With just a few weeks to go until the opening of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, the UN diplomatic community, as well as residents of New York City, are bracing for the annual arrival of Heads of State and Government from around the world, after two years of disruption wrought by COVID-19. Many details are still to be confirmed, but here are five things to look out for between 12 and 27 September.
Gloria Steinem: A voice for women, to the very end 
Lebanon–Israel tensions escalate as Gaza sees major aid delivery 
Between the Reef and the Stars<br><em>A reflection on humanity’s twin longings.</em> 
General Assembly backs creation of new UN learning institute under UN80 reforms 
Nepal floods leave 22,000 children without safe water: UNICEF 
Outside forces fuel Sudan war, new report finds