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  1. World Day of Social Justice
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    In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly declared February 20 to be the World Day of Social Justice by way of Resolution A/Res/62/10. The Resolution encourages Member States to devote this day to activities that eradicate poverty and promote full...

  2. October 1955: Arab League rejects water plan to help entire region - because it would help Israel
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    Nothing less is required of the Arab States than that they forego political turmoil and get together on regional watershed developments. Today, a matchless opportunity beckons to the Middle East. President Eisenhower offered it in his recent proposal...

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    Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez makes a gesture of prayer as he speaks of US President George W. Bush whom he refered to as 'the Devil' during his address to the 61st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York 20 September 2006.

    Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez makes a gesture of prayer as he speaks of US President George W. Bush whom he refered to as 'the Devil' during his address to the 61st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York 20 September 2006. View Photo »

  4. Vote for the Palestinian state 194 full member at the U.N. Vote for the right of return for Palestinian refugees UNGA [United Nations General Assembly] 194.
    SOURCE: Lebanon Daily Star 2 months ago
  5. Carol Peasley: Founding Sisters - Redux
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    This opportunity, of course, includes a bit of irony as the initial Programme of Action for the International Conference on Population and Development was defined and agreed upon in Cairo, Egypt in September 1994. As the world prepares for a new United...

  6. Pink Borneo's World Water Day
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    ‘World Water Day’ has been observed on 22 March since 1993 when the United Nations General Assembly declared 22 March as World Day for Water. This day was first formally proposed in Agenda 21 of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and...

  7. Assad supporters hold demo in Turkey
    Press TV 1 day ago

    Syrians demonstrated in support of President Assad on Sunday and condemned international attempts against the Syrian government. Demonstrators also chanted the name of the Syrian president and urged him to resist foreign pressures against Damascus. The...

  8. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago
    In this photo provided by the United Nations, vote totals are displayed on the overhead monitors in the General Assembly Hall at U.N. Headquarters, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to back an Arab League...

    In this photo provided by the United Nations, vote totals are displayed on the overhead monitors in the General Assembly Hall at U.N. Headquarters, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to back an Arab League... View Photo »

  9. Today, the United Nations General Assembly spoke up for the people of Syria and against the Asad Regime, which has repeatedly gone to horrific lengths to silence dissent.
    SOURCE: News Blaze 2 months ago
  10. UN General Assembly urges Assad to step down
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  11. Pro-Palestinian remark cut from Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird’s UN address
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    Blanchfield The Canadian Press OTTAWA — A Canadian expression of goodwill toward the Palestinian people was left on the cutting-room floor when Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird addressed the United Nations General Assembly last fall. Baird rejected...

  12. UN Vote Seen as Stepping Stone Toward Military Intervention in Syria
    Global Research logo Global Research 1 day ago

    The 137-12 vote, with 17 abstentions, is non-binding, but it gives a UN imprimatur to the Arab League proposal for regime-change that was blocked on the Security Council by Russia and China. In the face of opposition from Moscow and Beijing, and given...

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About United Nations General Assembly

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The United Nations General Assembly (GA) is one of the five principal organs of the United Nations. It is the main deliberative organ of the United Nations. It is made up of all United Nations member states and meets in regular yearly sessions under a president elected from among the representatives. Full Article

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  1. In this photo provided by the United Nations, vote totals are displayed on the overhead monitors in the General Assembly Hall at U.N. Headquarters, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to back an Arab League plan calling for Syrian President... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    In this photo provided by the United Nations, vote totals are displayed on the overhead monitors in the General Assembly Hall at U.N. Headquarters, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to back an Arab League plan calling for Syrian President...

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  2. In this photo provided by the United Nations, Syrian Ambassador to the United Nations Bashar Ja'afari can be seen on the monitor as he addresses the U. N. General Assembly, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 at United Nations Headquarters. The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    In this photo provided by the United Nations, Syrian Ambassador to the United Nations Bashar Ja'afari can be seen on the monitor as he addresses the U. N. General Assembly, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 at United Nations Headquarters. The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly...

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  3. Syria's Ambassador to the United Nations Bashar al-Ja'fari speaks to the United Nations General Assembly after a report by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to the Nations General Assembly regarding Syria February 13, 2012 at the United Nations in New York. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Syria's Ambassador to the United Nations Bashar al-Ja'fari speaks to the United Nations General Assembly after a report by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to the Nations General Assembly regarding Syria February 13, 2012 at the United Nations in New York.

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  4. A vote is taken on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly before hearing the report of the Human Rights Council regarding Syria February 13, 2012 at the United Nations in New York. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    A vote is taken on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly before hearing the report of the Human Rights Council regarding Syria February 13, 2012 at the United Nations in New York.

