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What Are Non-Self-Governing Territories & Who Governs Them?
What Are Non-Self-Governing Territories & Who Governs Them?
The United nations Charter, defines a Non-Self-Governing Territory (NSGT) as one "whose people have not yet attained a full measure of self-government." A total of 1,724,029 people live in NSGTs, according to the latest UN data.
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The United Nations Charter defines a Non-Self-Governing Territory as one "whose people have not yet attained a full measure of self-government," with the countries in control known as the administering Powers.In 1946, a number of UN Member States jointly listed territories under their administration that were not self-governing. While since then, most of the mentioned territories have acquired self-governance, the list still includes 17 items, with the UK, the US, France and New Zealand being the administering powers of such territories.A total of 1,724,029 people currently lives in NSGTs, according to the latest UN data.
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What Are Non-Self-Governing Territories & Who Governs Them?
This year, May 25-31 marks the International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories (NSGTs), established by the UN in 1999 to highlight the continuing struggle of those living in such lands and promote self-determination rights.
The United Nations Charter defines a Non-Self-Governing Territory as one "whose people have not yet attained a full measure of self-government," with the countries in control known as the administering Powers.
In 1946, a number of
UN Member States jointly listed territories under their administration that were not self-governing. While since then, most of the mentioned territories have acquired self-governance, the list still includes 17 items, with the UK, the US, France and New Zealand being the administering powers of such territories.
A total of 1,724,029 people currently lives in NSGTs, according to the latest UN data.
