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Principal Organs of World Humanity Commission

The core governing bodies that oversee the global humanitarian mission and ensure effective implementation of our programs worldwide.

Humanity General Assembly

HGA

Main Deliberative Body

The primary forum where all member states convene to discuss and coordinate global humanitarian efforts.

  • Every member state has equal voting rights
  • Sets WHC policy and strategic direction
  • Approves annual budget and financial matters
  • Elects non-permanent Security Council members
  • Oversees the work of other principal organs

Humanity Security Council

HSC

Peace and Security Guardian

Responsible for maintaining international peace and security in humanitarian contexts.

  • Primary responsibility for international peace and security
  • Authorizes peacekeeping missions and humanitarian interventions
  • Can impose sanctions and enforcement measures
  • Addresses threats to global humanitarian stability
  • 15 members (5 permanent, 10 elected)

Economic and Social Council

ESC

Sustainable Development Coordinator

Coordinates WHC's economic, social, and environmental work across member states.

  • Promotes sustainable development goals
  • Facilitates cooperation on human rights and health
  • Coordinates humanitarian and development programs
  • Works with NGOs and civil society organizations
  • Monitors implementation of global agreements

Humanity Court of Justice

HCJ

Judicial Authority

The principal judicial organ settling legal disputes and interpreting international humanitarian law.

  • Based in Russia (primary seat)
  • Settles legal disputes between member states
  • Provides advisory opinions on international law
  • Interprets WHC Charter and conventions
  • 15 independent judges elected by GA and SC

Council of Founders [Trusteeship]

Founding Oversight Body

Originally established to oversee the administration of trust territories and founding principles.

  • Oversees administration of founding principles
  • Monitors progress toward self-governance
  • Suspended operations when objectives met
  • Historical role in establishing WHC framework
  • Ensures continuity of founding vision

Secretariat of the Executive Council

Administrative Arm

The executive body that carries out day-to-day operations and implements WHC programs worldwide.

  • Headed by the Secretary-General
  • Implements decisions of other organs
  • Manages WHC staff and operations
  • Coordinates humanitarian field missions
  • Provides administrative support globally

Secretariat of the Executive Council - Organizational Structure

  • Office of the Secretary‑General: Provides overall strategic direction, represents the organization externally, and oversees inter‑governmental relations
  • Office of the Deputy Secretary‑General: Supports the Secretary-General in management and coordination of all WHC activities
  • Offices of Under‑Secretaries‑General: Each responsible for major areas including Humanitarian Affairs, Peacekeeping Operations, Political Affairs, Management, and Legal Affairs
  • Executive Office: Coordinates policy development and ensures coherence across all departments
  • Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs: Prevents and resolves conflicts globally
  • Department of Peace Operations: Manages peacekeeping missions worldwide
  • Department of Operational Support: Provides logistical and operational support to field missions

These six principal organs form the core governance structure of the World Humanity Commission, each with distinct responsibilities that collectively advance our global humanitarian mission. Together, they ensure coordinated action, accountability, and effective implementation of programs that build the humanity humankind deserves.