"The 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has begun its high-level week in New York, during which representatives from all 193 UN member states, as well as the two non-member observers Palestine and the Holy See are expected to deliver speeches during the annual general debate. Established in 1945 with a charter signed by 51 founding members, the UNGA functions as the primary representative body of the UN, operating on a principle of one country, one vote, and debating issues ranging from peace and security to development and human rights."
"This year's session comes at a moment of acute geopolitical tension and growing scepticism about the UN's relevance. In the wake of Israel's prolonged war on Gaza, and nearly eight decades after the UNGA passed Resolution 181 (PDF) on the partition of Palestine, several Western governments have announced their intent to recognise Palestinian statehood."
The 80th United Nations General Assembly has begun its high-level week in New York with representatives from all 193 member states and two non-member observers, Palestine and the Holy See, expected to speak during the annual general debate. The UNGA was established in 1945 with a charter signed by 51 founding members and operates on a one country, one vote principle. The Assembly debates issues including peace and security, development, and human rights. The session takes place amid acute geopolitical tension and growing scepticism about the UN's relevance, and follows announcements by some Western governments to recognise Palestinian statehood in the wake of the war on Gaza.
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