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Charter & Constitutive Instruments

The Charter of the International Organization for Identity Documents (IOID) is the foundational treaty that establishes the organization, its mandate, and its institutional framework.

The Charter of the International Organization for Identity Documents

Adopted in Geneva, the Charter outlines the core principles of international cooperation in the field of identity security and cross-border mobility.

Key Provisions

  • Article 1: Purpose - To promote the standardization, security, and interoperability of identity documents globally.
  • Article 4: Membership - Open to all sovereign states that commit to the principles of the Charter.
  • Article 7: Principal Organs - Establishes the General Council, the Executive Council, and the General Secretariat.

Depositary Status

The Office of Legal Affairs serves as the depositary for the Charter of the International Organization for Identity Documents. The treaty will be open for accession soon, and all instruments of ratification, accession, or withdrawal must be deposited with the Office of Legal Affairs.

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