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.