Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, briefs reporters on the situation concerning the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, briefs reporters at UN Headquarters.The sun rises behind Long Island City as participants arrive to UN Headquarters on the first day of the 79th General Assembly Debate.A view of Manhattan as seen from UN Headquarters at the end of the first day of the Summit of the Future.Maryam Bular Hasan, Poet, shares a poem at the Summit of the Future Action Day Two session titled “Dismantling patriarchal power structures”. Action Day 2, which coincides with the International Day of Peace, focuses on three priority themes: A Digital Future for All; A Peaceful Future for All; and A Sustainable Future for All. The Summit offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity for change. It will pave the way to a better tomorrow, one that we can only shape together. In support of this vision and these objectives, the Secretary-General of the United Nations convened the Summit of the Future Action Days on 20 and 21 September 2024 to generate additional opportunities for the engagement of all actors.Bintou Keita, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo and MONUSCO.Master of Ceremonies Sade Baderinwa, Eyewitness News Anchor at ABC News, speaks during the event “A Digital Future For All”. ‘A Digital Future For All’ brings forward-looking commitments from all stakeholders to harness innovation, science and data in a more inclusive, safe and sustainable manner. Initial sessions will demonstrate how digital technologies and game-changing solutions can lay the groundwork for a more sustainable, inclusive, and responsible future. The morning session propels participants forward into the future, encouraging exploration of the trends, risks, and opportunities presented by digital and emerging technologies on our journey forward. The event is taking place during Action Day 2 ahead of the Summit of the Future. Action Day 2 coincides with International Day of Peace, and focuses on multistakeholder partnership and action – paving a way towards a next chapter of multilateralism that is more inclusive and networked. To achieve this, the Action Day 2 is addressing three priority themes: A Digital Future for All; A Peaceful Future for All; and A Sustainable Future for All. The Summit of the Future offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity for change. It will pave a way to a better tomorrow that we can only shape together. In support of this vision and objectives, the Secretary-General of the United Nations is convening the Summit of the Future Action Days on 20 and 21 September 2024 to generate additional opportunities for the engagement of all actors.Pascale Christine Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the Month of October, briefs reporters on the programme of work of the Security Council for the month.A detail view of the Trusteeship Council Chamber during the Summit of the Future Action Day Two.Fawziya Koofi (centre), former Deputy Speaker of Parliament in Afghanistan, and Meryl Streep (right), actor, walk to a press conference following the "The Inclusion of Women in the Future of Afghanistan" meeting. The meeting was about the situation of women in Afghanistan after a series of laws were enacted that formalized the systematic erasure of women and girls from public life.Pascale Christine Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the Month of October, chairs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East.A sound engineer is ready for audio testing at UN Headquarters during the first Summit of the Future Action Day. The Summit of the Future offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity for change. It will pave a way to a better tomorrow that we can only shape together. In support of this vision and objectives, the Secretary-General of the United Nations is convening the Summit of the Future Action Days on 20 and 21 September 2024 to generate additional opportunities for the engagement of all actors.A detailed view of the gavel as Philemon Yang, President of the seventy-ninth session of the United Nations General Assembly, opens the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-ninth session. The theme for the general debate of the 79th session of the General Assembly is "Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations".UN K-9 Unit members Tango (left) and Nico rest after sweeping the Security Council Chamber ahead of a meeting.UN Security Officer Gonzalez and his partner K-9 Hana inspects the podium ahead of the press conference with Sergey V. Lavrov, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, at UN Headquarters.President Jimmy Carter (second from left), accompanied by members of his party, United States Ambassador Andrew Young (left) and Secretary of State Cyrus Vance (right), are received by United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim at the Secretariat entrance.A view of a participant at UN Headquarters during the first Summit of the Future Action Day. The Summit of the Future offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity for change. It will pave a way to a better tomorrow that we can only shape together. In support of this vision and objectives, the Secretary-General of the United Nations is convening the Summit of the Future Action Days on 20 and 21 September 2024 to generate additional opportunities for the engagement of all actors.Journalists attend the briefing by Vassily Nebenzia (not pictured), Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, at UN Headquarters.Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados and Chair of the Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR Leaders), briefs the press ahead of the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) High-Level Meeting. AMR Leaders is group of world leaders and experts from various sectors, working to accelerate political action on antimicrobial resistance. The press conference was convened by the AMR Leaders and the Quadripartite Principals, which include the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), who addressed the journalists.Vassily Nebenzia, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, briefs reporters after the Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.Philemon Yang, President of the seventy-ninth session of the United Nations General Assembly, closes the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-ninth session.Riccarda Christiana Chanda, Second Deputy Permanent Representative, Senior Legal Adviser of Switzerland to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the Month of October, chairs the Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.UN K-9 Unit member Tango poses for a photo after sweeping the Security Council Chamber ahead of a meeting.Tshering Tobgay (second from left), Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bhutan, walks towards the General Assembly Hall to address the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-ninth session.

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