A Global Milestone: The UN Turns 80

United Nations Committee – September 2025

Submitted by Barbara Bozeman

Global change never takes a holiday - and this September, the United Nations marks a milestone: it’s 80^th anniversary. Since the UN Charter was signed in 1945, the world’s challenges have shifted, but the need for cooperation, equality , and shared action has only grown stronger.

A Global Table, A Shared Agenda

Every September, the world gathers in New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Presidents, prime ministers, diplomats, and civil society leaders meet to set priorities, address global challenges, and remind us that the world’s problems and their solutions are shared.

This year, the 80^th session of the UNGA carries special weight. It’s not only the usual high-level discussions, but also a commemoration of eight decades of international cooperation. The High-Level General Debate will bring heads of state to the podium to share their visions forpeace, development, and humanrights.

Additional highlights include the UN’s 80^th Anniversary High-Level Meeting, the SDG Moment, Global Goals Week and a Climate Summit – all moments that spotlight global commitments to the future.

Why is this important to NFBPWC? Through BPW International’s consultative status with ECOSOC, our organization has a direct line into the work of the United Nations. What is discussed at UNGA influences the issues we advocate for in our communities and the opportunities we have to contribute to global change.

By watching and learning, we build the knowledge to link our local projects with international priorities. And when we do that, we bring NFBPWC’s mission – empowering women and advancing equality – into the broader story of global progress.

How can you be a part of it?

What is great about today’s UN is that you don’t have to be in New York to witness history and stay informed. UN WebTV streams these high-level events live and makes  them  available  on-demand. From your own home, you can:

• Watch world leaders outline their priorities for peace, equality and sustainability

• Take note of what goals or initiatives resonate with you.

• Share what you learn with your community, your workplace, or your BPW club.

https://webtv.un.org/en/schedule

Call to Action: This month dedicate one hour to the UN’s80^th Anniversary.

• Choose an event to watch on UN WebTV.

• Write down one insight or idea that inspires you.

• Share it – with a friend, on social media, or at your next BPW meeting.

When we stay curious, connected and informed, we ensure that NFBPWC voices remain part of the global dialogue. Let’s celebrate the UN’s 80 years not only by watching history, but by helping to shape the decades ahead.

DON’T WAIT FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO “KEEP UP WITH THE UN!”

Be part of it.Explore the headlines.Sign up for updates. Stay curious.

Stay Connected with the United Nations:

For those who want to follow more closely, here are key links to bookmark:

• UnitedNationsMainWebsite– https://www.un.org

• UN News – https://news.un.org

• UN WebTV (Watch live & on-demand events) – https://media.un.org/en/webtv

• UN Women – https://www.unwomen.org

• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – https://sdgs.un.org/goals

• UnitedNationsonLinkedIn– https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitednations

To learn more or to get involved with our United Nations efforts, email unchair@nfbpwc.org.