Topic: 2025 – Responsibility of International Organizations
Country: Slovenia
Delegate Name: Giada Orsini
Committee: LEGAL
School: East Grand Rapids
Slovenia strongly supports international cooperation and the rule of law. As international organizations such as the UN, NATO, and the European Union take on larger roles in peacekeeping, development, and humanitarian work, questions about their legal responsibility have become more important. When the actions of the international organizations lead to harm, such as disease outbreaks, civilian deaths, or economic damage, victims often struggle to get answers. Slovenia believes that accountability is essential for fairness and for maintaining trust in the international system.
Slovenia believes that international organizations should act responsibly, but recognizes that they are not the same as member states. Their decisions often depend on complicated structures and cooperation between many countries. Because of this, responsibility should depend on the situation.
Slovenia thinks that the international organization is responsible when harm comes from its own policies or failures. Slovenia also thinks that member states are responsible when they directly control or lead the organization’s actions. Slovenia also believes that individuals should be responsible when they misuse their authority or act outside their duties. Slovenia wants accountability, but also wants international organizations to continue their important work without being limited by fear of lawsuits or political pressure.
To improve responsibility while keeping international organizations effective, Slovenia suggests that there should be clear rules that explain when an international organization, a state, or an individual is responsible. Slovenia also thinks that there needs to be stronger oversight and review systems inside international organizations to prevent mistakes and misconduct. Slovenia also wants to encourage international organizations to follow the International Law Commission’s draft articles on the responsibility of international organizations. Regarding victims, Slovenia believes that there should be fair and accessible ways for victims to receive compensation or have their complaints reviewed, and that there should be more transparency so that victims understand how decisions are made and where the harm came from.
Slovenia believes that responsibility and accountability make international organizations stronger, not weaker. International organizations must be able to protect communities and support global peace, but they must also take responsibility when their actions cause harm. Slovenia looks forward to working with other countries to create fair and realistic guidelines that protect victims while allowing international organizations to fulfill their essential missions.
