s the question that will be at the heart of our #PeaceIsAllOfUs Summit in #NewYork at #UNGA80 – a powerful celebration of women’s leadership in building peace worldwide.

Join the Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund, UN Women, Nyu Cic, the United Nations Foundation, and Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom online: https://wphfund.org/women-shaping-global-peace-in-multilateral-spaces/

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Amplifying African CSOs Voices at UNGA 80 in the Quest for a New World Order

Background Information
As the United Nations commemorates its 80th anniversary under the banner “Building Our Future Together,” the world is navigating multiple, intersecting crises ranging from persistent conflict and global inequality to digital fragmentation, democratic backsliding, and a loss of trust in multilateral institutions.

The 2024 Summit of the Future adopted the Pact for the Future, structured around five pillars: Sustainable Development and Financing, International Peace and Security, Science, Technology and Innovation and Digital Cooperation, Youth and Future Generations, and Transforming Global Governance.

Guided by Agenda 2063, African Union ECOSOCC AU ECOSOCC and partners are convening strategic side engagements during UNGA80 to ensure Africa’s voice shapes global outcomes. Events include the Africa CSO Engagement Launch, the 40th anniversary of Akina Mama wa Afrika, diaspora dialogues on reparations, thematic sessions on leadership and democracy, the Fireside Dialogue: Africa at UNGA80, and a closed-door roundtable on post-Summit advocacy.

Together, these engagements spotlight Africa’s agency in advancing peace, reparative justice, digital cooperation, inclusion, and institutional reform while offering African-led contributions to a fairer global governance system beyond UN@80.

Diaspora Engagement and Reparations Colloquium happening now at the African Union AU New York Office — 305 East 47th St, 5th Fl, New York, NY 10017

Focus
Spotlight on diaspora and civil society leadership in advancing reparative justice within the UN reform process.

His Excellency Ambassador Junisa Precious Gbeteh Sallu Kallon is ably representing I.B. Taylor-Kamara Foundation and Youth Association in Sierra Leone Association in Sierra Leone Asil Yasil

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Our Director General is thrilled and honored to meet with Mr Bill Gates and count it a privilege appreciated to honor his invitation to participate in the Gates Foundation #Goalkeepers New York City 2025 meet on September 22, 6:00-8:00pm

Thank you to my Boss at the I.B. Taylor-Kamara Foundation Amb Hawa Taylor-Kamara Diallo for connecting me to this global stage. I am grateful for the experience

The Goalkeepers event will return to New York City on September 22 as world leaders gather for the 80th UN General Assembly.

This year, Goalkeepers invites you to learn, build, and reimagine a future without preventable child deaths. We can’t stop at almost. Together, we can ignite our obligation to protect past progress and unlock the next wave of breakthroughs for the world’s children.

Some of the notable 2025 Speakers and Performers are as follow:
Dr. Opeyemi Rebecca Akinajo
Dr. Hellen Barsosio
Jon Batiste
Rajaonarivelo Mamisoa Fiderana (Fy)
Alessandra Galloni
Bill Gates
Krystal Birungi
Latif Nasser
Margaret Odera
PS22 Chorus
Budi Gunadi Sadikin
Muhammad Sanusi II, Emir of Kano
Ingrid Silva
Krista Tippett
Pastor Rick Warren
Olivia Wilde

The world has the chance to do something extraordinary: cut child deaths in half again and end the suffering caused by deadly infectious diseases.

Today, the Gates Foundation is pledging $912 million to The Global Fund—a powerful partnership that has already saved 70 million lives from HIV, TB, and malaria.

The Global Fund is one of the most effective tools we have to ensure the next generation grows up in a world without having to suffer from deadly infectious diseases. https://gates.ly/46hAnDj

The Global Goalkeeper Award recognizes a leader who has driven progress on an international scale toward achieving our global goals. We are proud to award this honor to this year’s recipient Pedro Sánchez, the President of the Government of Spain.

As a vocal proponent of international collaboration, President Sánchez has led institutional reforms in Spain to better address global challenges and ensure communities in the Global South have proper representation. He has helped Spain forge a strong relationship with the Africa Group at the United Nations and brought countries together at the International Conference on Financing for Development in Spain earlier this year.

And his commitment to international development and public health efforts is clear: he increased Spain’s contributions to The Global Fund by 12% and increased funding to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance by 30%.

Congratulations to President Sánchez and thank you for helping us push past almost.

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Our Director General attended the Commemoration of the UN@80: A Living Legacy, taking place on Friday, 19 September 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters. We confirm your registration and are looking forward to receiving you tomorrow at the United Nations.

My support for this milestone event is deeply appreciated. As we mark eight decades of global service, this commemoration offers a moment to reflect on the United Nations’ enduring legacy, the challenges of our time, and our shared aspirations for the future. The evening will feature a short film, A Living Legacy, by award-winning director Mr. Sing J. Lee and producer Ms. Sylvia Zakhary, as well as live performances by Ms. Tiwa Savage and the UN Staff Recreational Council Chamber Music Society. Directed by Brenda Vongova, the ensemble’s global music program will include “Hymn to the United Nations” by Pablo Casals, “Baba Yetu” by two-time Grammy winner Christopher Tin, and “Madiba” by multi-Grammy winner Wouter Kellerman. Together, we will celebrate the vibrancy, diversity, and unity of the international community.

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