United Nations General Assembly

Also known as UNGA, GA, UN GA, General Assembly, UN General Assembly, U.N. General Assembly, General Assembly of the United Nations

principal organ of the United Nations

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The United Nations General Assembly is the main deliberative body of the United Nations where all member countries have equal representation and participate in discussions about global issues. It matters because it serves as a forum where nations can address international problems, make recommendations, and coordinate responses on matters affecting the world.

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Wikidata facts

Part of: United Nations System
Has part: United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee
Official language: Spanish
Headquarters: Headquarters of the United Nations
Parent organization: United Nations
Subsidiary: UN Trade and Development
Chairperson: Dennis Francis
Official website: un.org/ga
Image: The Assembly Hall, Palais des Nations (47570471872).jpg

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Commons Creator page: United Nations General Assembly
Commons category: United Nations General Assembly
topic's main category: Category:United Nations General Assembly
position held by head of the organization: President of the United Nations General Assembly
inception: 1945-00-00
on focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Human rights
native label: United Nations General Assembly
described at URL: media.un.org/en/search/categories/meetings-events/general-assembly
applies to jurisdiction: United Nations
short name: GS ZN
foundational text: Charter of the United Nations
maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Human rights

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Encyclopedic overview

Abbreviation UNGA GA AGNU AG

Formation1945 81 years ago (1945) TypePrincipal organ Legal statusActive HeadquartersNew York City, U.S. President Annalena Baerbock Parent organization United Nations Websiteun.org/ga

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