The UN Charter: Founding Treaty of the United Nations
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United Nations
Summary
The Charter of the United Nations is the founding treaty of the UN, signed on 26 June 1945 in San Francisco and effective from 24 October 1945. It serves as an instrument of international law that binds all UN Member States, codifying the organization's powers and principles. The Statute of the International Court of Justice is an integral part of the Charter.
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The United Nations can take action on a wide variety of issues due to its unique international character and the powers vested in its Charter, which is considered an international treaty.
The UN Charter is an instrument of international law, and UN Member States are bound by it.
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