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A panel of women of various backgrounds sits on stage with a background of stars behind them. One of the panelists is sitting in a wheelchair.

A wide view of the General Assembly Hall during the opening of the Summit of the Future.

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Action Days

The Summit of the Future Action Days, held September 20-21, successfully gathered thousands of diverse stakeholders, including representatives from Member States, civil society, the private sector, academia, local and regional authorities, and youth.

Blue and orange arrows going to the right with the words Pact for the Future on-top of them

Towards a Pact for the Future

Learn about some of the key themes of the Pact for the Future and its annexes; a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations.

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We must Act Now for #OurCommonFuture

We are at a pivotal moment in history. The choices we make today will have a profound impact on current and future generations. This is our once-in-a-generation opportunity to come together as one world and create a future worth living for.

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UN Assembly President urges nations to sustain momentum from Summit of the Future

Addressing the closing session of the Summit following the adoption of the landmark Pact for the Future on Sunday, Philémon Yang, President of the 79th session of the General Assembly, expressed hope that the ideas exchanged would inspire further initiatives at national, regional and the global levels.

“As we close the Summit of the Future, I urge all Member States to continue to push for decisive action and to create meaningful progress,” he said.

He reminded delegates not to lose sight of ongoing global challenges like poverty, hunger, and the suffering of those caught in conflicts, violence, and deprivation.

UN News: Sustain momentum from Summit of the Future

World Leaders: It’s Time to Let #YouthLead

Sign the open letter, open to both youth and allies. Learn more via the dedicated microsite.

Let Youth Lead