How is the work of the General Assembly organized?

Who is the first speaker in the annual general debate of the General Assembly?

How are Member States seated in the General Assembly?

The Dag Hammarskjöld Library provides answers to these questions and more with a variety of multilingual resources.

Ask DAG

Browse 800 frequently asked questions and find answers to all things UN, including those related to the work of the General Assembly.

Research Guides

In addition to our indispensable research guide on the General Assembly and its documentation, we recommend you look at our overview guides to get started with your UN research. 

Resolutions

Trying to find a General Assembly resolution from a current or past session? 

Save time and use the Library’s Tables of Resolutions dating back to 1946. The tables are organized by session and compile useful information related to every resolution including voting data, meeting records, and press releases.

UN Documents and Speech & Voting Records in the UN Digital Library

Search the UN Digital Library’s voting and speech records to find out how a Member State voted and for speeches made in meetings.

The UN Digital Library also provides access to the full text of UN documents and publications (where available).

Training

The Library offers online training on General Assembly documentation and other aspects of UN research. Register for training.

Check out our training guide for video recordings of past sessions and how-to videos on UN research. Watch the most recent session.

Access Journals, E-books, Articles, Newspapers, and More

The Library subscribes to numerous electronic resources to support the work of the Organization.

New York-based UN staff can connect seamlessly while in Headquarters or remotely using their email credentials.

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Still can’t find what you are looking for?  Email us at library-ny@un.org, fill in our contact form, or find us online on live chat during business hours.

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