Programme of Work

UNHQ Official Holidays
27 May - Memorial Day

UNHQ Floating Holidays
3 May - Orthodox Good Friday
23 May - Day of Vesak

1 May

PR breakfast
10.30 a.m. - Coordinators' meeting

11.30 a.m. - Consultations of the whole (closed) - Consultations Room

• Programme of work
• Other matters

Announcements

• The President of the Security Council for the month of May (Mozambique) will provide a briefing to the press on the programme of work for the month on Wednesday, 1 May 2024, at 12.30 p.m. in the Press Briefing Room (S-0237).  Delegations can view the press briefing from the United Nations Webcast here. 
• The President of the Security Council for the month of May (Mozambique) will provide a briefing for Member States of the United Nations that are non-members of the Council on its work for the month, on Wednesday, 1 May 2024, at 3.00 p.m. in the Economic and Social Council Chamber.

4 PM (CR 7) - 1267/1989/2253 Cttee. informal consultations

2 May

3 PM (CR 7) - 1540 Cttee. formal meeting

Libya sanctions vessel inspection report due

3 May

UN Floating Holiday - Orthodox Good Friday 

3 PM (CR 7) - 2140 Cttee. informal consultations

4 May

5 May

6 May

3.00 p.m. - Consultations of the whole (closed) - Consultations Room 

•   Middle East  

•   Other matters 

7 May

Briefing (A.M.)
- UNISFA
- Sudan/South Sudan

Consultations (A.M.)
- UNISFA
- Sudan/South Sudan

8 May

10.00 a.m.  -  Consultations of the whole (closed) -  Consultations Room

• 1559 report (S/2024/319) 
• Other matters

G5 Sahel report due

9 May

3.00 p.m.  -  Consultations of the whole (closed) -  Consultations Room

• Middle East
• Other matters

10 AM (CR 7) - WGCAAC informal consultations

10 May

10 AM (CR 7) - Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations
11 AM (CR 8) - Military Staff Cttee. formal meeting

SCR 2722 Red Sea report due
UNAMI reports due

11 May

12 May

13 May

10.00 a.m. - 9623rd meeting - Security Council Chamber 

1. Adoption of the agenda
2. The situation in the Middle East

Morning* - Consultations of the whole (closed) - Consultations Room

• Middle East (Yemen)
• Other matters

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*To be held following the adjournment of the 9623rd meeting.

3 PM (CR 8) Informal interactive dialogue on Operation IRINI/SCR 2684

PoC in armed conflict report due

14 May

10.00 a.m. - 9624th meeting - Security Council Chamber 

1. Adoption of the agenda
2. The situation in Libya

3.00 p.m. - 9625th meeting- Security Council Chamber

1. Adoption of the agenda
2. Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine

15 May

10.00 a.m. - 9626th meeting - Security Council Chamber 

1.    Adoption of the agenda.
2.    The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

3.00 p.m. - Consultations of the whole (closed) - Consultations Room

• Peace and security in Africa (S/2024/357)
• Other matters

CAR sanctions benchmarks report due

16 May

10.00 a.m. - 9627th meeting - Security Council Chamber 

1. Adoption of the agenda
2. Consideration of the draft report of the Secretary Council to the General Assembly

  Morning* - 9628th meeting - Security Council Chamber 

1. Adoption of the agenda
2. The situation concerning Iraq

• Fortieth report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 4 of Security Council resolution 2107 (2013) (S/2024/368)
• Report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2682 (2023) (S/2024/369    

Morning** - Consultations of the whole (closed) - Consultations Room   

• UNAMI (S/2024/368, S/2024/369)
• Other matters

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*To be held following the adjournment of the 9627th meeting.
** To be held following the adjournment of the 9628th meeting.

17 May

3:00 PM (CR 7) - Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions

18 May

19 May

20 May

10.00 a.m.  9629th meeting - Security Council Chamber  

1. Adoption of the agenda 

2. Threats to international peace and security. 

3.00 p.m. - 9630th meeting - Security Council Chamber  

1. Adoption of the agenda 

2. Non-proliferation. 

Afternoon* - 9631st meeting - Security Council Chamber

1. Adoption of the agenda 

2. The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.

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*To be held following the adjournment of the 9630^th meeting.

Announcement

The Security Council will hold an open debate on Tuesday, 21 May 2024, at 10 a.m. in connection with “Twenty-fifth anniversary of Security Council resolution 1265 (1999)” under the agenda item “Protection of civilians in armed conflict”. [S/2024/359] [S/2024/385]

Member States wishing to participate in-person should inscribe their names on the list of speakers through the eSpeakers module of e-deleGATE+. A letter addressed to the President of the Security Council, duly signed by the Permanent Representative or the Chargé d’affaires, a.i., requesting to participate in accordance with Rule 37 of the Council’s Provisional Rules of Procedure must be uploaded to the eSpeakers module of e-deleGATE+. Inscription for said meeting will open on Thursday, 16 May 2024, at 9.30 a.m.   

Delegations are reminded that shortly before the start of the meeting, the list of speakers will be e-mailed to those delegations who have inscribed, along with the link to the live list of speakers.  The list of speakers will be determined by the order in which requests are received. Delegations are kindly requested to limit their statements to no more than three minutes. 

