Designating the Board of Peace as a Public International Organization

Jan 22, 2026

Summary

Names the Board of Peace as a public international group, giving it special legal protections and benefits under United States law.

What problem does this solve?

The Board of Peace, an international group the U.S. is part of, needed special legal status to operate effectively within the country. This order officially gives the Board of Peace that status, granting it protections and benefits.

Who does this affect?

Board of Peace

What does this order do?

Designates the Board of Peace as a public international organization

Officially names the Board of Peace as a public international organization, allowing it to receive special legal protections under U.S. law.

Preserves existing rights and immunities

Clarifies that this new status does not take away any other legal protections or benefits the Board of Peace may already have.

Prevents creation of new legal rights for private parties

States that this order does not create any new right or benefit that can be legally enforced by a person or group against the United States.

What is the real world impact?

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Enables smoother international cooperation

Grants the Board of Peace legal protections, which helps it operate in the U.S. without legal hurdles. This supports the organization's mission and U.S. participation in it.

When does this start?

This order takes effect on January 16, 2026, the date it was signed.