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The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo F¨¦lix Tshisekedi meets his delegation.

End extreme poverty. Fight inequality and injustice. Fix climate change¡­ Sound daunting?

Fortunately, there are some very easy things we can adopt into our routines that, if we all do it, will make a big difference.

Have a look at some of the things you can do to make an impact!

Why work with youth? Because no one understands their problems better than young people themselves. Take it from one of their own, Julietta Mart¨ªnez, Founder of the Fundaci¨®n Tremendas, who spoke at an event on ¡®Elevating Education as a Win-Win for the Sustainable Development Goals.¡¯

In his speech to the GA, President Zelenskyy announced that he is going to present "the full details" of his "Ukrainian peace formula" at a special meeting of the Security Council tomorrow. This plan, he states, "will stop all forms of weaponization that Russia used against Ukraine and other countries, and may be used by other aggressors".

Applause in the for President Zelensky of Ukraine as he commends the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa: "Women of the world need empowerment, they have a right to empowerment, they have a right also to participate equally in decision-making structures of all institutions in the world. I am proud that in South Africa, 50% of the members of the cabinet of South Africa are women, and today I am accompanied by an all women delegation to this United Nations General Assembly." So far there have been no women speakers in the General Assembly Hall.

Portugal President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in the General Debate: ¡°It is urgent to move forward along paths of respect for the values of the United Nations Charter, peace, sustainable development, climate action, correcting inequalities, reforming the United Nations and the world¡¯s financial institutions. It's urgent, it's really very urgent. Every day lost is another day of inequality and conflict. Every day gained is another day of justice, solidarity and peace.¡±

Oil spills can be hugely damaging to ocean biodiversity, to the environment and to shipping lanes. UN Maritime Agency (IMO) has a treaty on marine protection, which will make a difference.

Watch our video and find our how IMO's marine protection treaty makes a difference!

— IMO (@IMOHQ)

Join Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Ciara as she explores the key issues around maternal health and gender equity, especially for women of colour.

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Turkish President Erdo?an called for the reform of international institutions. ¡°The world is bigger than five,¡± he said, referring to the permanent five members of the UN Security Council.

President of Poland, H.E. Andrzej Duda, leaves the GA Hall after delivering his speech earlier this morning.

President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas in conversation with delegates in the GA Hall.

Mr. Mason Keopuhiwa Ozaki (middle), High School Student, Kamehameha Schools, Kap¨¡lama, Honolulu, Hawaii at the Elevating Education as a Win-Win for the SDGs event: "Each of us should have a voice no matter what race or gender you are, especially the youth. One thing I want to say to all the youth and also everyone out there to know who you are, to know your culture and to know that you can actually make a difference."

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly reiterates his country's commitment to multilateralism, while the UK's Prime Minister skips this year's leaders' summit.

Speakers in the General Assembly are asked to keep their statements to 15 minutes. According to , Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro delivered the  at the UN General Debate in 1960, lasting 269 minutes.

The Holy See is an Observer State at the UN. Here, H.E. Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher (left) H. E. Archbishop Gabriele Caccia (right) make their way to their seats in the GA Hall.

As Joe Biden turned to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, some speedy camera work captured something you often see at the UN of late -- including at Security Council meetings: A cutaway shot showed Russia's permanent representative scrolling on his phone.

North Lawn at the UN is the base for the world's press. Here, Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr St?re gives an interview to the media.

Making sure no health emergencies end badly during the High-level week at the UN.