Melania Trump is set to preside over a United Nations Security Council session on March 2 as the United States takes over the council’s rotating monthly presidency, the White House has announced.

This historic moment will mark the first time a sitting U.S. first lady chairs a meeting of the 15-member body, reflecting an elevated U.S. diplomatic profile at the United Nations.

The session, titled “Children, Technology, and Education in Conflict,” will bring together Security Council representatives, including U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and international delegates to focus on education’s role in fostering tolerance and peace amid ongoing global crises.

The agenda underscores the Trump administration’s emphasis on harnessing education and technological innovation to mitigate the human costs of conflict.

In statements released by the White House, Melania Trump’s leadership of the session was framed as a reaffirmation of American engagement with the international community.

Officials highlighted her prior involvement in humanitarian efforts, including support for the reunification of children displaced by the conflict in Ukraine, as part of her broader advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations.

The United States' presidency of the Security Council coincides with a period of overlapping diplomatic initiatives aimed at advancing global stability and conflict resolution.

U.N. delegates and U.S. representatives are navigating concurrent agendas as they work toward shared objectives of peace and security while maintaining institutional cooperation.

While past U.S. administrations have typically delegated Security Council chair responsibilities to the U.S. ambassador, Melania Trump’s role signals a distinct approach to American diplomatic representation.

The session is expected to set the tone for the United States’ tenure at the council, with potential implications for its engagement on education, technology and humanitarian policy at the United Nations.