Commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the International Court of Justice : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

Calls upon States that have not yet done so to consider accepting the jurisdiction of the Court in accordance with its Statute; calls upon States to consider means of strengthening the Court's work, including by supporting the Secretary-General's Trust Fund to Assist States in the Settlement of Disputes through the International Court of Justice on a voluntary basis; stresses the importance of promoting the work of the International Court of Justice, and urges that efforts be continued through available means to encourage public awareness in the teaching, study and wider dissemination of the activities of the Court in the peaceful settlement of disputes, in view of both its judiciary and advisory functions.

Adopted without vote, 64th plenary meeting

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Issued in GAOR, 61st sess., Suppl. no. 49.