United Nations Office of Legal Affairs (OLA)

The United Nations Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) is the department responsible for providing legal support to the UN. It helps ensure the organization operates within international laws and offers legal advice on treaties, agreements, and other international issues. OLA also manages legal disputes involving the UN, drafts legal documents, and promotes the development of international law. Its work helps maintain the UN’s credibility, legality, and smooth functioning across its various programs and missions worldwide.