The first session of the United Nations General Assembly convened at the Methodist Central Hall in London with representatives from 51 member states.

United Nations General Assembly

One of the six principal organs of the UN

The United Nations General Assembly is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), serving as its main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ. Currently in its 79th session, its powers, composition, functions, and procedures are set out in Chapter…

Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Church in London, England

The Methodist Central Hall is a multi-purpose venue in the City of Westminster, serving primarily as a Methodist church and a conference centre. The building also houses an art gallery, a restaurant, and office spaces. It contains 22 conference, meeting and seminar rooms, the…

Member states of the United Nations

The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization. All members have equal representation in the United Nations General Assembly.