Functions of Small United Nations Member States

Abstract

The situation of small member states of the United Nations shows that smallness is far from insignificant. Small UN member states are well prepared, competent, and essential partners for significant and large members for the work in the General Assembly, notably adopting resolutions recommending the action to take of the entire international community. They work closely with others, assisting one another and sharing insights and knowledge on UN matters. They form networks through which they can cover the entire range of activities of the United Nations. They are short-staffed, however, and getting through valuable information issued by the UN to do their job presents a challenge (Christensen, H. 2024).