SIXTH
Sixth Legal Committee
President: Sara Sofía Govantes Cruz
Chair:
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Topic A) Measures to address human rights violations, including extrajudicial executions and sexual violence, in the ongoing conflict in the Republic of Sudan and their global implications for civilian protection in armed conflicts
Topic B) Strategies to address the legal implications of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s support for Palestinian militias in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with emphasis on state sovereignty and application of international law
Background and faculties
The Sixth Legal Committee (SIXTH) is one of the main bodies of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which is responsible for handling juridical matters within the framework of the United Nations (UN). The role of the Sixth Committee was established in 1945 as part of the founding structure of the UN, and its mandate is defined in the Article 13 of the Charter of the United Nations which provides a forum for discussion, codification and progressive development of international law. The Committee is composed of all the 193 Member States of the UN to ensure universal participation and equality in deliberations and decisions. In addition, Member States assume a collective mission of working towards the development, strengthening and implementation of international norms that promote peace, security and justice. The commission addresses a wide range of fundamental issues, including the fight against extremists groups, enhancement of the law of the sea, promotion of adherence to humanitarian law and protection of human rights, especially in conflict situations; collaborating with key organisms such as the International Law Commission (ILC), the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The Sixth Legal Committee has the mission to strengthen the international legit framework by addressing global challenges based on universal principles, therefore:
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Elaborates and supervises global legal frameworks that concern international law by modifying or developing international policies, laws and treaties;
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Promotes juridical dialogue between States for providing legal assistance and research through the implementation of mechanisms and tools for mediation and international litigation;
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Coordinates and collaborates with specialized international agencies to strengthen the international justice system by implementing universal policies;
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Promote protocols and conventions related to humanitarian law with the creation of new regulations that guarantee their licit application in armed conflicts.