With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements: 1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States. 2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly. 3. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct. The UN General Assembly has the authority to grant observer status to non-member States. This status allows them to participate in the proceedings of the General Assembly, though without voting rights. For example, Palestine and the Holy See are non-member observer states.
Statement 2 is correct. Inter-governmental organizations (IGOs) can indeed seek and be granted observer status in the UN General Assembly. This status allows them to participate in the sessions and work of the General Assembly, often contributing expertise and perspectives relevant to their mandates. Examples include the African Union, the European Union, and the League of Arab States.
Statement 3 is correct. Permanent Observers, whether non-member States or inter-governmental organizations, can maintain permanent observer missions at the UN headquarters in New York. These missions facilitate their engagement with the UN and its various bodies on an ongoing basis.
Therefore, all three statements are correct.
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