International Organizations and Their Functions

International Organizations & Their Functions

OrganizationShort FormFunction
United NationsUNMaintains international peace, security, and cooperation among nations
World BankWBProvides financial aid and support for development projects
International Monetary FundIMFEnsures global financial stability and provides loans
World Trade OrganizationWTORegulates international trade and resolves disputes
World Health OrganizationWHOWorks for global health and disease control
UNESCOUNESCOPromotes education, science, culture, and heritage protection
UNICEFUNICEFFocuses on child welfare, health, and education
Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAOWorks to eliminate hunger and improve agriculture
International Labour OrganizationILOPromotes workers’ rights and fair employment
Asian Development BankADBSupports economic development in Asia-Pacific
Asian Infrastructure Investment BankAIIBFunds infrastructure projects globally
New Development BankNDBFinances development in BRICS nations
North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationNATOProvides collective defense and military cooperation
International Criminal CourtICCHandles cases of war crimes and genocide
INTERPOLINTERPOLFacilitates international police cooperation
SAARCSAARCPromotes regional cooperation in South Asia
ASEANASEANEncourages economic growth in Southeast Asia
European UnionEUPolitical and economic union of European countries
African UnionAUPromotes unity and development in Africa
United Nations Environment ProgrammeUNEPFocuses on environmental protection
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeIPCCProvides scientific reports on climate change
International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEAPromotes peaceful use of nuclear energy