The International Court of Justice, one of the six primary organs of the United Nations, was established in 1945 under the Charter of the United Nations as the main judicial body of the UN. Serving as one of the world's most influential courts, the ICJ deals with legal disputes between nations in accordance with international law. The ICJ's function in MUN is unique in that it functions as a real court would, including lawyers (called advocates), judges, rulings, and controversy, making it one of the most exciting bodies within CIMUN. Each year, CIMUN's ICJ council picks an existing, relevant, and interesting dispute between two countries and presents it in the council, letting the advocates debate and the judges decide the outcome.

Case: Russia v Japan over the Kuril Islands

President: Yara Nassar
Director: Rana Fayez
Rapporteur: Habiba Effat
Advocates' Coach: Sarah ElSaeed

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