The correct answer is D. The Hague (Netherlands).
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in 1945 by the UN Charter and began work in 1946. The ICJ is located in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
The ICJ is composed of 15 judges, who are elected by the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council. The judges serve nine-year terms and are eligible for re-election. The ICJ has jurisdiction to settle legal disputes between states and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by UN organs and specialized agencies.
The ICJ is an independent court and its decisions are binding on the parties to the dispute. The ICJ has a unique role in the international legal system and its decisions have a significant impact on the development of international law.
Option A is incorrect because the headquarters of the United Nations are located in New York City.
Option B is incorrect because the headquarters of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) are located in Bangkok, Thailand.
Option C is incorrect because the headquarters of the African Union (AU) are located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.