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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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Criminal accountability of United Nations officials and experts on mission : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

19 December 2016 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Convention on jurisdictional immunities of States and their property

12 January 2001 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Convention on jurisdictional immunities of States and their property : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

20 January 1999 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Respect for the privileges and immunities of officials of the United Nations and the specialized agencies and related organizations : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

28 April 1995 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Convention on Jurisdictional Immunities of States and Their Property : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly.

17 February 1995 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Respect for the privileges and immunities of officials of the United Nations and the specialized agencies and related organizations : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

11 December 1986 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Respect for the privileges and immunities of officials of the United Nations and the specialized agencies and related organizations

18 December 1984 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Respect for the privileges and immunities of officials of the United Nations and the specialized agencies and related agencies

20 December 1983 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

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