United Nations General Assembly
/ˌjuː.naɪ.tɪd ˈneɪ.ʃənz ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl əˈsɛm.bli/
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- (n.) The principal deliberative organ of the United Nations, where all member states have equal representation to discuss and make recommendations on international issues.
The United Nations General Assembly convenes annually to address global peace and security concerns.
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- united nations general assembly
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Often abbreviated as UNGA, it is distinct from the Security Council and has no binding decision-making power but significant influence in international law and diplomacy.
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