Region: Global
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Request for an Advisory Opinion on the Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons (1994)
Following years of resolutions on nuclear disarmament, the General Assembly requested an ICJ advisory opinion on whether the threat or use of nuclear weapons…
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Request for an Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change (2023)
Requesting an ICJ advisory opinion on States’ legal obligations with regard to climate change represents an effort to address a systemic global challenge with…
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Zones of peace (1964-2005)
Zones of peace, declared areas of peace designed to reduce international tensions, illustrate General Assembly use of its convening power to support good offices…
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Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones (1975-2000)
Nuclear-weapon-free zones are an example of how the General Assembly can use its support for regional political processes and convening power to support good…
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The Pact for the Future
The outcome of a multi-year intergovernmental process, the Pact for the Future illustrates the General Assembly’s use of its convening authority to facilitate political…
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Kimberley Process (2000–present)
The Kimberley Process illustrates how the General Assembly used its convening authority to support international responses to armed conflict, establishing a certification process aimed…