For information about the Swiss law and legal research materials, see: The summary of Swiss law is published in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Digest for Switzerland; The Swiss Legal System and Research by Gregory M. Bovey; Introduction to the Swiss Legal System: A Guide for Foreign […]
UN Security Council The Council is composed of fifteen member states, five of them permanent members and specified by name in the Charter. These are the United States, Russia (replacing the Soviet Union in 1991), China, the United Kingdom, and France. The rest are elected for two-year terms […]
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: Conference of the Parties in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The United States participated in the Seventeenth Session of the Conference of the […]
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) UNICEF supports governments and civil society in some 155 countries to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and other international standards. UNICEF’s rule of law work includes support to child rights legislative reform; justice […]
Introduction to United Nations United Nations (UN), international organization of countries created to promote world peace and cooperation. The UN was founded after World War II ended in 1945. Its mission is to maintain world peace, develop good relations between countries, promote […]
United States Remarks at the General Assembly in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On July 27, 2011, U.S. Representative to ECOSOC Frederick D. Barton addressed the plenary meeting of the United […]
The Court of First Instance of Rabat (Morocco) Name of this Court The Court of First Instance of Rabat (Morocco) is the standarized name of one of the National Courts – see the entries in the corresponding legal Encyclopedia (of this project) about court rules and procedural law for more […]
United Nations Peacekeepers' Role in Preventing Conflict in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on Nationality, Citizenship and Immigration in this legal Encyclopedia8.A.1.c.(3). […]
United States Targeted Sanctions Implementing United Nations Security Council Resolutions in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on Nationality, Citizenship and Immigration in this legal […]
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) Background and Legal Regime The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The year 2012 marks the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (“UNCLOS” or “the Convention”), […]
The Administrative Tribunal of Geneva Name of this Court The Administrative Tribunal of Geneva is the standarized name of one of the National Courts – see the entries in the corresponding legal Encyclopedia (of this project) about court rules and procedural law for more information on some […]
United Nations Commission On International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Outline The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law was set up in 1966 by the General Assembly of the United Nations to deal with conflicts of national laws […]
Civil Procedure and the Federal Courts: Main Elements The coverage of Civil Procedure and the Federal Courts includes the following main elements: Summary Judgment For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. The Trial Please, refer to the appropiate entry […]
The Court of Cassation (Egypt) Name of this Court The Court of Cassation (Egypt) is the standarized name of one of the National Courts – see the entries in the corresponding legal Encyclopedia (of this project) about court rules and procedural law for more information on some aspects of the […]
United Nations Nonproliferation Sanctions in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On April 20, 2011, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1977, extending the mandate of the […]
United Nations General Assembly Resolutions in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On December 9, 2011, the United States joined consensus in the Sixth Committee in adopting two resolutions relating to […]
UNEP – United Nations Environment Programme Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including United Nations Environment Programme , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss – 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including […]
United Nations Conference On Trade And Development (UNCTAD) Introduction to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, permanent arm of the United Nations General Assembly. The conference, established in December 1964, followed […]
United Nations Educational, Scientific And Cultural Organization United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Outline UNESCO was set up in 1945 as a specialised and independent agency of the UN. Its main task is to promote international cooperation in the areas of […]
The Cantonal Fiscal Appeals Commission (Switzerland) Name of this Court The Cantonal Fiscal Appeals Commission (Switzerland) is the standarized name of one of the National Courts – see the entries in the corresponding legal Encyclopedia (of this project) about court rules and procedural law […]
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On a number of occasions in 2011, the United States reaffirmed its support for the United Nations […]
Structure of the United Nations: General Assembly Introduction to United Nations General Assembly The General Assembly is made up of all 192 member countries, each with one vote. It undertakes all major discussions and decisions about UN actions. It is like a global town hall, providing a […]
The Court of Justice of Geneva Name of this Court The Court of Justice of Geneva is the standarized name of one of the National Courts – see the entries in the corresponding legal Encyclopedia (of this project) about court rules and procedural law for more information on some aspects of the […]
United Nations High Commissioner for (UNHCR) Note: see Refugees. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees The mandate of UNHCR, based on its Statute, is to provide international protection to refugees who fall within the scope of the Statute and seek durable solutions for the […]
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) United Nations Development Programme (in the Human Development Area) UNDP is the UN’s global development network – an organisation advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a […]
UNV – United Nations Volunteers Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including United Nations Volunteers , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss – 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including United Nations Volunteers […]
The Court of Appeal of Rabat Name of this Court The Court of Appeal of Rabat is the standarized name of one of the National Courts – see the entries in the corresponding legal Encyclopedia (of this project) about court rules and procedural law for more information on some aspects of the Court […]
UN Convention against Corruption
United Nations Convention Against Corruption
The purposes of the Convention are to promote and strengthen measures to prevent and combat corruption […]
UNFPA – United Nations Population Fund Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including United Nations Population Fund , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss – 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including United […]
The United Nations: Background Note The name "United Nations" was devised by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt and was first used in the "Declaration by United Nations" of 1 January 1942, during the Second World War, when representatives of 26 nations pledged […]
UNTS – United Nations Treaty Series Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including United Nations Treaty Series , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss – 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including United Nations […]
UNU – United Nations University Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including United Nations University , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss – 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including United Nations University […]
United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The United States participated in the 55th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women […]
Hello The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees The Introduction to Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, The (UNHCR), a subsidiary organ of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, […]
Introduction to United Nations Industrial Development Organization United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), international agency established by the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) in 1966 to promote industrialization in developing nations. The organization offers […]
Plaintiff's Arguments to Limit or Disregard the UN's Immunities Under the General Convention Lack Merit in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): There is no merit to Plaintiff's contention […]
United Nations General Assembly on Terrorism in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On November 18, 2011, Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the U.N., addressed the General […]
United Nations Reform in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On April 6, 2011, Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, addressed the State and Foreign Operations […]
United Nations Actions on Women, Peace, and Security in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Several meetings and events at the United Nations in the fall of 2011 focused on the issue of women, peace, […]
Unidroit Unidroit in International Trade Meaning of Unidroit, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The Institute for the Unification of Private Law is an international governmental organization headquartered in Rome whose tasks are to study needs and […]
Introduction to United Nations Development Program United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), permanent arm of the United Nations General Assembly. The conference, established in December 1964, followed an earlier meeting in which 120 nations participated in discussions of […]
Summary of European Free Trade Association
A free trade area consisting of seven European countries among which tariffs and quantitative restrictions on industrial imports have been eliminated. Established in 1960 by the Stockholm Convention, EFTA originally included Austria, Denmark, […]
Introduction to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), organization created in 1949 by the United Nations (UN) to serve the nutrition, health, and education needs of […]
United Nations Economic and Social Council (ecosoc) (in the Human Development Area) In this context, United Nations Economic and Social Council (ecosoc) means: of the United Nations constitutes one of the six (one is not active at the moment) principal organs of the United Nations and it is […]
United Nations High Commissioner For Human Rights (OHCHR) As the 2005 OHCHR Plan of Action emphasizes, strengthening the rule of law has long been a principal focus of OHCHR. Based on international human rights, humanitarian and criminal law standards, a set of justice sector tools and […]
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UNIFEM – United Nations Development Fund for Women Further ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including United Nations Development Fund for Women , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss – 2007) International Law: A Dictionary […]
UNIDIR – United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research Further ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss – 2007) International Law: A […]