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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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Global efforts for the total elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and the comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action : report of the Secretary-General

22 August 2012 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Sessional Reports

Extension of the transition period preceding the graduation of Samoa from least developed country status : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

13 October 2010 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Graduation of Samoa : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

8 February 2008 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

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