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An international organization, also known as an intergovernmental organization or an international institution, is an organization that is established by a treaty or other type of instrument governed by international law and possesses its own legal personality, such as the United Nations, the World Health Organization, International Union for ...
International organization, institution drawing membership from at least three states, having activity in several states, and whose members are held together by a formal agreement. The Union of International Associations distinguishes between international governmental organizations and nongovernmental organizations.
This is an introduction to six of the world's most prominent international organizations: the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the European Union (EU), the World...
The UN Charter codifies the major principles of international relations, from sovereign equality of States to the prohibition of the use of force in international relations.
Overview. The Yearbook of International Organizations includes detailed information on c. 75,000 international organizations from 300 countries and territories, c. 42,000 of which are active organizations. Coverage includes intergovernmental (IGOs) and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs). Approximately 1,200 new organizations ...
United Nations, international organization established on October 24, 1945. Headquartered in New York City, the United Nations also has regional offices in Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi. Its official languages are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.