International Organizations' Responsibility For Their Actions And Its Ramifications: The United Nations And The Russian-Ukrainian War

Abstract

International organizations play significant roles in various aspects of international affairs, including economics, politics, social issues, the environment, and commerce. This has led states and international law scholars to recognize international organizations as legal entities capable of independent activity separate from member states. Consequently, it is important to examine the international responsibility of international organizations for their actions. This study is divided into two sections. The first section discusses the nature of international organizations' responsibility, stating that their actions must be illegal and in violation of their international obligations. These actions must be attributable to the international organization through the involvement of its representatives or organs, resulting in harm to other subjects of international law. The section also presents cases where the responsibility of international organizations is not applicable due to impediments similar to those affecting states' international responsibilities. Therefore, recognizing the legal personality of an international organization allows it to have rights and responsibilities. As a result, the organization can be held accountable for illegal actions committed by its employees or organs.