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32nd Special Session - 2021

Challenges and measures to prevent and combat corruption and strengthen international cooperation

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-32/1 Plenary - A/S-32/L.1
2-4 June 2021
without vote
A/S-32/L.1 Our common commitment to effectively addressing challenges and implementing measures to prevent and combat corruption and strengthen international cooperation

31st Special Session - 2020

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/S-31/3 - - 10 July - 14 December 2020 - Decisions adopted by the General Assembly during its 31st special session

30th Special Session - 2016

World drug problem

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-30/2 Cred. Cttee 3 (b) A/S-30/PV.6
21 April 2016
without vote
A/S-30/5 Credentials of representatives to the thirtieth special session of the General Assembly
A/RES/S-30/1 Plenary 8 A/S-30/PV.1
19 April 2016
without vote
A/S-30/L.1 Our joint commitment to effectively addressing and countering the world drug problem

29th Special Session - 2014

Follow-up to the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development

28th Special Session - 2005

Commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps 

27th Special Session - 2002

Follow-up to World Summit for Children

  • Convened by A/RES/54/93 and postponed by decision 56/401 
Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-27/2 Ad Hoc Committee 8, 9, 10 A/S-27/PV.6
10 May 2002
without vote
A/S-27/19/Rev.1 and Corr.1-2 A world fit for children
A/RES/S-27/1 Cred. Cttee 3b A/S-27/PV.1
10 May 2002
without vote
A/S-27/18 Credentials of representatives to the 27th special session of the General Assembly

26th Special Session - 2001

HIV/AIDS

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-26/2 Plenary 7, 8 A/S-26/PV.8
27 June 2001
without vote
A/S-26/L.2 Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS
A/RES/S-26/1 Cred. Cttee 3b A/S-26/PV.7
27 June 2001
without vote
A/S-26/5 Credentials of representatives to the 26th special session of the General Assembly

25th Special Session - 2001

Human settlements

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-25/2 Ad Hoc Committee 10 A/S-25/PV.6
8 June 2001
without vote
A/S-25/7/Rev.1 Declaration on Cities and Other Human Settlements in the New Millennium
A/RES/S-25/1 Cred. Cttee 3b A/S-25/PV.5
8 June 2001
without vote
A/S-25/6 Credentials of representatives to the 25th special session of the General Assembly

24th Special Session - 2000

Social development

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-24/2 Ad Hoc Committee 8a, 8b, 9 A/S-24/PV.10 (resumed)
1 July 2000
without vote
A/S-24/8/Rev.1 Further initiatives for social development
A/RES/S-24/1 Cred. Cttee 3b A/S-24/PV.9
30 June 2000
without vote
A/S-24/7 Credentials of representatives to the 24th special session of the General Assembly

23rd Special Session - 2000

Women

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-23/3 Ad Hoc Committee 8, 9, 10 A/S-23/PV.10
10 June 2000
without vote
A/S-23/10/Rev.1 Further actions and initiatives to implement the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action
A/RES/S-23/2 Ad Hoc Committee 8, 9, 10 A/S-23/PV.10
10 June 2000
without vote
A/S-23/10/Rev.1 Political declaration
A/RES/S-23/1 Cred. Cttee 3b A/S-23/PV.8
8 June 2000
without vote
A/S-23/7 Credentials of representatives to the 23rd special session of the General Assembly

22nd Special Session - 1999

Small island developing States

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-22/2 Ad Hoc Committee 8, 9 A/S-22/PV.5
28 Sept. 1999
without vote
A/S-22/9/Rev.1 Declaration and State of Progress and Initiatives for the Future Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States
A/RES/S-22/1 Cred. Cttee 3b A/S-22/PV.5
28 Sept. 1999
without vote
A/S-22/8 Credentials of representatives to the 22nd special session of the General Assembly

21st Special Session - 1999

Population and development

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-21/2 Ad Hoc Committee 8, 9 A/S-21/PV.9
2 July 1999
without vote
A/S-21/5 and Add.1 Key Actions for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development
A/RES/S-21/1 Cred. Cttee 3b A/S-21/PV.7
2 July 1999
without vote
A/S-21/4 Credentials of representatives to the 21st special session of the General Assembly

20th Special Session - 1998

Narcotic drugs

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-20/4 Ad Hoc Committee 9, 10, 11 A/S-20/PV.9
10 June 1998
without vote
A/S-20/4 Measures to enhance international cooperation to counter the world drug problem
A/RES/S-20/3 Ad Hoc Committee 9, 10, 10c, 11 A/S-20/PV.9
10 June 1998
without vote
A/S-20/4 Declaration on the Guiding Principles of Drug Demand Reduction
A/RES/S-20/2 Ad Hoc Committee 9, 10, 11 A/S-20/PV.9
10 June 1998
without vote
A/S-20/4 Political Declaration
A/RES/S-20/1 Cred. Cttee 3b A/S-20/PV.8
10 June 1998
without vote
A/S-20/10 Credentials of representatives to the 20th special session of the General Assembly

