International Relations

The Antarctic Treaty was signed between 12 countries in Washington on 1st December 1959 for making the Antarctic Continent a demilitarized zone to be preserved for scientific research only. It entered into force in 1961. It has 54 parties including … Continue reading →

Focus: Weather, climate, hydrology, and environmental monitoring. Mission: To provide accurate weather forecasting, promote climate research, and help mitigate the effects of climate change. Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. Key Activities: Operating global weather data collection and forecasting networks. Researching climate change … Continue reading →

Focus: Intellectual property rights and global innovation. Mission: To promote the protection of intellectual property worldwide. Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. Key Activities: Administering international treaties for intellectual property. Providing resources for the protection of patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Offering dispute resolution … Continue reading →

Focus: Health, diseases, health policies, and global health security. Mission: To ensure access to essential healthcare services, work on health policy formulation, provide health emergency response, and manage international health standards. Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. Key Activities: Coordinating the global response … Continue reading →

Focus: Economic development, poverty reduction, and infrastructure projects. Mission: To reduce global poverty and support sustainable development through financial and technical assistance. Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA. Key Activities: Providing loans for projects that promote economic development and reduce poverty. Funding … Continue reading →

Focus: Industrial development, technology transfer, and sustainable production. Mission: To promote industrial development for poverty reduction and sustainable development. Headquarters: Vienna, Austria. Key Activities: Supporting industrialization in developing countries. Facilitating the transfer of environmentally friendly technology. Assisting countries in achieving … Continue reading →

Focus: Education, culture, science, and communication. Mission: To promote peace through education, cultural understanding, and scientific collaboration. Headquarters: Paris, France. Key Activities: Advancing global literacy and education standards. Promoting scientific research and knowledge sharing. Preserving cultural heritage and fostering intercultural … Continue reading →

Established: 1996 Headquarters: Vienna, Austria Objective: To promote and facilitate the implementation of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and prepare for its eventual enforcement. CTBT Status: Opened for signature in 1996; not yet in force as key states, including the … Continue reading →

Focus: Global communication networks and technology. Mission: To coordinate global telecommunications standards and promote digital inclusion. Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. Key Activities: Setting standards for telecommunications technologies. Promoting the development of information and communication technologies (ICT). Coordinating the use of the … Continue reading →

Established: 1951 Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Membership: 175+ member states Objective: To promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with a focus on protecting migrants’ rights and addressing migration challenges. Associated with the UN: Became a related agency … Continue reading →