Tenth emergency special session
The General Assembly, at the 60th plenary of the Tenth emergency special session, the General Assembly adopted, with an overwhelming majority, a resolution titled “Protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations" [A/ES-10/L.34/Rev.1]. Member States resumed the debate on the item and action on the draft resolution on 17 June 2025.
Duration: 3 hours and 12 minutes
Read the statements made at the 61st plenary meeting of the Tenth emergency special session.
Duration: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Read the statements made at the 62nd plenary meeting of the Tenth emergency special session.
Workings of the General Assembly
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations has an equal vote.
The UNGA also makes key decisions for the UN, including:
- appointing the Secretary-General on the recommendation of the Security Council
- electing the non-permanent members of the Security Council
- approving the UN budget
The Assembly meets in regular sessions from September to December each year, and thereafter as required. It discusses specific issues through dedicated agenda items or sub-items, which lead to the adoption of resolutions.
Sitting arrangements in the General Assembly Hall change for each session. During the 79th Session (2024-2025), Yemen will occupy the first seat in the Hall, including in the Main Committees (followed by all the other countries, in English alphabetical order).
