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UN General Assembly

The General Assembly is the main deliberative organ of the United Nations. It is composed of representatives of all Member States, each of which has one vote. Decisions on important questions, such as those on peace and security, admission of new Members and budgetary matters, require a two-thirds majority. Decisions on other questions are reached by a simple majority. These decisions may be adopted without a vote, or with a vote, which may be recorded, non-recorded or by roll-call. While the decisions of the General Assembly have no legally binding force for Governments, they carry the weight of world opinion on major international issues, as well as the moral authority of the world community. The work of the United Nations derives largely from the decisions of the General Assembly, i.e. the will of the majority of the Members, as expressed in resolutions adopted by the General Assembly. This database contains General Assembly reports and resolutions of relevance to the work of UNHCR.  Website: www.un.org/ga
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Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance

2 August 2016 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Thematic Reports

Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

3 March 2016 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance : note by the Secretary-General

5 August 2015 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Thematic Reports

Promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue, understanding and cooperation for peace : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

20 February 2014 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

A world against violence and violent extremism : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

20 February 2013 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Combating defamation of religions : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

11 April 2011 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

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