Resolutions of the General Assembly are first published as individual documents:
From 1946-1975, the first 3,541 resolutions were consecutively numbered, with the session indicated in roman numerals, for example:
| A/RES/217 (III) | Universal Declaration on Human Rights | 217th resolution, adopted in 3rd session |
| A/RES/3201 (S-VI) | Declaration on the Establishment of a New International Economic Order | 3201st resolution, adopted in 6th special session |
| A/RES/2252 (ES-V) | Humanitarian assistance | 2253rd resolution, adopted in 5th emergency special session |
Beginning in 1976, 31st session, the symbol includes the session information and order of adoption of the resolution, for example:
| A/RES/44/25 | Convention on the Rights of the Child | 25th resolution of the 44th session |
| A/RES/S-13/2 | United Nations Programme of Action for African Economic Recovery and Development 1986-1990 | 2nd resolution of 13th special session |
| A/RES/ES-8/2 | Question of Namibia | 2nd resolution of 8th emergency special session |
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