{"id":35323,"date":"2026-11-06T12:03:45","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=35323"},"modified":"2026-11-06T12:05:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:05:51","slug":"the-un-general-assembly-functions-powers-and-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-un-general-assembly-functions-powers-and-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"The UN General Assembly: Functions, Powers, and Resolutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-introduction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is one of the six main parts of the United Nations (UN). Created in 1945 under the UN Charter, it acts as the main place where world leaders gather to talk and solve global problems.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-un-general-assembly-functions-powers-and-resolutions\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-un-general-assembly-functions-powers-and-resolutions\/#Main_Functions_and_Powers\" >Main Functions and Powers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-un-general-assembly-functions-powers-and-resolutions\/#General_Assembly_Resolutions\" >General Assembly Resolutions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-un-general-assembly-functions-powers-and-resolutions\/#Key_Things_to_Know_About_Resolutions\" >Key Things to Know About Resolutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-un-general-assembly-functions-powers-and-resolutions\/#Voting_Rules\" >Voting Rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-un-general-assembly-functions-powers-and-resolutions\/#Internal_Binding_Power_of_Resolutions\" >Internal Binding Power of Resolutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-un-general-assembly-functions-powers-and-resolutions\/#Key_Historical_Resolutions\" >Key Historical Resolutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-un-general-assembly-functions-powers-and-resolutions\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every country that belongs to the UN is a member of the General Assembly. Today, it includes all 193 UN member states, and every state gets one equal vote. Its main goal is to promote global peace, security, and cooperation among nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-main-functions-and-powers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Functions_and_Powers\"><\/span>Main Functions and Powers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The General Assembly has many responsibilities to help the world run smoothly. Its primary functions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Discussing Global Issues:<\/strong> It provides a place to talk about important topics like peace, human rights, poverty, and global cooperation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Promoting Peace:<\/strong> It can suggest solutions and give recommendations to member states and the UN Security Council to keep the world safe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Managing the Budget:<\/strong> It reviews and approves the entire UN budget and decides how much money each country should contribute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elections and Appointments:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Elects non-permanent members of the Security Council and other UN committees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appoints the UN Secretary-General (based on the Security Council&#8217;s suggestion).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admits new member states to the UN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protecting Human Rights:<\/strong> It works to protect freedom, equality, and basic rights for everyone worldwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encouraging Cooperation:<\/strong> It supports teamwork among countries in areas like health, education, culture, and the economy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Developing World Laws:<\/strong> It helps create and update international rules and agreements that countries can follow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overseeing the UN:<\/strong> It reviews reports from other UN departments to make sure everything is working well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-general-assembly-resolutions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Assembly_Resolutions\"><\/span>General Assembly Resolutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A resolution is a formal document or decision passed by the General Assembly that shows what member countries think about a specific issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-key-things-to-know-about-resolutions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Things_to_Know_About_Resolutions\"><\/span>Key Things to Know About Resolutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>They Are Recommendations:<\/strong> Most resolutions are not legally binding. This means countries are not legally forced to follow them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They Carry Moral Weight:<\/strong> Even though they are not strict laws, they carry strong moral and political influence. They reflect what the world community thinks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-voting-rules\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Voting_Rules\"><\/span>Voting Rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Each Country Has One Vote:<\/strong> Every member state has an equal vote.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simple Majority:<\/strong> Most everyday decisions need more than 50% of the votes to pass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Two-Thirds Majority:<\/strong> Major decisions\u2014such as peace issues, accepting new members, or budget approval\u2014need a 66% majority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-internal-binding-power-of-resolutions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Internal_Binding_Power_of_Resolutions\"><\/span>Internal Binding Power of Resolutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resolutions about the UN&#8217;s own budget and internal administration are legally binding inside the UN organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-key-historical-resolutions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Historical_Resolutions\"><\/span>Key Historical Resolutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, the General Assembly has passed several historic decisions that shaped the modern world:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Resolution Name<\/th><th>What It Did<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1948<\/td><td>Universal Declaration of Human Rights<\/td><td>Listed basic rights and freedoms that every human being deserves.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1960<\/td><td>Declaration on Decolonisation<\/td><td>Supported colonies around the world in gaining independence.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1970<\/td><td>Declaration on Friendly Relations<\/td><td>Explained rules for countries to respect each other&#8217;s sovereignty and live in peace.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1986<\/td><td>Declaration on the Right to Development<\/td><td>Declared that every person has a right to economic and social development.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2015<\/td><td>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/td><td>Set 17 global goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United Nations General Assembly is essential to world politics. 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