Where is the headquarters of the ‘International Commission of Jurists’ located?
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is an international non-governmental organisation that promotes human rights and the rule of law. Established in 1952, it is…
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Where is the headquarters of the ‘International Commission of Jurists’ located?
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The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is an international non-governmental organisation that promotes human rights and the rule of law. Established in 1952, it is composed of up to 60 judges and lawyers from around the world. Its international headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Option A
Incorrect. Paris is the headquarters of UNESCO and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), not the International Commission of Jurists.
Option B
Correct. The International Commission of Jurists (founded in 1952) has its International Secretariat (headquarters) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Option C
Incorrect. Rome is the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), not the International Commission of Jurists.
Option D
Incorrect. Nairobi is the headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN-Habitat, not the International Commission of Jurists.
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