United Nations General Assembly

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is one of the six principal organs of the UN, serving as its main deliberative, policymaking, and representative body. Comprising all 193 UN member states, it provides a forum for multilateral discussion of international issues covered by the UN Charter. The UNGA is currently newsworthy due to its involvement in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and concerns surrounding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Recently, the UNGA overwhelmingly backed a resolution demanding Israel allow unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza and comply with international law. Simultaneously, UNRWA faces scrutiny regarding its relationship with Hamas and allegations of antisemitism within its educational programs. Furthermore, the UNGA serves as a platform for international agreements, as evidenced by Caribbean nations agreeing to host asylum seekers turned away by the U.S., a topic addressed during the Assembly's sessions.