What Is the General Assembly of the United Nations?
The United Nations, founded in 1945, comprises numerous committees and bodies, including the General Assembly. The General Assembly is the main decision-making body of the U.N. and includes all member states of the U.N. The General Assembly has the power to pass nonbinding resolutions that recommend certain courses of action. It provides a forum for discussion of international issues and works to promote international cooperation, peace and human rights.