UN's GENERAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES
IN FOCUS
SDG Media zone
To engage people all over the world in the important conversations happening at the UN General Assembly this year, the United Nations in collaboration with the UN Foundation, Public Foundation and the President of the General Assembly’s Office, will be hosting the SDG Media Zone at the UN Headquarters in New York from 18 to 22 September 2017. Each day, the SDG Media Zone will set the scene for conversations with prominent officials and experts on a broad range of topics.
International Day of Peace (21 September)
The theme for 2017 is “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.” The theme honours the spirit of TOGETHER, a global initiative that promotes respect, safety and dignity for everyone forced to flee their homes in search of a better life. This year, the International Day of Peace focuses on engaging and mobilizing people throughout the world to show support for refugees and migrants.
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (26 September)
Achieving global nuclear disarmament is one of the oldest goals of the United Nations. This Day provides an occasion for the world community to reaffirm its commitment to global nuclear disarmament as a high priority. It also provides an opportunity to educate the public—and its leaders—about the real benefits of eliminating such weapons, and the social and economic costs of perpetuating them.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie was appointed Special Envoy in April 2012. In her expanded role, Jolie focuses on major crises that result in mass population displacements, undertaking advocacy and representing UNHCR and the High Commissioner at the diplomatic level. She also engages with decision-makers on global displacement issues. Through this work, she has helped contribute to the vital process of finding solutions for people forced to flee their homes. She also engages with decision-makers on global displacement issues
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