With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:
- The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.
- Inter-governmental organizations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.
- Permanent Observes in the UN General assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statements 1and 2 are correct
- The UNGA also makes key decisions for the UN, including:
- appointing the Secretary-General on the recommendation of the Security Council
- electing the non-permanent members of the Security Council
- approving the UN budget
- It may grant non-member states (example- Holy see), international organizations (example- African Union) and other entities Permanent Observer Status. The status of a Permanent Observer is based purely on practice, and there are no provisions for it in the United Nations Charter. The process is described in a legal opinion of 15 August 2008, published in the 2008 United Nations Juridical Yearbook.
Statement 3 is correct
- Permanent Observers may participate in the sessions and workings of the General Assembly and maintain missions at the UN Headquarters.
