International Organizations
Recognize major global institutions and their broad roles.
ASEAN
Regional organization promoting economic and security cooperation in Southeast Asia
International Committee of the Red Cross
Humanitarian institution ensuring protection for victims of armed conflict
OECD
Intergovernmental organization working to stimulate economic progress and world trade
International Atomic Energy Agency
Organization promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy
G20
International forum for the governments and central bank governors from 20 major economies
International Court of Justice
Principal judicial organ of the United Nations settling legal disputes
Interpol
International organization facilitating global police cooperation
European Union
Supranational political and economic union of European states
African Union
Continental body consisting of the 55 member states of Africa
OPEC
Organization coordinating petroleum policies among member nations
World Bank
International financial institution providing loans for development
International Monetary Fund
Organization overseeing global financial stability and exchange rates
NATO
Intergovernmental military alliance for collective defense
World Trade Organization
Global organization regulating international trade rules
UNICEF
UN agency providing humanitarian aid to children
UNESCO
UN agency focused on education, science, and culture
World Health Organization
UN agency focused on public health
United Nations
international organization focused on cooperation among states