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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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Resolution 64/127 Adopted by the UN General Assembly: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

27 January 2010 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

The responsibility to protect : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

7 October 2009 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

27 January 2009 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Implementing the responsibility to protect : report of the Secretary-General

12 January 2009 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Thematic Reports

Proposed strategic framework for the period 2010-2011. Part 2, biennial programme plan. Programme 20, International protection, durable solutions and assistance to refugees

12 February 2008 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Thematic Reports

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

24 January 2008 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Enlargement of the Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

24 January 2008 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

25 January 2007 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

24 January 2006 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

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

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