UNGA and UNSC elect six ICJ judges for balanced and effective international judiciary.

The United Nations General Assembly and Security Council held a concurrent election to appoint six judges to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The concurrent elections aimed to ensure a more balanced and representative composition of the Court, responsible for settling legal disputes between states and providing advisory opinions on international legal questions. The ICJ, established as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, plays a critical role in promoting the rule of law at the international level. Elections of judges to the ICJ are conducted every three years, with judges serving nine-year terms. Each judge must receive an absolute majority of votes in both the General Assembly and the Security Council, ensuring broad support from member states. This election process underlines the importance of collaboration between the UN's key organs to maintain an effective and impartial international judiciary. It reflects the UN's commitment to upholding international law and delivering justice on the global stage. The election of judges to the ICJ contributes to the Court's legitimacy and capacity to handle complex international legal matters. The concurrent election method allows for a diverse and qualified bench of judges, enhancing the Court's credibility and functioning. Judges are selected based on their qualifications and experience in international law, without regard to nationality, ensuring that the ICJ benefits from a wide range of legal traditions and perspectives. #UN #InternationalCourtOfJustice #GlobalGovernance #RuleOfLaw #LegalSystem #Justice #ICJElection #MoofLife