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General Assembly – The Weight of World Opinion

The General Assembly is the main deliberative organ of the United Nations. It is composed of representatives of all 191 Member States – all of which has one vote. + More

Security Council

United Nations Security Council

UN Photo Eskinder DebebeThe 15 member body has five permanent members and ten rotating seats elected by the General Assembly for a two-year term. + More

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The Economic and Social Council

UN Photo/Paulo FigueirasThe Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) was established under the United Nations Charter as the principal organ to coordinate economic, social, and related work of the 14 UN specialized agencies, functional commissions and five regional commissions. + More

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The Norwegian Room

UN Photo/Eric KanalsteinThe Security Council Chamber is known as the Norwegian Room. The chamber was designed by Arnstein Arneberg of Norway and was completed in September 1952. + More

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Background Information on the Security Council

UN Photo/Devra BerkowitzThe Security Council has a primary responsibility, under the UN Charter, for the maintenance of international peace and security. + More

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