International Organizations and NGOs

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What is the main characteristic of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)?

They are organizations that work with governments

They are organizations that work only on environmental issues

They are non-profit organizations that work independently of any government (correct)

They are profit-making organizations

What is the primary purpose of OPEC?

To promote humanitarian supports

To manage the global oil supply (correct)

To oversee global economic progress

To safeguard human rights

What is the United Nations Organization?

A non-governmental organization

A functional intergovernmental organization

A global intergovernmental organization (correct)

A regional intergovernmental organization

What led to the formation of the United Nations Organization?

The adverse effects of the war Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Regional IGOs?

To deal with diverse issues at a regional level Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the European Union?

To deal with diverse issues at a regional level Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Functional IGOs and Global IGOs?

Functional IGOs deal with specific issues while Global IGOs deal with diverse issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Governmental Organizations (IGOs)?

They are organizations that work with governments Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the secret meeting between Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt in August 1941?

To persuade the United States to join the war Signup and view all the answers

What event led the United States to change its decision to stay neutral and join the war effort?

The Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor Signup and view all the answers

What was the irony of the US participating in the Atlantic Charter?

The US was not participating in the war despite crafting post-war goals Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Atlantic Charter meeting?

A document outlining the Allies' post-war goals Signup and view all the answers

How many Allied nations had signed the 'Declaration by the United Nations' by January 1942?

26 Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Atlantic Charter in relation to the United Nations?

It set the stage for the establishment of the United Nations Signup and view all the answers

What were the Neutrality Acts of 1935-1937?

Laws preventing the US from selling warfare materials Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind US Senator George Norris's reevaluation of the Neutrality Acts?

The Axis Powers' aggression Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

International Organizations

There are two types of international organizations: Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Governmental Organizations (IGOs)
NGOs are non-profit organizations that work independently of any government, promoting humanitarian and environmental supports
Examples of NGOs include International Federation of Red Cross, Pro-Life Philippines, and IBON Foundation

Governmental Organizations (IGOs)

IGOs can be classified into three types: Regional IGOs, Functional IGOs, and Global IGOs
Regional IGOs deal with diverse issues at a regional level or among a group of countries that share common goals
Examples of Regional IGOs include European Union, African Union, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Functional IGOs deal with a specific concern or issue
Example of a Functional IGO is Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which manages the global oil supply
Global IGOs deal with diverse issues at the global level
Example of a Global IGO is the United Nations Organization

The Creation of the United Nations

The United Nations is the leading global intergovernmental organization that the world has at present
The adverse effects of the war compelled many countries to seek friendly relations between and among nations, promote economic progress, find ways to uplift living standards, and to safeguard human rights

The Atlantic Charter

The Atlantic Charter was created in response to Germany’s successful attacks in the different nations that fought against the The Axis powers were a group of nations that fought against the Allies during World War II. The three main Axis powers were Germany, Italy, and Japan.in Europe
The Charter outlined the Allies’ postwar goals, including territorial rights, freedom to choose a government, solve economic problems, disarmament, freedom of the seas, and assure people that they will “live their lives free from fear”
The Charter was created during a secret meeting between Britain’s Prime Minister Winston Churchill and the United States of America’s President Franklin Roosevelt in Newfoundland on August 9-12, 1941
The United States refused to join the war until the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in December 1941

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Understand the different types of international organizations, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and their roles in promoting humanitarian and environmental issues.