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Principal Organs of The United Nations: Eneral Ssembly
Principal Organs of The United Nations: Eneral Ssembly
(GENERAL ASSEMBLY)
“As we take our places in
the General Assembly and at the Council meetings,
let us begin all our work in the name of God,
for the solution of all our problems
is a spiritual one.”
Warren Austin
2nd US Ambassador To The United Nations
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WHAT IS THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY?
✘ THE DEMOCRATIC HEART OF THE UN
■ Because each Member has an equal voice in decision-making.
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WHAT IS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY’S
MEMBERSHIP?
CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION
✘ Consist of all the Members of (Chp. 2, Art. 4 of the UN Charter)
the UN (193 States)
1. Open to all peace-loving states
which accept the obligations contained
✘ Only Sovereign States can in the present Charter and are able and
willing to carry out these obligations.
become a Member.
2. Admission will be effected by a
decision of the Gen. Assembly upon
✘ Each Member shall have not recommendation of the Security
more than 5 representatives. Council.
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What Are the Functions of the General Assembly?
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What are the Voting Rights of the Members of the General Assembly?
✘ 1 Member = 1 Vote
✘ 2/3rd votes of majority of the Members (present & voting) needed to pass resolutions
✘ Decisions includes the matter related to:
● Maintenance of International Peace & Security
● Elections of the Members of
■ Non-permanent members of the Security Council
■ Economic and Social Council
■ Trusteeship Council
● Admission of New Member of the UN
● Suspension of Rights & Privileges of Memberships
● Expulsion of Members
● Operation of Trusteeship System
● Budgetary Matters
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WHAT ARE THE COMMITEES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY?
ECONOMIC AND
DISARMAMENT FINANCIAL SOCIAL,
AND
CULTURAL, AND
INTERNATIONAL
HUMANITARIAN
SECURITY
SPECIAL
LEGAL POLITICAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE
DECOLONISATION
AND BUDGETARY
AND GENERAL
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