International Organizations

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is headquartered in Paris, France.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a specialized agency of the United Nations, but it operates independently. Its primary function is to provide financial assistance, such as loans, exclusively to its member nations to stabilize their economies.

UNCTAD stands for United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, which deals with trade, investment, and development issues.

WIPO stands for the World Intellectual Property Organization, which is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is dedicated to promoting the protection of intellectual property throughout the world.

Pascal Lamy served as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) from 2005 to 2013.

The African Union consists of 55 member states. At the time of the G-4 discussions regarding UN Security Council expansion, the figure was commonly cited as 53.

The Security Council is often referred to as the nerve center of the United Nations because it holds primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.

In 2008, the UN declared International Years for Planet Earth, the Potato, and Sanitation. AIDS was not declared an International Year by the UN in 2008.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) was established in 1919 as part of the Treaty of Versailles, making it the oldest among the options.

The United States is the largest financial contributor to the United Nations regular budget.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the UN body responsible for assessing the science related to climate change. UNESCO, WHO, and UNICEF focus on education, health, and children, respectively.

The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UNO) frequently emphasizes the need to resolve regional conflicts as a priority for global peace.

The World Monuments Fund (WMF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of historic architecture and cultural heritage sites around the world.

'United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees' also known as UN Refugee Agency. It protects and supports refugees at the request of the government.

UNESCO is United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. It's purpose is to contribute to peace and security by promoting international collaboration through education, science and culture.