The OPCW, the chemical weapons watchdog, is based in The Hague
Background
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has its seat in The Hague, Netherlands.
It was established when the Chemical Weapons Convention entered into force on 29 April 1997.
There are 193 OPCW Member States, countries that have signed the Convention.
The OPCW won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013 for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons.
Seat:
The Hague, Netherlands
Convention in force:
29 April 1997
Member States:
193
Nobel Peace Prize:
2013
Why it matters for exams: Another international body seated at The Hague; its convention date and Nobel award are common facts questions.
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