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- 1ICJ President Urges State Engagement at UN Legal Committee▼Addressing Sixth Committee, International Court of Justice President Highlights Importance of State Engagement
The President of the International Court of Justice addressed the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee, stressing the importance of state engagement with the Court's work. The remarks underline how the Court's effectiveness depends on states accepting its jurisdiction, participating in proceedings, and complying with its judgments.
- 2African Union holds sixth education and science committee session▼Sixth Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialized Technical Committee on Education, Science and Technology (STC-EST VI)
The African Union is convening the Sixth Ordinary Session of its Specialized Technical Committee on Education, Science and Technology. The meeting brings together member state officials to coordinate continental policy on education, research and innovation. Further details about the agenda, participants or outcomes have not yet been made public.
- 3UN Committee Debate Highlights Need for Legal Clarity on International Law Commission Report▼Speakers Spotlight Importance of Legal Clarity as Debate on International Law Commission Report Continues in Sixth Committee
Delegates in the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee continued their debate on the International Law Commission's report, with speakers stressing the importance of legal clarity in the Commission's work. The discussion forms part of the committee's annual consideration of the progressive development and codification of international law, where member states weigh in on draft articles and Commission recommendations.