The United Nations Papua New Guinea (UNPNG) celebrated United Nations Day 2024 today with a discussion panel and theme, “United for you, how you can work with the United Nations to a better PNG.” The event had the attendance of Primary and High school students, student representatives of the University of Papua New Guinea, including the United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC) Mr. Richard Howard, UNDP Resident Representative Mr. Nicholas Booth and esteemed heads of UN Agencies, at the Sir John Guise Stadium, Port Moresby. The event shared significant discussions on challenges in all aspects of local community-based issues in PNG. The discussions were shared by significant senior UN colleagues and representatives from the different UN agencies. Opening the event Mr. Howard expressed his gratitude and acknowledgment to students and senior colleagues for their presence and support, stressing that the organization is nothing without support. United Nations Fund for Population Activities Coordinator and Advocate Edwin Terwel Ningal conducted a discussion panel with significant UNPNG agency heads on their experience within the agency and role and contributions under the UNPNG. The discussions elaborated on ongoing issues in PNG such as, Violence against women, Illegal Gun Violence, Tribal Violence, Underage Drinking and Smoking, Climate Change, Development in Agricultural, etc, each topic was adequately discussed leaving room for queries from the full house audience. According to students, the discussions were intriguing, informative and captivating moments as all aspects and perspectives were discussed with precise and accurate explanations to properly handle common challenges on a formal level and public level The day was filled with attendance of youth, parents and interested individuals who share the common goal for future wellbeing, especially in PNG.