Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy Minister in The Presidency Mr. Kenny Morolong delivers remarks at the 81st Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
European Council President following the Partners for Multilateralism Summit – Media Stakeout | UN
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Comments to the media by António Costa, European Council President, on behalf of the "Partners" following their co-hosted High-Level event on Partners for Multilateralism (P4M).
The Only Place in History Where Every Nation Talks
Source: United Nations (video statements)
For 80 years, the UN has been the only place in history where world leaders gather to talk through their conflicts and take action. Climate change, AI and regional hotspots are some of the critical issues on the global agenda.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Calls for Global Cooperation on #AI
Source: United Nations (video statements)
UN Global Advocate Joseph Gordon-Levitt called for greater international coordination on artificial intelligence, drawing parallels with the global response to nuclear technology after the Second World War. Speaking at the UN, he said governments must work together on rules and safeguards for AI to ensure the technology serves people, protects children and is developed with human rights, trust and accountability at its core.
#AI: The Risk of Losing Human Control?
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Daily Press Briefing (21 Sept 2026)
More on the Brief: https://www.un.org/independent-international-scientific-panel-ai/en/thematic-briefs/ai-agents-misalignment-risks
UNGA81 in Numbers
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Daily Press Briefing (21 Sept 2026)
UNGA 81 Statistics, Ethiopia & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (21 Sept 2026) | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Highlights:
– International Day Of Peace
– UNGA 81 Statistics
– Department Of Political And Peacebuilding Affairs
– Artificial Intelligence
– UN Mission In South Sudan
– Ethiopia
– Saudi Arabia/Yemen
– Yemen/Humanitarian
– UN Interim Force In Lebanon
– Occupied Palestinian Territory
– Ukraine
– Afghanistan
– Haiti
– Senior Personnel Appointment
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Today is… what is today? It doesn’t feel like Monday, it feels like Wednesday, frankly. …The International Day of Peace, exactly! Yeah, peace, do you remember that? Yeah.
We mark the International Day of Peace. In his message, the Secretary-General says we face a world where peace is dangerously in short supply, with dialogue stalling and global solidarity just plain missing in action.
But he also says that volunteers, advocates, civil society leaders, peacekeepers and peacemakers are bridging divides and building peace from the ground up. He also calls on world leaders to invest in a peaceful future for all people.
UNGA 81 STATISTICS
I promised you some statistics. They have been updated regularly. For the General Debate, we expect 71 Heads of State, 45 Heads of Government, 50 Ministers, 11 Vice-Presidents and still only one Crown Prince.
Alongside the mandated meetings, we have about 166 events that are scheduled here at Headquarters during High-Level Week, and Member States have so far submitted 1,553 requests for use of the bilateral rooms. And again, this does not include the Secretary-General’s own bilaterals.
The numbers are still changing, and for the latest, you can always look on the UN Journal. And we have about 18,000 active badges for delegates.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-09-21
IMF Thai Staff on the Annual Meetings
Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
Bangkok is ready for the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings. Our Thai colleagues share why hosting the world at home means so much.
South Africa: WhatsApp Video 2026-09-21 at 14.57.44
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Every woman and girl lost to femicide and gender-based violence had a name, a family, dreams and a life that mattered. Today, we remember them and stand with their loved ones.
We must continue to speak out, support survivors, hold perpetrators accountable and work together to build a society where every woman and girl can live free from violence and fear. #EndGBVF #GovZAUpdates
Can a Nation Survive Without Land?
Source: United Nations (video statements)
For some low-lying States, rising sea levels are no longer a distant threat. As coastlines retreat and habitable territory disappears, the world faces unprecedented questions about sovereignty, nationality, maritime boundaries and statehood.
Discover how a changing climate could reshape one of the foundations of the international system.