The General Assembly Third Committee focuses its discussions on social, humanitarian and cultural concerns that arise in the General Assembly, although its work often overlaps with that of other United Nations organs, including the Economic and Social Council and its...
The General Assembly Fourth Committee is charged with addressing a variety of political and peacekeeping issues. Its political work covers aspect of decolonization, mine action and Palestinian refugee issues. Its recommendations should address political aspects of an...
Introduction Resolutions are the primary tools for action at the United Nations. Debate at the United Nations focuses on solving, at least in part, the many problems facing the global community. After months of debate and behind-the-scenes discussion on a topic,...
Rule Second? Debatable? Vote Required Description 6.1 Point of Order No No None Point out a misuse of the rules 6.2 Point of Information No No None Ask any question of the Chair, or gain a clarification 6.3 Point of Inquiry No No None Ask a question of a speaker at...
Rule Debatable? Vote Required Description 6.1 Point of Order No None Point out a misuse of the rules 6.2 Point of Information No None Ask any question of the President, or gain a clarification 6.3 Point of Inquiry No None Ask a question of a speaker at the end of...