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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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Note on international protection

9 July 2015 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Notes on International Protection

Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees : Part II Strategic Review pursuant to General Assembly Resolution 58/153

21 August 2013 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Annual Reports

Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Part I : Covering the period 1 January 2012 – 30 June 2013

14 August 2013 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Annual Reports

Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees : Covering the period 1 January 2010- 30 June 2011

5 October 2011 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Annual Reports

Implementing actions proposed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to strengthen the capacity of his Office to carry out its mandate: Resolution adopted by the General Assembly

24 February 2004 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Statute of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

14 December 1950 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Multilateral Treaties/Agreements

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