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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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Administration of justice at the United Nations

23 December 2016 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Thematic Reports

Human rights in the administration of justice : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

18 February 2015 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Strengthening and coordinating United Nations rule of law activities : report of the Secretary-General

29 July 2013 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Thematic Reports

Human rights in the administration of justice : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

20 March 2013 | 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

14 January 2013 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

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