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Organization of American States

Title English: 
Organization of American States
Acronym English: 
OAS
Definition English: 
The Organization of American States is the world’s oldest regional organization, dating back to the First International Conference of American States, held in Washington, D.C., from October 1889 to April 1890.
Title Arabic: 
منظمة الدول الأمريكية
Title French: 
Organisation des États Américains
Synonym French: 
OEA
Domain: 
International Instruments
Subject: 
Corporate Names/Bodies
Provenance: 
United States of America
InformationType: 
Title
SourceSymbol: 
A/HRC/15/56