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The 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80), under the theme “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights,” is bringing together global leaders to address crises and reaffirm multilateral cooperation. A major focus is the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus, with a high-level roundtable co-hosted by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre and the UN Development Programme (UNDP). The meeting has resulted in a USD 600,000 agreement to support resilience in Cameroon’s Far North Region.
Gender equality is another central theme. UN Women launches the report Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2025, marking both advances and persistent gaps, and commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Beijing World Conference on Women through a high-level meeting on recommitment to the Beijing Declaration.
UNGA 80 also features a high-level conference on the two-state solution for Palestine, a Climate Summit, and the first Biennial Summit for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Global Economy. The agenda further addresses noncommunicable diseases, mental health, and the situation of the Rohingya Muslims, reflecting the breadth of global challenges requiring coordinated action.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to represent India and deliver a speech during the high-level General Debate of the 80th session
For India, the UNGA 80 underscores the importance of engaging with multilateral platforms to navigate complex geopolitical issues, strengthen gender equality commitments, and shape financing for climate and sustainable development. These discussions align with India’s priorities on inclusive growth, women’s empowerment, and leadership in global governance.
Relevant Question for Policy Stakeholders:
How can India leverage UNGA 80 outcomes to reinforce its leadership role in advancing gender equality, humanitarian coordination, and climate resilience within global forums?
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