Council on Foreign Relations(@CFR_org):The General Assembly is the only universally representative body of the United Nations—a platform for all 193 UN member states to participate in global decision-making with equal representation. And every September, world leaders gather for a week of high-level meetings and rigorous debate over vexing global issues. This year's session is expected to focus on critical topics from climate change and AI governance to major conflicts in Iran, Ukraine, and elsewhere. Here's what to know about the General Assembly, one of the principal organs of the United Nations:

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The General Assembly is the only universally representative body of the United Nations—a platform for all 193 UN member states to participate in global decision-making with equal representation. And every September, world leaders gather for a week of high-level meetings and rigorous debate over vexing global issues. This year's session is expected to focus on critical topics from climate change and AI governance to major conflicts in Iran, Ukraine, and elsewhere. Here's what to know about the General Assembly, one of the principal organs of the United Nations: