[2] After World War II, the IPPC was dissolved and its role transferred to the United Nations.

The IPPF promotes studies on crime-prevention and treatment of offenders through research, publications, teaching and international meetings.

The IPPF's members are experts in penal and penitentiary matters from around the world such as judges, officials in the prison system, and academics.

It provides recommendations and advice on safeguarding human rights and improving treatment under the penal system.

[6] The following countries were original members of the IPPC, and as such are granted the right to be represented in the First Committee:[5]