The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations. It is composed of all 193 Member States of the United Nations. The General Assembly meets in regular sessions from September to December each year, and thereafter as required.
The General Assembly has the power to:
- Discuss any question relating to international peace and security or to the powers and functions of any organ of the United Nations.
- Make recommendations on any such question to the Member States or to the Security Council.
- Consider and approve the United Nations budget and establish the financial assessments of Member States.
- Appoint the Secretary-General, on the recommendation of the Security Council.
- Elect the non-permanent members of the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, and the Human Rights Council.
- Elect the judges of the International Court of Justice.
- Admit new Members to the United Nations.
- Suspend or expel Members from the United Nations.
- Grant observer status to non-member states and organizations.
- Establish subsidiary organs to assist in its work.
The General Assembly plays an important role in promoting international cooperation and understanding.
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