19th Special Session - 1997

Environment (Agenda 21)

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-19/2 Ad Hoc Committee 8, 9 A/S-19/PV.11
28 June 1997
without vote
A/S-19/14 Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21
A/RES/S-19/1 Cred. Cttee 3b A/S-19/PV.9
27 June 1997
without vote
A/S-19/3 and Corr.1 Credentials of representatives to the 19th special session of the General Assembly

18th Special Session - 1990

Development and international economic cooperation

  • Convened by General Assembly decision 43/460
Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-18/3 Ad Hoc Committee 9 A/S-18/PV.11
1 May 1990
without vote
A/S-18/14 Declaration on International Economic Co-operation, in particular the Revitalization of Economic Growth and Development of the Developing Countries
A/RES/S-18/2 Cred. Cttee 3b A/S-18/PV.9
28 Apr. 1990
without vote
A/S-18/13 Credentials of representatives to the 18th special session of the General Assembly
A/RES/S-18/1 Plenary 10 A/S-18/PV.1
23 Apr. 1990
without vote
A/S-18/L.1 Admission of the Republic of Namibia to membership in the United Nations

17th Special Session - 1990

Narcotic drugs

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-17/2 Ad Hoc Committee 14 A/S-17/PV.8
23 Feb. 1990
without vote
A/S-17/AC.1/L.3 Political Declaration and Global Programme of Action adopted by the General Assembly at its 17th special session, devoted to the question of international co-operation against illicit production, supply, demand, trafficking and distribution of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
A/RES/S-17/1 Cred. Cttee 3 A/S-17/PV.7
23 Feb. 1990
without vote
A/S-17/10 Credentials of representatives to the 17th special session of the General Assembly

16th Special Session - 1989

Apartheid

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-16/1 Ad Hoc Committee 7 A/S-16/PV.6
14 Dec. 1989
without vote
A/S-16/4 Declaration on Apartheid and its Destructive Consequences in Southern Africa

15th Special Session - 1988

Disarmament Third

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-15/1B Cred. Cttee 3b A/S-15/PV.22
25 June 1988
without vote
A/S-15/36/Add.1 Credentials of representatives to the 15th special session of the General Assembly
A/RES/S-15/1A Cred. Cttee 3b A/S-15/PV.20
14 June1988
without vote
A/S-15/36 Credentials of representatives to the 15th special session of the General Assembly
A/RES/S-15/1 Cred. Cttee 3b A/S-15/PV.20 and A/S-15/PV.22
14 and 25 June 1988
without vote
A/S-15/36 and Add.1 Credentials of representatives to the 15th special session of the General Assembly

14th Special Session - 1986

Namibia

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-14/1 Plenary 6 A/S-14/PV.7
20 Sept. 1986
126-0-24
A/S-14/L.1 (amended) Question of Namibia

13th Special Session - 1986

Critical economic situation in Africa

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-13/2 Ad Hoc Committee 6 A/S-13/PV.8
1 June 1986
A/S-13/15
 
A/S-13/23
(orally amended)
United Nations Programme of Action for African Economic Recovery and Development 1986-1990
A/RES/S-13/1 Cred. Cttee 3b A/S-13/PV.7
30 May 1986
without vote
A/S-13/12 Credentials of representatives to the 13th special session of the General Assembly

12th Special Session - 1984

Disarmament Second

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-12/1 Cred. Cttee 3 A/S-12/PV.29
14 July 1984
without vote
A/S-12/28 Credentials of representatives to the 12th special session of the General Assembly

11th Special Session - 1980

New international economic order

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-11/4 Ad Hoc Committee 7 A/S-11/PV.27
15 Sept. 1980
without vote
A/S-11/25 Measures to meet the critical situation in the least developed countries
A/RES/S-11/3 Ad Hoc Committee 7 A/S-11/PV.27
15 Sept. 1980
without vote
A/S-11/25 Suggestions by the Secretary-General to overcome the critical economic situation of many developing countries
A/RES/S-11/2 Plenary 3b A/S-11/PV.17
5 Sept. 1980
without vote
A/S-11/23 Credentials of representatives to the 11th special session of the General Assembly
A/RES/S-11/1 Plenary 8 A/S-11/PV.1
25 Aug. 1980
without vote
A/S-11/L.1 Admission of the Republic of Zimbabwe to membership in the United Nations 10th Special Session - 1978

10th Special Session - 1978

Disarmament First

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-10/2 Ad Hoc Committee 9, 10, 11, 12 A/S-10/PV.27
30 June 1978
without vote
A/S-10/23 Final Document of the 10th Special Session of the General Assembly
A/RES/S-10/1 Cred. Cttee 3b A/S-10/PV.26
28 June 1978
without vote
A/S-10/22 Credentials of representatives to the 10th special session of the General Assembly

Bodies established pursuant to the First Special Session on Disarmament

General Assembly resolution S-10/2 of 30 June 1978, i.e., the final document of the first special session on disarmament, established several mechanisms to work on disarmament matters.

