The 79th UN General Assembly Convenes
The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly kicked off with an opening speech by President Philemon Yong from Cameroon and remarks by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey is among the leaders attending the assembly and is set to deliver his third address, with a focus on the current situation in Gaza.
President Erdoğan is expected to use his platform to call on member states to take a stand against Israel’s recent attacks in Gaza. The assembly has drawn a total of 76 heads of state, along with 4 princes, 2 heads of government, 42 deputy prime ministers, 9 ministers, 54 deputy ministers, and EU delegations. However, only 19 of the participants are women, highlighting the need for increased representation and participation of women in global governance.
The 79th UN General Assembly, taking place from September 24-30, serves as a crucial forum for world leaders to address pressing international issues and work towards collective solutions for the global community. Stay tuned for more updates as the assembly progresses.
