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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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The situation in Afghanistan : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

15 February 2012 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

The rule of law at the national and international levels : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

13 January 2012 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security : report of the Secretary-General

21 September 2011 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Country Reports

Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (for the period from 21 September 2010 to 7 January 2011)

25 January 2011 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Country Reports

The situation in Afghanistan : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

7 December 2010 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009)

24 November 2010 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Thematic Reports

Role and achievements of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in assisting the Government and people of Cambodia in the promotion and protection of human rights

16 September 2010 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Country Reports

Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the Right to the truth

28 July 2010 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Thematic Reports

Support by the United Nations system of the efforts of Governments to promote and consolidate new or restored democracies : report of the Secretary-General

28 September 2009 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Thematic Reports

The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security : report of the Secretary-General

22 September 2009 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Country Reports

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