The General Assembly is the main deliberative and representative organ of the United Nations, comprising all 193 Member States. In accordance with UNHCR’s Statute, the High Commissioner follows policy ...

As it marks its 80th year, the United Nations is facing a major budget shortfall. The situation could worsen as the United States – the UN’s largest funder and debtor – reassesses its ties to the ...

Current political and economic issues succinctly explained. Secretary-General António Guterres plans to use the launch of the United Nations’ eightieth anniversary commemorations to build momentum for ...

A map by Newsweek shows how over three-quarters of United Nations members recognize Palestine as a state, following announcements by the United Kingdom, Portugal, Australia, and Canada. Other U.N.

The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (A/RES/60/288) is a unique global instrument to enhance national, regional and international efforts to counter terrorism. Through its adoption in ...