United Nations General Assembly

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is one of the five principal organs of the United Nations , composed of representatives from all 193 member states. The UNGA functions and powers are to:

“Consider and approve the United Nations budget and establish the financial assessments of Member States
Elect the non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and the members of other United Nations councils and organs and, on the recommendation of the Security Council, appoint the Secretary-General
Consider and make recommendations on the general principles of cooperation for maintaining international peace and security , including disarmament
Discuss any question relating to international peace and security and, except where a dispute or situation is currently being discussed by the Security Council, make recommendations on it
Discuss, with the same exception , and make recommendations on any questions within the scope of the Charter or affecting the powers and functions of any organ of the United Nations
Initiate studies and make recommendations to promote international political cooperation, the development and codification of international law , the realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and international collaboration in the economic, social, humanitarian, cultural, educational and health fields
Make recommendations for the peaceful settlement of any situation that might impair friendly relations among countries
Consider reports from the Security Council and other United Nations organ”

See: Functions and powers of the General Assembly

The website of the UNGA ( http://www.un.org/ga/ ) is an excellent online resource and provides links to many secondary sources regarding the UN system .

[Last reviewed in July of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team ]

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The website of the UNGA ( http://www.un.org/ga/ ) is an excellent online resource and provides links to many secondary sources concerning the UN system.