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General Assembly
The General Assembly is the world's forum for discussing matters
affecting world peace and security, and for making recommendations
concerning them. It has no power to enforce decisions. It is composed of
the 51 original member nations and those admitted since, totaling 192. On
important questions, including international peace and security, a
two-thirds majority of those present and voting is required. Decisions on
other questions are made by a simple majority. Emphasis is given to
questions relating to international peace and security brought before it
by members, the Security Council, or nonmembers. It also maintains a broad
program of international cooperation in economic, social, cultural,
educational, and health fields, and for assisting in human rights and
freedoms.
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