International Relations

What is it?: UNCTAD is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the United Nations General Assembly.  Aim: UNCTAD was established primarily to address the concerns facing developing nations in regards to trade, investment, and development. Founded: 1964. Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. … Continue reading →

Aim: UNHRC is a UN body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world Members: The Council has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Formation: The Council … Continue reading →

Founded in 1997: OPCW was established to implement the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which aims to eliminate chemical weapons. Headquarters: Based in The Hague, Netherlands. Mission: To promote the destruction of chemical weapons and prevent their proliferation, ensuring global compliance … Continue reading →

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada. Focus: Global aviation safety, standards, and regulations. Mission: To promote safe and orderly growth of international civil aviation. Key Activities: Establishing international standards and regulations for air travel safety. Coordinating international efforts to enhance aviation security. Providing … Continue reading →

What is it?: The largest humanitarian organisation in the world, it is dedicated to achieving the global target of eradicating hunger by 2030. Formation Established – 1961 Established by – The FAO and UN General Assembly at the behest of … Continue reading →

Headquarters: New York, USA. Focus: Child rights, education, nutrition, and health. Mission: To advocate for children’s rights and ensure their survival, development, and well-being. Key Activities: Providing humanitarian aid in emergencies. Promoting child health, nutrition, and education. Working on child … Continue reading →

What is it?: UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) is the UN agency responsible for promoting sustainable urban development and improving the living conditions of people in cities and human settlements around the world.  Founded: Established in 1978, it became … Continue reading →

Establishment: The UNFPA was established in 1969 as an international development agency under the United Nations. Its main focus is on promoting reproductive health, gender equality, and population policies. Mandate: UNFPA’s primary mandate is to promote universal access to reproductive … Continue reading →

Establishment: UNEP was established on 5th June 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly during the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden. Mandate: UNEP’s primary goal is to promote international cooperation on environmental issues, address environmental … Continue reading →

What is it?:  A UN agency that works towards eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, and achieving sustainable development in various countries. Formation: The UNDP was established in 1965 to assist nations in eradicating poverty and achieving sustainable human development. Publication: Human … Continue reading →