The UN Charter

What is it about?

This book chapter examines the UN Charter’s leading role in the international protection regime, shaping notions of sovereignty that transcend national boundaries and impact States’ international relations. It analyses the principles conferring or limiting the UN’s sovereign authority and the inconsistencies within the UN Charter. It concludes with an exploration of the normative relevance of the UN Charter in the 21st century and its crucial role in the protection of asylum seekers and refugees.

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Why is it important?

This chapter serves as a foundation for the examination of subsequent UN treaties and frameworks that are rooted in the principles of the UN Charter. It shows that the UN Charter remains pivotal in international relations, and that its effectiveness depends on the commitment and collective efforts of UN Member States to uphold its principles to address global concerns.