The United Nations Security Council is the principal organ of the United Nations charged with maintaining international peace and security. Composed of fifteen members, including five permanent ones with veto power, the UNSC wields significant authority to enact binding resolutions, authorize peacekeeping missions, and impose sanctions. Its unique structure enables swift decision-making in response to global crises, reinforcing its pivotal role in conflict prevention and resolution on the world stage.

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Currently, the UNSC is addressing the contentious topic of the validity of absolute  immunity in the prosecution of core international war crimes. This agenda delves into the legal doctrines shielding state officials, including heads of state, from prosecution for egregious violations such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The debate grapples with the tension between sovereign immunities under international law and the imperative of accountability for grave crimes, seeking to clarify whether justice should override traditional protections in the pursuit of global peace and justice.

 

Presenting to you, the most powerful body, the United Nations Security Council.