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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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Human rights and cultural diversity : report of the Secretary-General

22 July 2015 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Thematic Reports

International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

25 July 2013 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Indigenous People

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

Globalization and Its Impact on the Full Enjoyment of All Human Rights

17 August 2006 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Thematic Reports

United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

11 February 1999 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

24 February 1998 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Resolution Adopted by the General Assembly [without reference to a Main Committee (A/51/L.57 and Add.1)] 51/198. United Nations Mission for the Verification of Human Rights and of Compliance with the Commitments of the Comprehensive Agreement on Human Rights in Guatemala

20 February 1997 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

United Nations Mission for the Verification of Human Rights and of Compliance with the Commitments of the Comprehensive Agreement on Human Rights in Guatemala : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

12 April 1996 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Resolution Adopted by the General Assembly [without reference to a Main Committee (A/49/L.64 and Add.1)] 49/236. United Nations Mission for the Verification of Human Rights and of Compliance with the Commitments of the Comprehensive Agreement on Human Rights in Guatemala

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

Situation of the human rights and fundamental freedoms in Guatemala : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

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

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