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UNGA (United Nations General Assembly)

Definition

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is one of the six main organs of the United Nations, where all 193 member states have equal representation. It provides a forum for member states to discuss and coordinate on international issues.

Analogy

The UNGA is like your school-wide student council meeting – every class (country) gets to send representatives to discuss issues affecting the entire school (world).

Related terms

Resolution: In this context, it refers to formal decisions or expressions of opinion adopted by a legislative body, committee, or other formal meeting. Think about when your student council votes on new rules or initiatives - those are resolutions.

Plenary Session: This is a session in which all members of an organization are entitled to attend and vote. Imagine if your whole school was called into the gym for a big decision - that would be like a plenary session.

Diplomacy: This refers to managing relations between countries through negotiation and dialogue. It's similar to how you might negotiate with friends over where to go for lunch or what game to play at recess.