International Organizations and Their Headquarters

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Where is the World Health Organisation (WHO) headquartered?

London, UK

Geneva, Switzerland (correct)

New York, USA

Paris, France

Which of the following organisations is located in New York, USA?

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) (correct)

World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)

World Trade Organisation (WTO)

International Maritime Organisation (IMO)

Which organization is headquartered in Washington DC?

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

World Food Programme (WFP)

International Development Association (IDA) (correct)

United Nations Office on Drug & Crime (UNODC)

Which organisation is headquartered in London?

World Energy Council (WEC) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) located?

Vienna (Austria) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

Prosecute individuals for international crimes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organisations is associated with trade and is located in Geneva?

World Trade Organisation (WTO) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organizations is not based in Brussels?

Food & Agriculture Organisation of United Nations (FAO) Signup and view all the answers

What is the headquarters location of the United Nations Children Fund?

New York (USA) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the International Energy Agency (IEA) located?

Paris, France Signup and view all the answers

The United Nations Conference on Trade & Development (UNCTAD) is based in which city?

Geneva, Switzerland Signup and view all the answers

Which organization focuses on agriculture development and has its headquarters in Rome?

Food & Agriculture Organisation of United Nations (FAO) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organizations is specifically related to drug and crime issues?

United Nations Office on Drug & Crime (UNODC) Signup and view all the answers

Which organisation is known for its role in humanitarian efforts and is based in Geneva?

International Committee on Red Cross Signup and view all the answers

What organization is focused on international finance and is based in Washington DC?

International Finance Corporation (IFC) Signup and view all the answers

The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organisation is headquartered in which city?

Vienna (Austria) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the International Court of Justice (ICJ) located?

The Hague Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is headquartered in Abu Dhabi?

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the headquarters of the Federation Internationale De Football Association (FIFA)?

Zurich Signup and view all the answers

Which city is the location for the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank?

City not listed Signup and view all the answers

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is headquartered in which city?

Zurich Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is based in Manila?

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the International Hockey Federation (FIH) based?

Lausanne Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

International Financial Institutions

International Monetary Fund (IMF): Focuses on global monetary cooperation and financial stability, located in Washington DC.
World Bank: Provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries, headquartered in Washington DC.
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA): Offers political risk insurance, based in Washington DC.
International Finance Corporation (IFC): Supports private sector development, also in Washington DC.
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID): Facilitates resolution of investment disputes, located in Washington DC.
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD): Offers loans to middle-income countries, headquartered in Washington DC.
International Development Association (IDA): Provides soft loans to the poorest nations, based in Washington DC.

United Nations Agencies

United Nations Office on Drug & Crime (UNODC): Addresses drug-related crime and drug abuse, located in Vienna, Austria.
United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO): Promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): Works to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, based in Vienna, Austria.
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA): Facilitates international cooperation in space exploration, Vienna, Austria.
Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC): Coordinates petroleum policies among member countries, located in Vienna, Austria.
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO): Aims to ban nuclear weapon testing, based in Vienna, Austria.

Food and Agriculture Organizations

Food & Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO): Leads international efforts to defeat hunger, headquartered in Rome, Italy.
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD): Focuses on eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas, located in Rome, Italy.
World Food Programme (WFP): The leading humanitarian organization addressing hunger, based in Rome, Italy.

European Union Institutions

European Union (EU): A political and economic union, based in Brussels, Belgium.
European Council: Defines the EU's overall political direction and priorities.
European Commission: Acts as the EU's executive arm and enforces laws.
European Parliament: Represents EU citizens and is involved in law-making.

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)

NATO: A military alliance for mutual defense, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

United Nations Headquarters in New York

United Nations Organisation (UNO): The main international organization for maintaining peace.
United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA): Focuses on reproductive health and population issues.
UN Women: Advocates for gender equality and women's empowerment.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF): Provides humanitarian aid to children worldwide.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): Works with countries to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities.

International Organizations in Geneva

International Organisation for Standardization (ISO): Develops and publishes international standards.
International Committee on Red Cross (ICRC): Provides humanitarian help in armed conflicts.
World Trade Organisation (WTO): Deals with the global rules of trade among nations.
United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC): Promotes and protects human rights around the globe.

Other Significant International Organizations

Amnesty International: Focuses on human rights advocacy, based in London.
Commonwealth of Nations: A political association of member states, headquartered in London.
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD): Promotes policies that improve economic and social well-being, based in Paris, France.
International Criminal Court (ICC): Prosecutes individuals for international crimes, located in The Hague, Netherlands.
Universal Postal Union (UPU): Coordinates international postal services, based in Berne, Switzerland.

Regional and Specialized Organizations

Asian Development Bank (ADB): Provides loans and technical assistance for development projects, based in Manila, Philippines.
African Development Bank (AFDB): Aims to promote economic and social development in African countries, headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC): Involves cooperation among member countries, located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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This quiz challenges your knowledge of various international organizations and their respective headquarters. Test your understanding of key institutions such as the IMF, World Bank, and others based in Washington DC. See how familiar you are with global financial governance!