Media crews set up operations outside the UN Headquarters campus, to cover events at the Organization, including the General Assembly general debate. UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras Media crews set up operations outside the UN Headquarters campus, to cover events at the Organization, including the General Assembly general debate. UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras

Upcoming Events (in New York unless otherwise indicated)

  • UN Economic and Social Council on Forced Displacement and Refugee Protection (24 April) () ()
  • on South-South Cooperation – Organizational meeting (24 April) ()
  • UN Preparatory Commission for the Entry into Force of the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction and the Convening of the First Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Agreement, First Session - Informal working group meetings (14-25 April) (Organization of work) (Side events)

Forthcoming meetings:

  • UN Economic and Social Council (FfD Forum) (28-29 April) () ()
  • UN Group of Experts on Geographical Names Theme: "Advancing geographical names standardization through inclusive, culturally-informed and evidence-based solutions to support sustainable development" (28 April-2 May) ()
  • UN General Assembly 65th and 66th plenary meetings (29 April)
  • Fourth Preparatory Committee () Session for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) (30 April-1 May) () ()

Observances

The United Nations observes designated days, weeks, years, and decades, each with a theme, or topic. By creating special observances, the United Nations promotes international awareness and action on these issues. The majority of observances have been established by resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly, although some have been designated by UN specialized agencies. The United Nations also observes anniversaries of key events in its history.