Question

Describe six functions of the General Assembly of the United Nations (U.N)

Answer 1

• The general Assembly liaises with the Security Council in making recommendations on maintenance of peace and security
• Discusses issues relating to international peace and security.
• It elects jointly with the Security Council, the judges of the international court of Justice/ appoints the secretary/ general
• It receives/ acts on report from Security Council and other U.N organs
• It approves U.N budget/ apportions the amounts of construction to be paid by each member state.
• It elects non- permanent member of the security/ Economic/ Social fields
• It promotes the development / codification of the international law
• It facilitates the realization of human fundamental freedoms
• It promotes higher/ better standards of living among nations.