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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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Promotion of a culture of peace and interreligious and intercultural dialogue, understanding and cooperation for peace

26 September 2016 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Thematic Reports

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, François Crépeau

2 April 2012 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Thematic Reports

Report of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

16 February 2009 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Sessional Reports

Protection of migrants : report of the Secretary-General

13 August 2008 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Country Reports

Expression of appreciation to the Government and people of Italy on the occasion of the 7th United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

29 November 1985 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

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