The UN General Assembly is primarily a deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ, providing a forum for dialogue and cooperation among all member states of the United Nations.

As of 2023, the United Nations General Assembly comprises 193 member states, representing almost all the world's sovereign states.

The Secretary-General of the United Nations is elected by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council.

The First Committee of the General Assembly is responsible for addressing issues related to disarmament and international security.

The Human Rights Council is the primary inter-governmental body within the UN system responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the world.

The Fourth Committee of the General Assembly focuses on issues related to decolonization, self-determination, and the rights of indigenous peoples.

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is the primary UN body responsible for coordinating humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts.

The Fifth Committee of the General Assembly is responsible for considering and approving the UN's budget and administrative matters.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the primary UN body responsible for promoting sustainable development and environmental protection.

The Second Committee of the General Assembly focuses on issues related to economic and financial matters, including international trade, development assistance, and macroeconomic policies.

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is the primary UN body responsible for promoting gender equality and women's empowerment.

The Third Committee of the General Assembly focuses on issues related to human rights, including the promotion and protection of fundamental freedoms.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the primary UN body responsible for promoting international cooperation in the field of health.

The Sixth Committee of the General Assembly focuses on legal matters, including the codification and progressive development of international law.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is the primary UN body responsible for promoting international cooperation in the field of education, science, and culture.