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ECOSOC Voting characteristics
Decisions are taken by simple majority vote
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ECOSOC Membership criteria
Decisions are taken by simple majority vote
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ECOSOC Functions
- - Designed to be the UN’s main venue for the discussion of international economic and social issues
- - Directs and coordinates the economic, social, humanitarian, and cultural activities of the UN and its specialized agencies
- - Promote universal respect for human rights
- -Work for global cooperation on health, education, and cultural and related areas
- - Conducts studies
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No two judges may be nationals of the same state, and the judges are to represent a cross section of the major legal systems of the world
ICJ
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principal judicial organ of the United Nations
ICJ
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ICJ Voting characteristics
The 15 judges of the court are elected by the General Assembly and the Security Council voting independently
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Trusteeship Council Functions
- - Serving as a forum for minority and indigenous peoples
- - Administering the global commons (e.g., the seabed and outer space)
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invited petitions
Trusteeship Council
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Trusteeship Council Membership criteria
No longer required to meet annually, the council may meet on the decision of its president or on a request:
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the trusteeship council may meet on the decision of its president or on a request by:
- - a majority of its members
- - by the General Assembly
- - by the Security Council
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ICJ judge term
Judges serve nine-year terms and are eligible for reelection. The seat of the World Court is The Hague
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The court may give advisory opinions at the request of the
General Assembly or the Security Council
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