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  5. United Nations General Assembly President Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, left, of Qatar, listens to an objection from the Syrian delegation during a meeting of the body to discuss the human rights situation in Syria at United Nations headquarters on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    United Nations General Assembly President Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, left, of Qatar, listens to an objection from the Syrian delegation during a meeting of the body to discuss the human rights situation in Syria at United Nations headquarters on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012.

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  6. Russian representative Vitaly Churkin delivers remarks during a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the human rights situation in Syria at United Nations headquarters on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Russian representative Vitaly Churkin delivers remarks during a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the human rights situation in Syria at United Nations headquarters on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012.

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  7. Syrian representative Bashar Ja�afari delivers remarks during a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the human rights situation in Syria at United Nations headquarters on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Syrian representative Bashar Ja�afari delivers remarks during a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the human rights situation in Syria at United Nations headquarters on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012.

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  8. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay delivers remarks during a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the human rights situation in Syria at United Nations headquarters on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay delivers remarks during a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the human rights situation in Syria at United Nations headquarters on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012.

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  9. Syrian representative Bashar Ja�afari, displayed on screen, raises an objection during a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the human rights situation in Syria at United Nations headquarters on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Syrian representative Bashar Ja�afari, displayed on screen, raises an objection during a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the human rights situation in Syria at United Nations headquarters on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012.

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  10. President of the United Nations General Assembly Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser (L) shakes hands with Tawakkol Karman, the first Arab woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, in New York November 19, 2011. Karman is also the first Yemeni and the second Muslim woman to win the prize. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    President of the United Nations General Assembly Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser (L) shakes hands with Tawakkol Karman, the first Arab woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, in New York November 19, 2011. Karman is also the first Yemeni and the second Muslim woman to win the prize.

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  11. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (2nd R), Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) leader Mustafa Abdel Jalil (C) and Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser (3rd L), President of the United Nations General Assembly, walk to a news conference in Tripoli November 2, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (2nd R), Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) leader Mustafa Abdel Jalil (C) and Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser (3rd L), President of the United Nations General Assembly, walk to a news conference in Tripoli November 2, 2011.

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  12. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (C), Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) leader Mustafa Abdel Jalil (R) and Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, President of the United Nations General Assembly, attend a news conference in Tripoli November 2, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (C), Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) leader Mustafa Abdel Jalil (R) and Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, President of the United Nations General Assembly, attend a news conference in Tripoli November 2, 2011.

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  13. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon poses for a picture with Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) leader Mustafa Abdel Jalil (C) and Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, President of the United Nations General Assembly, during a news conference in Tripoli November 2, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon poses for a picture with Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) leader Mustafa Abdel Jalil (C) and Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, President of the United Nations General Assembly, during a news conference in Tripoli November 2, 2011.

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  14. Members of the United Nations General Assembly congratulate Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez after the global body supported his position by voting 186-2 in favor of lifting the United States financial and economic embargo against his nation at United Nations headquarters in New York,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Members of the United Nations General Assembly congratulate Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez after the global body supported his position by voting 186-2 in favor of lifting the United States financial and economic embargo against his nation at United Nations headquarters in New York,...

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  15. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez speaks to the United Nations General Assembly as the global body discussed the Cuban embargo at the UN headquarters in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez speaks to the United Nations General Assembly as the global body discussed the Cuban embargo at the UN headquarters in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011.

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  16. Libya's leader Muammar Gaddafi addresses the 64th United Nations General Assembly at the U.N.headquarters in New York in this September 23, 2009 file photo. Deposed Libyan leader Gaddafi was captured and wounded near his hometown of Sirte at dawn on October 20, 2011 as he tried to flee... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Libya's leader Muammar Gaddafi addresses the 64th United Nations General Assembly at the U.N.headquarters in New York in this September 23, 2009 file photo. Deposed Libyan leader Gaddafi was captured and wounded near his hometown of Sirte at dawn on October 20, 2011 as he tried to flee...

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  17. Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 26, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 26, 2011.

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  18. Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Al-Moualem addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 26, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Al-Moualem addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 26, 2011.

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  19. German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 26, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 26, 2011.

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  20. Jamaican Foreign Minister Kenneth Baugh addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 26, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Jamaican Foreign Minister Kenneth Baugh addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 26, 2011.

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  21. Irish Foreign Minister Eamon Gilmore addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 26, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Irish Foreign Minister Eamon Gilmore addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 26, 2011.

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  22. Uganda's Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York September 26, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Uganda's Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York September 26, 2011.

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  23. Brunei's Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York September 26, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Brunei's Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York September 26, 2011.

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  24. Gambia's Vice President Isatou Njie-Saidy addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York September 26, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Gambia's Vice President Isatou Njie-Saidy addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York September 26, 2011.

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  25. Uruguay's Vice President Danilo Astori addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 26, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Uruguay's Vice President Danilo Astori addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 26, 2011.

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In this photo provided by the United Nations, vote totals are displayed on the overhead monitors in the General Assembly Hall at U.N. Headquarters, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to back an Arab League plan calling for Syrian President...

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