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Where is the seat of the International Court of Justice?

Under Article 22(1) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice, the seat (headquarters) of the Court is established at The Hague (in the Peace Palace, The Hague,…

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Where is the seat of the International Court of Justice?

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Under Article 22(1) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice, the seat (headquarters) of the Court is established at The Hague (in the Peace Palace, The Hague, Netherlands). It is the only principal organ of the United Nations whose seat is located outside New York City.

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Option A

Incorrect. New York is the headquarters of the United Nations Secretariat, General Assembly, Security Council, ECOSOC, and Trusteeship Council, but not the International Court of Justice.

Option B

Geneva hosts a United Nations office and agencies including the ILO and WHO. The seat of the International Court of Justice is The Hague.

Option C

Correct. Under Article 22(1) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice, the seat of the Court is established at The Hague (Peace Palace, Netherlands).

Option D

Incorrect. Paris is the headquarters of UNESCO, not the International Court of Justice.

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