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A veto is the power vested in the permanent members to reject a draft resolution, preventing its adoption.
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The Secretary-General is typically appointed for a renewable term of five years.
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an independent international organization. While it is a specialized agency working with the UN, it is often distinguished from direct UN 'parts' like the General Assembly. In the context of this question's options, IMF is the outlier compared to internal organs.
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Japan is not a permanent member of the Security Council and therefore does not hold veto power. China, France, and USA do.
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UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) is the UN agency aimed at improving reproductive and maternal health worldwide.
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The International Labour Organization (ILO) was founded in 1919 under the League of Nations and later became a UN agency, predating WWII.
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UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is dedicated to contributing to peace and security by promoting international collaboration through education, science, and culture.
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is seated at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
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The Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted in 1989 (often cited as coming into force in 1990), relating to children. The Convention on Migrant Workers was adopted in 1990.
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Transparency International's Secretariat is located in Berlin, Germany.