International Relations
Specialised Agencies of UN: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Focus: Global financial stability, monetary cooperation, and economic development. Mission: To foster international monetary cooperation, facilitate trade, and provide financial assistance to countries facing balance-of-payments problems. Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA. Key Activities: Offering financial loans to member countries in crisis. … Continue reading
Specialised Agencies of UN: International Labour Organization (ILO)
Focus: Labor rights, decent work conditions, and social protection. Mission: To promote social justice, fair labor practices, and improve working conditions across the world. Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. Key Activities: Setting international labor standards and conventions. Conducting research on labor markets … Continue reading
Specialised Agencies of UN: International Fund for Agricultural Development
Established: 1977 Headquarters: Rome, Italy Objective: To eradicate rural poverty and hunger by promoting agricultural development and improving food security in developing countries. Membership: 177 member countries
Specialised Agencies of UN: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Focus: Food security, agriculture, and sustainable land use. Mission: To combat hunger, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agricultural practices worldwide. Headquarters: Rome, Italy. Key Activities: Promoting policies for sustainable farming and agricultural development. Assisting countries in improving food security and … Continue reading
UN Related Bodies: World Trade Organization (WTO)
What is it?: The WTO is an intergovernmental organisation that is concerned with the regulation of international trade between nations. It is the largest international economic organisation in the world. Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Formation The WTO officially commenced on 1 … Continue reading
UN Related Bodies: World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Focus: Sustainable tourism, travel policies, and cultural exchange. Mission: To promote responsible and sustainable tourism as a key driver of economic growth and cultural understanding. Headquarters: Madrid, Spain. Key Activities: Encouraging global cooperation for sustainable tourism practices. Promoting tourism as … Continue reading
UN Related Bodies: UN Peacekeeping Forces (UNPK)
Formation: The UN Peacekeeping Forces were established when the UN Security Council approved the deployment of UN military observers to the Middle East in 1948 Aim: UN peacekeeping forces assist nations in transitioning from war to peace, carrying out missions … Continue reading
UN Related Bodies: Universal Postal Union (UPU)
Focus: International postal services and standards. Mission: To foster international cooperation in postal services and improve the global postal network. Headquarters: Bern, Switzerland. Key Activities: Coordinating global postal services and ensuring efficient delivery. Setting international postal standards and improving mail … Continue reading
UN Related Bodies: United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UN SDG)
It was established by the UN Secretary-General in an effort to increase the efficiency of UN development initiatives at the national level. It functions as a high-level forum for collaborative policy formation and decision-making. In addition to directing, assisting, monitoring, … Continue reading
UN Related Bodies: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Focus: Refugee protection, human rights, and humanitarian aid. Mission: To provide protection and assistance to refugees and displaced persons and help them rebuild their lives. Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. Key Activities: Offering humanitarian assistance in refugee camps. Advocating for the rights … Continue reading