Discuss the functions of the General Assembly of the United Nations Organization (UNO).

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Functions of the General Assembly of the United Nations Organization

The General Assembly is the main deliberative organ of the UN in which all member states are represented, each with one vote. Its functions include:

1. Deliberation on world issues: It discusses any question or matter within the scope of the UN Charter, including issues of international peace and security, and makes recommendations.
2. Admission of new members: On the recommendation of the Security Council, it admits new members into the organisation and may suspend or expel members.
3. Election of members to other organs: It elects the non-permanent members of the Security Council, the members of the Economic and Social Council, and, together with the Security Council, elects the judges of the International Court of Justice and appoints the Secretary-General.
4. Control of the budget: It considers and approves the budget of the UN and apportions the contributions (dues) payable by member states.
5. Supervision of other organs: It receives and considers annual reports from the Security Council and the other organs and agencies of the UN.
6. Promotion of international cooperation: It initiates studies and makes recommendations to promote cooperation in political, economic, social, cultural, educational and health fields, and the development of international law.
7. Promotion of human rights: It works to promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without discrimination.
8. Maintenance of peace and decolonisation: Through resolutions it works for the peaceful settlement of disputes, disarmament and the decolonisation of dependent territories.