80th Session of the UN General Assembly

A view of the empty General Assembly hall from its main aisle. The circular shape of the hall's brilliantly-lit rotunda is echoed by the United Nations seal over the podium and below it, the speakers' rostrum. Striated walls angling upward from then second story are punctuated by both an electronic vote tabulation board flanking the seal and by two tiers of glass windows enclosing television, photo and interpreters' booths.

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9–23 September 2025 | New York, United States

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations has an equal vote.

The UNGA also makes key decisions for the UN, including:

  • appointing the Secretary-General on the recommendation of the Security Council
  • electing the non-permanent members of the Security Council
  • approving the UN budget

The Assembly meets in regular sessions from September to December each year, and thereafter as required. It discusses specific issues through dedicated agenda items or sub-items, which lead to the adoption of resolutions.

Sitting arrangements in the General Assembly Hall change for each session. During the 79th Session (2024-2025), Yemen will occupy the first seat in the Hall, including in the Main Committees (followed by all the other countries, in English alphabetical order).

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