What is the purpose of the United Nations general assembly?

Answer 1

• Every nation has one vote in the general assembly. The main duties of the general assembly are to oversee the budget of the UN, elect members of other UN groups, and make recommendations.

Answer 2

Functions and powers of the General AssemblyAccording to the Charter of the United Nations, the General Assembly may:

• Consider and make recommendations on the general principles of cooperation for maintaining international peace and security, including disarmament;
• Discuss any question relating to international peace and security and, except where a dispute or situation is currently being discussed by the Security Council, make recommendations on it;
• Discuss, with the same exception, and make recommendations on any questions within the scope of the Charter or affecting the powers and functions of any organ of the United Nations;
• Initiate studies and make recommendations to promote international political cooperation, the development and codification of international law, the realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and international collaboration in the economic, social, humanitarian, cultural, educational and health fields;
• Make recommendations for the peaceful settlement of any situation that might impair friendly relations among nations;
• Receive and consider reports from the Security Council and other United Nations organs;
• Consider and approve the United Nations budget and establish the financial assessments of Member States;
• Elect the non-permanent members of the Security Council and the members of other United Nations councils and organs and, on the recommendation of the Security Council, appoint the Secretary-General.

Answer 3

The main activities of the General Assembly of the UN center around peace keeping. They visit countries when there is conflict. They try to ensure the safety of civilians.

Answer 4

It debates problem and offers resolutions