International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

As we approach 2026, we look at five events that present opportunities to invest in peace and humanity , and cement resilience in communities everywhere - from celebrating volunteerism and investing in youth and women as the world's most effective agents of change , to strengthening crime prevention, ensuring criminal justice both on-and-off-line. The Peace Outlook 2026: Five moments for global action.

  In 2026, multilateralism faces significant strain from geopolitical tensions, protectionism, and economic rivalry , leading to a fragmented landscape where traditional institutions struggle, but smaller, "minilateral" groupings and flexible arrangements for specific issues like tech or climate are emerging as new forms of cooperation, with leaders needing innovative approaches to address global crises amidst declining trust and evolving power dynamics . The World Economic Forum's 2026 reports highlight this shift, noting steady but evolving cooperation, with a focus on reinventing dialogue and pragmatic coalitions to navigate an "age of disorder" .

 This is the annual handover ceremony of the Chairmanship of the Group of 77 , transitioning from Iraq to Uruguay. Watch the handover Ceremony of the Chairmanship of the Group of 77! Meetings & Events

A side event on the new Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) report on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's violation and evasion of UN sanctions through cyber and information technology worker activities. The MSMT was established in October 2024, following the disbandment of the Panel of Experts established pursuant to UN Security Council resolution (UNSCR) 1874 (2009) . The MSMT aims to monitor and report on violations and evasions of UN sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), thereby supporting Member States in fully implementing relevant UNSCRs. The eleven Member States participating in the MSMT convene this event to engage with all UN Member States and share the findings of the MSMT's second report on the DPRK's violation and evasion of UN sanctions through cyber and information technology worker activities, published on October 22. Member States will have the opportunity to ask questions of the MSMT as well as leading...

Celebration of the 70 years of partnership : championing multilateralism for a shared and sustainable future! Watch the 70 years of partnership: championing multilateralism for a shared and sustainable future! Live Meetings & Events

Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability. The G20 comprises 19 countries including: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Türkiye, United Kingdom, and United States and two regional bodies, namely the European Union and the African Union. The G20 members include the world’s major economies, representing 85% of global Gross Domestic Product, over 75% of international trade, and about two-thirds of the world population. The G20 does not have a permanent secretariat or staff. Instead, the G20 Presidency rotates annually among the members. The G20 Presidency is responsible for bringing together the G20 agenda in consultation with other members and in response to developments in the global economy. To ensure continuity, the Presidency is supported by a “troika” made up of the current, immediate past and next host countries. Read more Watch the Press Conference: UN Secretar...