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As police barricades turned sidewalks into an obstacle course and street vendors were missing from their usual strategic locations, the General Debate of the 64th Session of the General Assembly began on Wednesday, 23 September in New York.
As they do every year, the world's leaders have come to the United Nations Headquarters in full regalia. For those unable to witness the events first hand, here are some photos of the scene from various locations.Inside the buildings and behind the scenes, a host of staff and associates work hard and for long, extra hours to orchestrate this massive event. From the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management, conference officers in the General Assembly Hall prepare documents and set up the room while interpreters get ready in the interpreters booths. Protocol staff log long hours escorting high-level official and making their visit to UN run as smoothly as possible.
In the Department of Management, Facilities Management Services have special events coordinators who make things happen. Broadcast and Conference Support conference technicians work from the GA Hall control booths to provide live coverage.In the Department of Public Information, Webcast, UNTV, UN Photo, meetings coverage and News Centre staff disseminate summaries, stories, still and video images of what takes place to the world at large.
Special Services and ARAMAK [sic] contractors have done a great job in preparing and servicing the various lunches and dinners, particularly for the Secretary-General's functions.The Department of Safety and Security must work closely with a number of law enforcement and security forces to ensure the safety and security of delegates, staff and associated personnel.
This is only a brief and by no means exhaustive mention of the offices involved in the general debate, which continues tomorrow, Saturday and resumes on Monday, 28 September, running through the 30th.
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