General Studies 2

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 →

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 →

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 →

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

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 →

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 →

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 →