The start of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September was a sobering reminder of the immense suffering taking place in our world; it was also a moment for the international community to come together and accelerate progress so no one is left behind.

Leaders gathered in New York amid enormous challenges, from the aftermath of relentless hurricanes in the Caribbean, to deep societal divisions and inequalities, to a growing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar and escalating tensions with North Korea.

While most of the headlines focused on breaking news and a few key issues and people, a number of important moments took place that deserve attention as well. These moments showed both the serious challenges in front of us and the enormous opportunities we have to take action together to expand justice and opportunity.

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