Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

Also called DISEC, a main UNGA committee focused on disarmament, global security, and arms control.

The Disarmament and International Security Committee addressing global security, disarmament, and peacekeeping.

A principal organ of the UN responsible for promoting international economic and social cooperation and development.

Also known as UNEP, a UN agency coordinating environmental activities and assisting developing countries in environmental policy.

Also known as SOCHUM, a UNGA committee focusing on human rights issues and humanitarian concerns worldwide.

A committee of the UN General Assembly focused on social, humanitarian, and human rights issues.

A UN committee focused on issues related to human rights and humanitarian affairs.

The International Atomic Energy Agency that promotes safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technology.

The IAEA promotes safe, peaceful, and secure use of nuclear technology worldwide.

A UN-affiliated organization promoting safe, peaceful, and secure use of nuclear technology worldwide.

The principal judicial organ of the UN that settles legal disputes between states.

The administrative body of the UN responsible for executing day-to-day operations and supporting other organs.

Also known as SOCHUM, a main UNGA committee focusing on human rights, humanitarian affairs, and social issues.

A main UN General Assembly committee addressing human rights, humanitarian affairs, and social issues.

A main committee of the UN General Assembly focusing on decolonization, peacekeeping, and political issues.

The United Nations Environment Programme coordinating global environmental activities and assisting developing countries.

A UN agency responsible for coordinating environmental activities and assisting developing countries in environmental policy.

A UN agency mandated to protect and support refugees and displaced persons worldwide.

A UN agency mandated to protect and support refugees worldwide.