International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

The side-event, organized by the Russian Federation, focuses on the tangible practical dimension and real-world implications associated with the Responsibility of International Organizations . Organizer's description: "The side-event will examine Responsibility of International Organizations , a topic currently on the agenda of the UNGA Sixth Committee and the subject of draft articles prepared by the International Law Commission . The central aim of the event is to demonstrate that this issue has an immediate and tangible practical dimension: international organizations play an increasingly important role in international affairs and, in exercising their functions, frequently make decisions and undertake activities that may have significant consequences for States and other actors. Questions concerning their responsibility therefore deserve renewed attention and discussion, and this event will provide a timely platform to explore both the legal framework and its real-world...

The event is designed to showcase the model as an international ecosystem where scientific excellence, international cooperation and science diplomacy are closely interconnected. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept Note . Watch the Research and Innovation Ecosystem of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy - Trieste as a Science Hub for Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development! Meetings & Events

The Challenges Annual Forum 2026 ( CAF26 ) will bring a platform for candid dialogue at a time when peace operations are facing increasingly complex environments, shrinking resources, and growing needs and expectations. This year's theme: " Turning the Tide: Building Momentum for Peace Operations in a Demanding World " will focus on the realities of peace operations today and how to build momentum for effective, adaptable, and well-supported multilateral responses. Against the backdrop of the Review on the Future of All Forms of UN Peace Operations, and prior to the appointment of a new Secretary-General, CAF26 will provide a unique opportunity to reaffirm the central role of peace operations as an essential tool for maintaining international peace and security . Watch the Challenges Annual Forum 2026 - Turning the Tide: Building Momentum for Peace Operations in a Demanding World! Meetings & Events

The opening ceremony will be chaired by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, in his capacity as Chair of the G-77 , and will include remarks by the Chair and keynote statements by the President of the General Assembly and the United Nations Secretary-General . Opening statement by by H.E. Mr. Mario Lubetkin, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, on behalf of the Chair country of the Group of 77 for the year 2026. Statement by H.E. Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations. Statement by H.E. Mr. Khalilur Rahman, President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (pre-recorded video statement). Election of the Chair country of the Group of 77 for the year 2027 Statement by H.E. Mr. Olivier Nduhungirehe, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda, on behalf of the Chair country of the Group of 77 for the year 2027. Watch the (Opening ceremony only) 50th Annual Meeting of Ministers fo...

This meeting will bring together Member States, intergovernmental organisations, and United Nations agencies to " forge a common framework to enforce international law in the face of grave impunity" in both the occupied Palestinian territory and across the region. Invited governments will present, propose, and deliberate actions across three important levers in pursuit of third-State obligations to enforce international law : Towards a New Multilateralism ; From Complicity to Compliance; and From Impunity to Accountability. Watch the High Level Meeting in Defence of International Law! 02:05:37 High-level Events

Building on the outcomes of the Rome meeting and previous meetings of the WPS-FPN, the Ministerial Meeting will aim to secure collective high-level political commitment to anchor the WPS agenda firmly within national institutions and multilateral processes , recognizing it as a global framework revitalizing multilateralism , building more inclusive and effective institutions , and advancing sustainable peace . On 23 September 2026, under the chairship of Italy and the Philippines, with UN Women as Secretariat, the WPS-FPN will hold its Annual Ministerial Meeting on the margins of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week. Under the theme, Delivering on WPS: Consolidating Implementation and Accountability in a Fragmented Security Landscape , and building on the Joint Communiqué of the Eighth Capital-Level Meeting, speakers will highlight the concrete actions they will take to increase political engagement, sustain financial support to meet the scale of the...