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Intergovernmental negotiations on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Council - 5th IGN plenary, Informal meeting, General Assembly, 80th session.

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   During the fifth IGN plenary, the Co-Chairs will reconvene the discussion of the five clusters. The Co-Chairs pose the following guiding questions to delegations, not to limit the discussion in any way:What are the views of delegations regarding the working methods of the Council and the size of an enlarged Council? In what way did the parameters as set out in the Pact for the Future affect the position of delegations with regard to reform of the Security Council, in particular vis-à-vis the parameters in Action 39 and the interim measures outlined in Action 41? Are there any developments in delegations' positions, including new proposals, ideas or potential areas of convergence, that delegations wish to put forward? H.E. Mr. Tareq M. A. M. Albanai, Permanent Representative of the State of Kuwait to the United Nations, and H.E. Ms. Lise Gregoire-van Haaren, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations, have been appointed by the President...

Intergovernmental negotiations on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Council - 5th IGN plenary, Informal meeting, General Assembly, 80th session.

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During the fifth IGN plenary, the Co-Chairs will reconvene the discussion of the five clusters. The Co-Chairs pose the following guiding questions to delegations, not to limit the discussion in any way: What are the views of delegations regarding the working methods of the Council and the size of an enlarged Council? In what way did the parameters as set out in the Pact for the Future affect the position of delegations with regard to reform of the Security Council, in particular vis-à-vis the parameters in Action 39 and the interim measures outlined in Action 41? Are there any developments in delegations' positions, including new proposals, ideas or potential areas of convergence, that delegations wish to put forward? H.E. Mr. Tareq M. A. M. Albanai, Permanent Representative of the State of Kuwait to the United Nations, and H.E. Ms. Lise Gregoire-van Haaren, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations, have been appointed by the President of t...

Ad hoc Working Group on Mandate Implementation Review - General Assembly, 80th session.

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During this first meeting of the Informal Ad hoc Working Group on Mandate Implementation Review the co-chairs will present drafts of the templates and model clauses and will advise further on modalities for their consideration by Member States . The establishment of the Ad Hoc Working Group marks a critical step in advancing the reform objectives of the UN80 Initiative, reaffirming the central role of Member States in guiding the Organization's renewal and accountability framework. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  &  Co-Chairs letter ; the  Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 31 March 2026 . Watch the Ad hoc Working Group on Mandate Implementation Review - General Assembly, 80th session! General Assembly

A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats.

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The United Natios Security Council Arria‑Formula Meeting organized by Denmark, New Zealand and Spain. To provide an informal space for the Security Council and the wider UN membership to reflect on the implementation of the resolution, key developments, and emergent threats and opportunities to the protection of medical mission in armed conflict since 2016. Guiding Questions How can the Security Council and the broader UN membership better reflect and respond to the growing dangers facing medical care within the Protection of Civilians agenda, and what new tools, mechanisms, or commitments should be considered at this major milestone? What measures can be taken to strengthen the implementation of international humanitarian law and to ensure that it is interpreted and applied consistently by all parties in this area? How do we safeguard the risks posed by new and emerging technologies, and how can we utilise the opportunities that these technologies represent in ensuring compliance wi...

President of the Security Council for the month of May 2026.

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Press Conference: Ambassador Fu Cong, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of May 2026. Watch the press Conference with Ambassador Fu Cong, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of May 2026! Press Conferences

Informal meeting of the plenary to hear a briefing on the UN80 Initiative - General Assembly, 80th session.

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Informal meeting of the plenary to hear a briefing on the UN80 Initiative - General Assembly, 80th session Related Sites and Documents:  UN80 initiative  &  PGA Letter . Watch the Informal meeting of the plenary to hear a briefing on the UN80 Initiative - General Assembly, 80th session! General Assembly Informal meeting of the plenary to hear a briefing on the UN80 Initiative - General Assembly, 80th session Informal meeting of the plenary to hear a briefing on the UN80 Initiative - General Assembly, 80th session