Upcoming Events (in New York unless otherwise indicated)
- Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People Panel Discussion "1948-2024: The Ongoing Palestinian Nakba" (17 May) (Programme)
- UN General Assembly Open-ended Working Group on Ageing, 14th session (20-22 May and 24 May) (Proposed Organization of Work)
- United Nations Pledging Conference for Development Activities – 1st meeting (17 May) (Programme)
Forthcoming meetings
- UN General Assembly Open-ended Working Group on Ageing, 14th session (20-22 May and 24 May) (Proposed Organization of Work)
- UN Fifth Committee Second part of the resumed session (May 2024) - 38th plenary meeting (20 May)
- UN General Assembly High-level panel on the theme "Public accessibility and inclusivity: developing strategic initiatives to raise awareness on the role and work of Ombudsman and mediator institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights, good governance and the rule of law" (22 May) (Concept note)
Observances
The United Nations observes designated days, weeks, years, and decades, each with a theme, or topic. By creating special observances, the United Nations promotes international awareness and action on these issues. The majority of observances have been established by resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly, although some have been designated by UN specialized agencies. The United Nations also observes anniversaries of key events in its history.