An Introduction of International Organizations
An organization consisting of members of different nations is called an international organization. Such organizations make decisions with mutual understanding of member nations for the development of the member countries. The objective of their creation is to develop international cooperation in some areas such as security, law, economic, social matters, and diplomacy. The world has faced two world wars. After seeing the cruelty and destruction of wars many nations came together with some ideas and many international organizations were established for the peace and development of the world.
The aim of forming an intergovernmental organization was to promote good international relations between countries. The organizations also help the developing countries to achieve their goals. Examples of international organizations are the United Nations, United Nations Education Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO), G-15 Summit, and World Health Organizations (WHO), etc. In this article, we will learn about the list of international organizations in the area of economics, social, and politics.
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Types of International Organizations
There are various types of international organizations working in different fields. Different types of international organizations are given below.
Political Organization- Political organizations work on international political agendas. Example of political international organizations is the United Nations, the Organization of American States, the African Union, the European Union, etc.
Economic Organization- International economic organizations are involved in managing the economic crisis of the world. They also provide loans for the development of countries. These organizations provide economic securities and trade opportunities to developing and non-developing nations. Some examples of economical organizations are the World Trade Organization, the North American Free Trade Agreement, World Bank, Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and Mercosur, etc.
Military Organization- International military organizations are developed to deal with the wars and conflicts of nations. International organizations believe in peace but if the situation is out of control then they take help from such organizations to maintain peace. Examples of military international organizations are the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the Warsaw Pact, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty, etc.
Social Organization- These organizations work for the social welfare of humanity. Athey provides medical facilities and protects human rights. The names of some social international organizations are International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Education Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO), etc.
List of Important International Organizations
There are many international organizations working in different fields, but some of them are very important and popular. The list of important international organizations is as follows.
United Nations Organization (UN)
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
World Health Organization (WHO)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
World Bank
New Development Bank (BRICS Development Bank)
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
World Trade Organization
United Nations Education Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN)
Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
World Economic Forum
There are more than 300 international organizations in the world. The list of international organizations and their headquarters in the area of economics, social, and politics is given below.
List of International Organizations and Their Headquarters in the Area of Economics, Social and Politics
Objectives of International Organization
The objectives of International organizations are given below.
To promote international relationships among countries.
To prevent the situation of war and conflicts between two nations.
To provide equal economic growth to all the nations.
To protect the human rights of women, children, old people, disabled people, and minorities.
To provide medical facilities where medical facilities are in poor condition.
To provide education, food, transportation facilities to the nations.
Did You Know?
The first international organization is the International Telecommunication Union which was formed in 1865.
FAQs on International Organizations
1. What is the importance of international relations?
International relations with other nations are very important for the growth of a country. New opportunities come in the country by maintaining good international relations. Every nation understands the importance of international relations therefore every country is part of international organizations. The developed countries always came forward to help to develop and undeveloped countries. For all the countries of the world, it is time to know the importance of globalization and take part in all the international activities for their development. A country can achieve development in the field of economics, health care, social, military, etc. by developing international relations.
2. Which is the most important international intergovernmental organization in the world?
The most important organization in the world is the United Nations (UN). It was created in 1945. Currently, 193 countries are members of the United Nations. Its headquarters are in New York City. The aim of developing the United Nation is to maintain peace throughout the world by promoting friendly relations among the nations. It is the most powerful intergovernmental organization that deals with the situation of wars and conflicts between two nations.