Announcement 

The Security Council will hold an open debate on Thursday, 23 May 2024, at 10 a.m. in connection with “Strengthening the role of the African state in addressing global security and development challenges” under the agenda item “Maintenance of international peace and security”. [S/2024/327/Rev.1] 

Member States wishing to participate in-person should inscribe their names on the list of speakers through the eSpeakers module of e-deleGATE+. A letter addressed to the President of the Security Council, duly signed by the Permanent Representative or the Chargé d’affaires, a.i., requesting to participate in accordance with Rule 37 of the Council’s Provisional Rules of Procedure must be uploaded to the eSpeakers module of e-deleGATE+. Inscription for said meeting will open on Monday, 20 May 2024, at 9.30 a.m.    

Delegations are reminded that shortly before the start of the meeting, the list of speakers will be e-mailed to those delegations who have inscribed, along with the link to the live list of speakers.    

The list of speakers will be determined by the order in which requests are received.  Delegations are kindly requested to limit their statements to no more than three minutes.  

10 AM (CR 7) - WGCAAC Informal consultations

21 May

10.00 a.m. -  9632nd meeting - Security Council Chamber 

1.     Adoption of the agenda

2.     Protection of civilians in armed conflict

            Twenty-fifth anniversary of Security Council resolution 1265 (1999) 

            Letter dated 2 May 2024 from the Permanent Representative of Mozambique to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/2024/359) 

            Report of the Secretary-General on Protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2024/385). 

Announcement

The open debate is expected to be suspended at 1 p.m. and resumed at 3 p.m.   

Announcement

The Security Council will hold an open debate on Thursday, 23 May 2024, at 10 a.m. in connection with “Strengthening the role of the African state in addressing global security and development challenges” under the agenda item “Maintenance of international peace and security”. [S/2024/327/Rev.1]

Member States wishing to participate in-person should inscribe their names on the list of speakers through the eSpeakers module of e-deleGATE+. A letter addressed to the President of the Security Council, duly signed by the Permanent Representative or the Chargé d’affaires, a.i., requesting to participate in accordance with Rule 37 of the Council’s Provisional Rules of Procedure must be uploaded to the eSpeakers module of e-deleGATE+. Inscription for said meeting will open on Monday, 20 May 2024, at 9.30 a.m.   

 Delegations are reminded that shortly before the start of the meeting, the list of speakers will be e-mailed to those delegations who have inscribed, along with the link to the live list of speakers.   

 The list of speakers will be determined by the order in which requests are received. 
Delegations are kindly requested to limit their statements to no more than three minutes. 

22 May

10.00 a.m. - 9632nd meeting (resumption) - Security Council Chamber 

1.    Adoption of the agenda
2.    Protection of civilians in armed conflict

• Twenty-fifth anniversary of Security Council resolution 1265 (1999) 
• Letter dated 2 May 2024 from the Permanent Representative of Mozambique to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/2024/359) 
• Report of the Secretary-General on Protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2024/385). 

3.00 p.m. - Consultations of the whole (closed) - Consultations Room

• 1718 Committee
• Other matters

Announcement

The Security Council will hold an open debate on Thursday, 23 May 2024, at 10 a.m. in connection with “Strengthening the role of the African state in addressing global security and development challenges” under the agenda item “Maintenance of international peace and security”. [S/2024/327/Rev.1]
Member States wishing to participate in-person should inscribe their names on the list of speakers through the eSpeakers module of e-deleGATE+. A letter addressed to the President of the Security Council, duly signed by the Permanent Representative or the Chargé d’affaires, a.i., requesting to participate in accordance with Rule 37 of the Council’s Provisional Rules of Procedure must be uploaded to the eSpeakers module of e-deleGATE+. Inscription for said meeting will open on Monday, 20 May 2024, at 9.30 a.m.   
  
Delegations are reminded that shortly before the start of the meeting, the list of speakers will be e-mailed to those delegations who have inscribed, along with the link to the live list of speakers.   
  
The list of speakers will be determined by the order in which requests are received. 
Delegations are kindly requested to limit their statements to no more than three minutes. 
 

10 AM (CR 7) - 2653 Cttee. open briefing

23 May

UN Floating Holiday - Day of Vesak

Open Debate (A.M.)
- Maintenance of international peace and security: Strengthening the role of the African state in addressing global security and development challenges

11 AM (CR 8) - Military Staff Cttee. formal meeting

24 May

S-G luncheon

10 AM (CR 7) - 2713 Cttee informal consultations

25 May

26 May

27 May

UN Official Holiday - Memorial Day

28 May

Debate (A.M.)
- Maintenance of international peace and security: The role of women and young people

OPCW report due

3 PM (CR 7) - 1373 Cttee. formal meeting

29 May

Briefing (A.M.)
- Middle East
Consultations (A.M.)
- Middle East

UNITAD report due

30 May

Adoption (A.M.)
- UNAMI
- South Sudan sanctions
- Libya [SCR 2292]

Briefing (A.M.)
- Middle East
Consultations (A.M.)
Middle East (Syria) [pol/hum]

Briefing (P.M.)
- Briefing by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

UNOCA report due

31 May

Wrap-up (p.m.)

4 PM (CR 7) - 2127 Cttee. informal consultations

Somalia report due
UNAMI mandate ends
South Sudan sanctions expire CAR evaluation of logistical support to defence and security forces due