LIVE: UN General Assembly gathers for first day of high-level 76th session

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) convenes for the first day of the high-level 76th session in New York City on Tuesday, September 21. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the event will be held in a hybrid format, with some leaders attending in person and others addressing the meeting via video link. UNGA gathers annually for the high level debate at the end of September to provide a platform for global discussion on key topics.