GK
WORLD ORGANISATIONS
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Geneva
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The Hague
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Rome
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Vienna
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Detailed explanation-1: -The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946. The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands).
Detailed explanation-2: -On 8 February 2021, the Court elected Judge Joan E. Donoghue (United States of America) as President and Judge Kirill Gevorgian (Russian Federation) as Vice-President.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Court is open to members of the public whenever its activities allow. The hope is that this will increase public awareness of its work and how it operates. It is therefore possible for both groups and individuals to attend hearings.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Court, which is composed of 15 judges, has a twofold role: first, to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes between States submitted to it by them and, second, to give advisory opinions on legal matters referred to it by duly authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies.