The subject of international law brings a lot of concepts to mind, from war and settlement of disputes between States, protection of the environment, responsibilities and obligations, to human rights protection between citizens, refugees of different States and corporations.

International organizations are playing an increasingly important role in the international legal order. They are active in virtually all fields of human activity, they regularly conclude international treaties and continuously interact with other actors of international law. Nowadays, they wield growing normative powers.

Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) are the predominant legal method for addressing transboundary environmental problems. Adopted by States, MEAs are standard-settings instruments for effective global environmental protection.

The International Law of Treaties is a set of international principles and rules regulating the conclusion procedure of treaties, as well as the issues of operation, amendments and modifications, termination, suspension and invalidity of treaties. For those involved in the drafting, negotiation and conclusion of international treaties, a sound knowledge of the Law of Treaties is indispensable.

For the adequate implementation of and compliance with MEAs at a national level, there is a need to raise awareness on International Environmental Law (IEL) and develop specific capacities for its implementation at the national level.

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a principal training arm of the United Nations, working in every region of the world. We empower individuals, governments and organizations through knowledge and learning to effectively overcome contemporary global challenges. 

Chemical hazards’ classification and communication systems are key elements of the sound management of chemicals. To harmonise these systems worldwide, the United Nations adopted, in 2003, the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The GHS is an important tool for countries to develop or modify national programmes and to facilitate trade.

The University for Peace (UPEACE) and Gioya HEI, in partnership with the King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence (KHGC) launches the first ever “Postgraduate Diploma on Peaceful Coexistence: Reinforcing Peace, Human Rights and Development”.

The University for Peace (UPEACE) and Gioya HEI, in partnership with the King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence (KHGC) launches the first ever “Postgraduate Diploma on Peaceful Coexistence: Reinforcing Peace, Human Rights and Development”.

The Spanish Olympic Committee is a private association, governed by its statutes and regulations, and by the principles and rules of the International Olympic Committee, which is the entity that oversees and controls its activities. The Spanish Olympic Committee was created in 1912, as recognized by the International Olympic Committee itself.