The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main deliberative body of the United Nations, meeting annually in New York City at the UN Headquarters in Manhattan, especially during its High-Level Week in September, to discuss global issues with equal representation for all 193 member states.
World Mental Health Day is an annual global event on October 10th, initiated in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health, aimed at raising mental health awareness, educating the public, and advocating against stigma, mobilizing efforts to make mental health a universal priority and reality for everyone.
World YMCA Executive Committee, Hong Kong
The YMCA/YWCA World Week of Prayer & Fellowship is an annual, global event held the second week of November, uniting YMCAs and YWCAs worldwide to pray for specific global challenges using a common theme, fostering solidarity, and inspiring action for justice, peace, and human dignity, with resources like daily Bible studies provided.
COP31 (Conference of the Parties 31) will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9-20, 2026, as the UN's annual climate summit, bringing global leaders, businesses, and activists to discuss climate action, mitigation, adaptation, and finance, following a decision where Australia conceded hosting rights to Türkiye.
World Basketball Day is an annual United Nations-recognized celebration on December 21st, marking the anniversary of the first basketball game invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891, promoting the sport's power to unite people, foster development, and inspire positive change globally through events, education, and community engagement.