INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Sr. No. |
Name of International Organization |
Year of Establishment |
Headquarter/Secretariat |
Purpose |
1 |
United Nations (UN) |
24th October, 1945 |
New York |
The main objective of the United Nations to make the world a better place to live in by maintaining peace and security all over the world. |
Structure of the United Nations (UN)- 1. General Assembly Headquarter-New York 2. Security Council Headquarter-New York 3. The
Economic and Social Council 4. Trusteeship Council Headquarter-New York 5. International Court of Justice Headquarter- Hague in Holland |
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2. |
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) |
8th December, 1985 |
Kathmandu (Nepal) |
The SAARC seeks to promote the welfare of the people of south Asia, strengthen collective self reliance, promote active collaboration and mutual assistance in various fields, and cooperate with international and regional organization. |
3 |
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) |
4th April, 1949
|
Brussels (Belgium) |
It holds 28 members countries, with its main purpose to defend each other from the possibility of communist Soviet Union attack and taking control of their nations. |
4 |
The Commonwealth Nations |
1947 |
|
Having 50 member countries, it was formed after the British began its process of decolonization and the creation of independent states from former colonies, there arose a need for an organization of countries formerly part of the pre-British ruled empire. |
5 |
OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) |
14th November, 1960 |
Vienna (Austria)
|
It was formed for controlling the production and pricing of crude oil in the world.
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6 |
INTERPOLE
|
1923
|
Lyons (France) |
The Interpole’s purpose is to help countries work together to investigate international crime and bring offenders to prosecution. The Interpole three main work wings, they being areas-crisis response team, event security and crime prevention. |
7 |
EU (European Union) |
1957
|
Brussels (Belgium) |
It is an economic union of 27 European countries to promote greater social, political and economic harmony among the nations of western Europe. The European Union reason that interdependence is less likely to raise conflicts. |
8 |
G-8 Countries |
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It is a group of eight countries, which are the world’s richest industrialized nations, including Italy, Canada, USA, UK, Japan, Germany, France and Russia. |
AGENCIES OF UNITED NATIONS
Sr. No. |
Name of UN Agency |
Year of Establishment |
Headquarters |
Purpose |
1 |
ILO (International Labour Organization)
|
1919
|
Geneva
|
To promote social justice, improve conditions and living standard of workers and promote economic stability.
|
2 |
(IAEA) International Atomic Energy Agency
|
1957
|
Vienna
|
To promote peaceful use of atomic energy. |
3 |
(FAO) Food & Agriculture Organization
|
1945
|
Rome
|
To raise nutritional level, living standards production and distribution of food and agricultural product, improving living conditions of rural population. |
4 |
(UNESCO) United Nations Educational Scientific & Cultural Organization |
1946 |
Paris
|
To promote collaboration among nations through education, science and culture in order to further justice, human rights and freedom. |
5 |
WHO (World Health Organization)
|
1948
|
Geneva |
The attainment of the highest possible level of health by all people of the world. |
6 |
IBRD (International Bank For Reconstruction)
|
1945
|
Washington
|
For development of economics of members by facilitating investment of capital and foreign investment, through provision of loans.
|
7 |
WMO (World Meteorological Organization)
|
1950
|
Geneva
|
To promote international exchange of weather reports and other weather-related services. |
8 |
IMO (International Maritime Organization)
|
1958
|
London |
Promotes cooperation on technical matters of maritime safety, navigation and encourages anti-pollution measures.
|
9 |
UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) |
1946
|
New York
|
Children’s welfare all over the world.
|
10 |
UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees) |
1950
|
Geneva |
It provides for international protection to refugees.
|
11 |
IFC (International Finance Corporation)
|
1955
|
Washington |
To promote economic development by encouraging private enterprise in its member countries.
|
12 |
IMF (International Monetary Fund)
|
1945 |
Washington |
Promotes international monetary co-operation and expansion of international trade
|
13 |
ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
|
1947
|
Geneva |
Sets international regulations for radio, telegraph, telephone and space radio communication. |
14 |
UNRWA (United Nations Relief & Work For Palestine Refugees In The North East)
|
1949 |
New York
|
Provides food, health services, education vocational training for those displaced in the Arab-Israel war. |
15 |
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)
|
1947
|
Montreal |
Promotes safety of international aviation and established international standards and regulations. |
16 |
GATT General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (From 1995 it is known as WTO)
|
1948-1994 |
Geneva
|
Treaty setting rules for world trade, to reduce tariffs and other barriers to international trade, now stands dissolved.
|
17 |
UNDP (United Nations Development Program)
|
1965 |
New York
|
Help developing countries increase the wealth producing capabilities resources. |
18 |
UNFPA (United Nations Funds For Population Activities) |
1967 |
New York
|
Promote population related programs. |
19 |
UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) |
1967 |
Vienna |
To extend assistance to developing countries for development and modernization of industries. |
20 |
UPU (Universal Postal Union) |
1947 |
Berne |
Improves various postal services and promotes international collaboration. |
21 |
UNITAR (United Nations Institute For Training & Research) |
1965 |
New York
|
Provides high priority training and projects to help facilitate the UN research objective of world peace and security, and of economic and social progress. |
22 |
UNCTAD (United Nations Conference On Trade And Development) |
1964 |
Geneva
|
Promote international trade with a view to accelerate economic growth of developing countries. |
23 |
UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
|
1972 |
Nairobi |
It promotes international cooperation in matters relating to human environment. |
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