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US Risks Losing UN General Assembly Voting Rights Due to Unpaid Dues

Non-payment of dues by a member state can lead to the suspension of voting rights in the UN General...
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  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    National
  • Last Update
    2026-01-08
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Negative Impacts (2)
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Total impacts: 4 | Positive: 0 | Negative: 2
Event Overview

Non-payment of dues by a member state can lead to the suspension of voting rights in the UN General Assembly, highlighting the financial obligations and governance implications for international organizations. This situation underscores the importance of financial contributions to maintain full participation in global decision-making bodies.

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US May Lose UN General Assembly Voting Rights Over Unpaid Dues
2026-01-09 04:51

The spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, stated that if the United States continues to be in arrears with its dues, it may lose its voting rights in the UN General Assembly. According to Article 19 of the UN Charter, member states that fail to pay their dues for two or more years could lose their right to vote in the General Assembly, but this does not affect their status as a member state of the UN.

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