According to The New York Times, the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) began on Tuesday, September 14. In the general debate, representatives from all 193 member states have the ability to speak in front of the chamber and give their thoughts addressing the many complex world issues and challenges those individual members are facing.
Read moreAs part of SHUMUN XX, reporter Alyssa Tolentino covers the General Assembly within the UNESCO Committee.
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Antonio Guterres, who has served as prime minister of Portugal and head of the United Nations refugee agency, held a steady lead through the selection process, despite expectations of a woman from Eastern Europe to succeed Ban Ki-moon.
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The 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opened on September 13, continuing a tradition of the international organization that has taken place every fall since 1946.
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