Antarctic Treaty
The treaty was opened for signature on December 1, 1959, and officially entered into force on June 23, 1961. The original signatories were 12 countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, France,…
International Whaling Commission (IWC)
IWC is an Inter-governmental Organisation whose purpose is the conservation of whales and the management of whaling. The legal framework of the IWC is the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling…
International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), is multi-modal transportation established in 12 Sep 2000 in St. Petersburg, by Iran, Russia and India for the purpose of promoting transportation cooperation among the Member…
TIR Convention
The Customs Convention on International Transport of Goods under cover of TIR Carnets, 1975 (TIR Convention), is an international transit system under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe…
UN members adopt Global Compact on Refugees
U.N. members adopt Global Compact on Refugees An overwhelming majority of the U.N. member states voted in favour of the Global Compact on Refugees, affirming international solidarity and cooperation for…
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
About: The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the regional development arm of the United Nations for the Asia-Pacific region. Made up of…
Global Partnership for Education
The Global Partnership for Education is the only global fund solely dedicated to education in developing countries. Established in 2002, GPE is a multi-stakeholder partnership and funding platform that aims…
WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT)
It came in force on May 20, 2002, and has 96 contracting parties as its members. WPPT deals with rights of two kinds of beneficiaries, particularly in the digital environment…
WIPO Copyright Treaty
The treaty came in force on March 6, 2002, and has been adopted by 96 contracting parties till date. It is a special agreement under Berne Convention (for protection of…
United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan
UNMOGIP, one of the oldest UN mission, was deployed in January 1949 to supervise the ceasefire between India and Pakistan in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. The tasks of…