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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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Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization : report of the Secretary-General

7 August 2015 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Thematic Reports

Causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa : report of the Secretary-General

24 July 2015 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Regional Reports

Report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region

13 March 2015 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Regional Reports

The situation in Afghanistan: resolution adopted by the General Assembly

23 December 2014 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security : report of the Secretary-General

9 December 2014 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Country Reports

The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security : report of the Secretary-General

9 September 2014 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Country Reports

Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya

5 September 2014 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Mission Reports

Situation of human rights in Myanmar : report of the Secretary-General

29 August 2014 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Country Reports

Territorial Integrity of Ukraine : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

1 April 2014 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security : report of the Secretary-General

6 December 2013 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Country Reports

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