The General Assembly (GA) is the primary deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the United Nations. It comprises all 193 Member States, each with equal voting rights, making it the most inclusive forum for multilateral dialogue on global issues. The GA provides a platform for states to discuss and coordinate on matters such as international peace and security, sustainable development, international law, human rights, disarmament, and global governance.
Resolutions adopted by the General Assembly are generally non-binding but carry significant political and moral weight, often shaping international norms and influencing state behavior. Decisions on important questions—such as peace and security, admission of new members, and budgetary matters—require a two-thirds majority, while other issues are decided by simple majority.
The committee’s work is divided among six main committees, each focusing on a thematic area (e.g., disarmament, economic and financial issues, social and humanitarian affairs). In Model UN simulations, the General Assembly emphasizes diplomacy, consensus-building, formal debate procedure, and resolution drafting, providing delegates with experience in negotiation, public speaking, and multilateral policymaking.