81st session of the UN General Assembly

  • New York, United States of America

  • 08 - 22 September 2026

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08-22 September 2026

Under the topic "Localizing the SDGs", the tightly-first session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) will open on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 22 September 2026.

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