Conference on Disarmament

  • Conference on Disarmament website
  • Began as the Committee on Disarmament but renamed pursuant to General Assembly resolution 37/99K of 13 December 1982
  • Sole multilateral disarmament negotiating forum, in accordance with General Assembly resolution S-10/2 of 30 June 1978
  • Meets in Geneva
  • Document series symbol for working documents
  • Verbatim records
  • Sessional reports 
    • Supplement 27 to the General Assembly Official Records (GAOR)
    • A/session/27
    • example: A/71/27
  • Press release series symbol: DCF/-

Disarmament Commission

  • Disarmament Commission website
  • Successor to the Commission originally established by resolution 502 (VI) of 11 January 1952
  • Deliberative body composed of all Member States that considers and makes recommendations in the field of disarmament, in accordance with General Assembly resolution S-10/2 of 30 June 1978
  • Meets annually in New York for three weeks
  • Generally focuses on two agenda items at each session
  • Document series symbol for working documents
  • Verbatim records
  • Sessional reports 
    • Supplement 42 to the General Assembly Official Records (GAOR)
    • A/session/42
    • example: A/71/42
  • Press releases series symbol: DC/-
  • From 1952-1979, prior to the adoption of General Assembly resolution S-10/2, the body called the UN Disarmament Commission issued documents with the symbol DC/-

Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters

  • Advisory Board website
  • Advisory Board on Disarmament Studies established by General Assembly resolution S-10/2 of 30 June 1978
  • Renamed the Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters by the Secretary-General with effect from 1 January 1989 (A/44/654, para.4)
  • Received its current mandate pursuant to General Assembly decision 54/418 of 1 December 1999
  • Serves as the Board of Trustees of the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)
  • Advises the Secretary-General on arms limitation, disarmament, and the implementation of the UN Disarmament Information Programme
  • Holds two sessions a year, alternating between New York and Geneva
  • The Secretary-General reports on the Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters to the General Assembly 

United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)

  • UNIDIR website
  • Established in 1980
  • Statute was approved by General Assembly resolution 39/148H of 17 December 1984
  • Based in Geneva
  • An autonomous institution within the framework of the United Nations that conducts independent research on disarmament and security
  • The Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters functions as UNIDIR's Board of Trustees and approves its work programme
  • The Director reports annually on the activities of the Institute
  • UNIDIR publications

9th Special Session - 1978

Namibia

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-9/2 Ad Hoc Committee 7 A/S-9/PV.15
3 May 1978
119-0-21
A/S-9/11 Declaration on Namibia and Programme of Action in Support of Self-Determination and National Independence for Namibia
A/RES/S-9/1 Cred. Cttee 3b A/S-9/PV.15
3 May 1978
without vote
A/S-9/10 Credentials of representatives to the ninth special session of the General Assembly

8th Special Session - 1978

Financing of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/S-8/2 C.5 7 A/S-8/PV.2
21 Apr. 1978
99-14-0
A/S-8/9 Financing of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
A/RES/S-8/1 Cred. Cttee 3b A/S-8/PV.2
21 Apr. 1978
without vote
A/S-8/8 Credentials of representatives to the 8th special session of the General Assembly

7th Special Session - 1975

Development and international economic cooperation

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/3362(S-VII) Ad Hoc Committee 7 A/PV.2349
16 Sept. 1975
without vote
A/10232 Development and international economic co-operation
A/RES/3361(S-VII) Cred. Cttee 3b A/PV.2349
16 Sept. 1975
without vote
A/10228 Credentials of representatives to the 7th special session of the General Assembly

6th Special Session - 1974

New international economic order

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/3202(S-VI) Ad Hoc Committee 7 A/PV.2229
1 May 1974
without vote
A/9556 Programme of Action on the Establishment of a New International Economic Order
A/RES/3201(S-VI) Ad Hoc Committee 7 A/PV.2229
1 May /1974
without vote
A/9556 Declaration on the Establishment of a New International Economic Order
A/RES/3200(S-VI) Cred. Cttee 3 A/PV.2228
30 Apr. 1974
86-26-15
A/L.726 Credentials of representatives to the 6th special session of the General Assembly

