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Which body is a principal organ of the United Nations under Article 7 of its Charter?

Article 7 of the UN Charter names the Economic and Social Council as a principal organ. UNESCO, the International Labour Organization and the World Health Organization are…

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Which body is a principal organ of the United Nations under Article 7 of its Charter?

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Article 7 of the UN Charter names the Economic and Social Council as a principal organ. UNESCO, the International Labour Organization and the World Health Organization are specialised agencies.

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Option A

UNESCO appears in the United Nations system as a specialised agency. Article 7 does not list it among the principal organs.

Option B

The International Labour Organization is a specialised agency with a separate constitution. Article 7 does not designate it as a principal organ.

Option C

Article 7 expressly names the Economic and Social Council as a principal organ.

Option D

The World Health Organization is a specialised agency. Article 7 does not list it as a principal organ.

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