CHARTER

– Work in Progress –

As the World Embassy Desk (WED) develops into its final form, a working group composed of representatives from participating states is actively shaping the organization’s foundational charter. This document will encapsulate the shared principles, goals, and mechanisms of the WED, providing a formal framework to guide its operations. The process is a collaborative effort, ensuring that the charter reflects the perspectives, needs, and priorities of all participating states.

While the charter remains a work in progress, its foundation is built upon a set of Basic Principles, as outlined in the Travaux Préparatoires. These principles represent the core values and commitments of the WED and will serve as the bedrock of its mission:

1. Enforcement of International Agreements: Ensuring that states honor their commitments and uphold the rule of law.
2. Non-Creation of International Legislation: Respecting the sovereignty of states by focusing on enforcing existing agreements, not creating new ones.
3. Use of Tools Willingly Provided: Utilising enforcement tools contributed voluntarily by member states to address breaches effectively.
4. Advisory Role: Offering impartial guidance and preventive opinions to states on their international obligations.
5. Appeal Mechanism: Providing a fair and transparent process for states to challenge breach declarations or decisions.
6. Complaint Procedure: Providing a mechanism for member states to formally address concerns about the WED’s actions or decisions.
7. Membership Principles: Ensuring equality among all member states and fostering mutual respect, regardless of size or power.
8. Compensation Framework: Establishing mechanisms for compensating states or individuals affected by enforcement actions.
9. Compatibility with Other Agreements: Balancing the WED’s enforcement actions with existing bilateral or multilateral agreements.
10. Organisational Structure: Defining the roles and responsibilities of the WED’s key organs, including the Secretariat, Appeal Committee, Register, Desks, and Congress of Desks.
11. Staff Immunity: Granting officials and representatives the necessary privileges and immunities to fulfil their missions independently.

As discussions progress, updates and additional insights into the charter’s development will be published here, ensuring transparency and inviting engagement from the global community.

Explore the Travaux Préparatoires for further details on these principles.

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