Organizations Directory
Education, Government, International
United Nations
United Nations
193-member global body for peace, security, and sustainable development
UNESCO
Promotes education, science, culture; oversees World Heritage Sites
ILO
Sets international labor standards, protects workers' rights, promotes decent work
UNDP
World's largest multilateral development agency — fights poverty and promotes sustainable development
ICC
Permanent international court trying genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity
Economic & Finance
IMF
Promotes monetary cooperation and financial stability; provides crisis financial assistance to member states
World Bank
Provides low-interest loans and technical assistance to developing countries to end extreme poverty
WTO
Sets and enforces international trade rules; 164 member states
OECD
Policy coordination for developed nations; authoritative economic data and tax policy standards
WIPO
International registration and protection of patents, trademarks, and copyright
Health
WHO
Global public health authority — international disease surveillance and epidemic response
UNAIDS
Global coordinator on AIDS response — tracks HIV data and sets prevention strategies worldwide
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Provides vaccine access for low-income countries — over 1 billion doses administered to the world's poorest children
Environment
Humanitarian
UNICEF
Dedicated to children's rights and welfare, operating in 190+ countries
UNHCR
Protects refugees and stateless persons globally; operations in 135 countries
ICRC / Red Cross
Protects civilians and POWs in armed conflict; operates on neutral, impartial, independent principles
WFP
World's largest humanitarian organization; 2020 Nobel Peace Prize recipient
FAO
UN agency fighting hunger, improving nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture
IOM
Serves migrants and governments — migration management, humanitarian aid, and integration support
Culture & Education
IOC
Supreme authority for the Olympic Games; 204 National Olympic Committees
FIFA
Supreme body for world football — 211 member associations, organizes the World Cup and other top events
UNWTO
UN specialized agency for tourism — sets global tourism policies and publishes visa openness index and tourism statistics
Regional
European Union
27-member political and economic union — single market and Schengen Area
ASEAN
10-member Southeast Asian organization promoting economic integration and political stability
G20
The world's premier economic policy coordination forum — covers 85% of global GDP
INTERPOL
195-member police cooperation — fights transnational crime and terrorism
APEC
21-economy Asia-Pacific forum covering 60% of global GDP