Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

A UN body that supports peace efforts in countries emerging from conflict through coordination and resource mobilization.

Global agenda of 17 goals adopted by UN member states to address social, economic, and environmental challenges by 2030.

A committee of independent experts monitoring implementation of core international human rights treaties by states parties.

UN body responsible for promoting and protecting human rights worldwide through dialogue and investigations.

A UN body that supports post-conflict recovery and institution building to prevent relapse into conflict.

International norm that states have a duty to protect populations from mass atrocities and the global community must intervene if they fail.

The UN General Assembly is the main deliberative body where all member states discuss and coordinate on international issues.

A principal UN body responsible for maintaining international peace and security with the power to authorize military action.

A former UN body established to oversee the administration of trust territories and guide them toward self-government or independence.

A mechanism of the UN Human Rights Council that reviews the human rights records of all UN member states every few years.