5th Special Session - 1967

Namibia / Peace-keeping operations

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/2251(S-V) Cred. Cttee 3b A/PV.1522
23 May 1967
89-0-17 non-recorded
A/6655/Rev.1 Credentials of representatives to the 5th special session of the General Assembly
A/RES/2250(S-V) Plenary 9 A/PV.1522
23 May 1967
without vote
A/L.518, Add.1 and Add.2 Postponement of the United Nations Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
A/RES/2249(S-V) Plenary 8 A/PV.1521
23 May 1967
90-1-11 non-recorded
A/6654 Comprehensive review of the whole question of peace-keeping operations in all their aspects
A/RES/2248(S-V) Plenary 7 A/PV.1518
19 May 1967
85-2-30
A/L.516/Rev.1 Question of South West Africa

4th Special Session - 1963

Financing of peace-keeping operations

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/1880(S-IV) C.5 7 A/PV.1205
27 June 1963
95-12-2 non-recorded
A/5438 Continuation of the Working Group on the Examination of the Administrative and Budgetary Procedures of the United Nations
A/RES/1879(S-IV) C.5 7 A/PV.1205
27 June 1963
91-12-2 non-recorded
A/5438 Establishment of a peace fund
A/RES/1878(S-IV) C.5 7 A/PV.1205
27 June 1963
93-12-4 non-recorded
A/5438 Terms and conditions governing the issue of United Nations bonds
A/RES/1877(S-IV) C.5 7 A/PV.1205
27 June 1963
79-12-17
A/5438 Payment of arrears in respect of assessed contributions to the United Nations Emergency Force Special Account and the Ad Hoc Account for the United Nations Operations in the Congo
A/RES/1876(S-IV) C.5 7 A/PV.1205
27 June 1963
80-12-15
A/5438 United Nations Operation in the Congo : cost estimates and financing for the period 1 July to 31 December 1963
A/RES/1875(S-IV) C.5 7 A/PV.1205
27 June 1963
80-11-16
A/5438 United Nations Emergency Force : cost estimates and financing for the period 1 July to 31 December 1963
A/RES/1874(S-IV) C.5 7 A/PV.1205
27 June 1963
92-11-3 non-recorded
A/5438 General principles to serve as guidelines for the sharing of the costs of future peace-keeping operations involving heaby expenditures
A/RES/1873(S-IV) Cred. Cttee 3 A/PV.1205
27 June 1963
87-0-10
non-recorded
A/5432 Credentials of representatives to the 4th special session of the General Assembly
A/RES/1872(S-IV) Plenary 8 A/PV.1203
14 May 1963
without vote
A/L.424 and Add.1 Admission of Kuwait to membership in the United Nations

3rd Special Session - 1961

Tunisia

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/1622(S-III) Plenary 7 A/PV.1006
25 Aug. 1961
66-0-30
A/L.351 Consideration of the grave situation in Tunisia obtaining since 19 July 1961
A/RES/1621(S-III) Cred. Cttee 3 A/PV.1005
25 Aug. 1961
without vote
A/4854 Credentials of representatives to the 3rd special session of the General Assembly

2nd Special Session - 1948

Palestine

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/189(S-II) Plenary 7 A/PV.135
14 May 1948
31-7-16
A/552 Appreciation of the work of the United Nations Palestine Commission
A/RES/188(S-II) Plenary 6 A/PV.131
19 Apr. 1948
55-0-0 non-recorded
A/533 Admission of the Union of Burma to membership in the United Nations
A/RES/187(S-II) Plenary 7 A/PV.134
6 May 1948
35-0-17 non-recorded
A/545, A/546, A/547 Protection of the city of Jerusalem and its inhabitants : appointment of a Special Municipal Commissioner
A/RES/186(S-II) C.1 7 A/PV.135
14 May 1948
without vote
A/553 Appointment and terms of reference of a United Nations Mediator in Palestine
A/RES/185(S-II) C.1 7 A/PV.132
26 Apr. 1948
46-0-7 non-recorded
A/C.1/280
A/C.1/281
Protection of the city of Jerusalem and its inhabitants : reference to the Trusteeship Council

1st Special Session - 1947

Palestine

Resolution No. Plenary or Cttee. Agenda Item No. Meeting Record/Date/Vote Draft Topic
A/RES/107(S-I) C.1 6 A/PV.79
15 May 1947
53-0-0 non-recorded
A/308 Threat or use of force
A/RES/106(S-I) C.1 6 A/PV.79
15 May 1947
45-7-1
A/307 and Corr.1 Special Committee on Palestine
A/RES/105(S-I) Plenary 6 A/PV.76
7 May 1947
39-1-11 non-recorded
A/306 Hearing for the Arab Higher Committee
A/RES/104(S-I) Plenary 6 A/PV.75
5 May 1947
44-7-3
A/305 Hearing for the Jewish Agency for Palestine