Resolution 377 (Uniting for Peace)

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly
gptkbp:adoptedBy gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly
1950-11-03
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Uniting_for_Peace_resolution
gptkbp:context gptkb:Korean_War
gptkbp:effect empowers General Assembly to recommend collective measures including use of armed force
gptkbp:enables emergency special sessions of the General Assembly
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Resolution 377 (Uniting for Peace)
gptkbp:legalBasis Article 10 and Article 11 of the United Nations Charter
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:purpose to allow the General Assembly to take action if the Security Council fails to act due to lack of unanimity among its permanent members
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Security_Council_veto
gptkbp:resolution 377
gptkbp:significance expanded the role of the General Assembly in peace and security matters
gptkbp:subject maintenance of international peace and security
gptkbp:votingSystem 52 in favor, 5 against, 2 abstentions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:UN_General_Assembly_Resolution
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5