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Which organization is headquartered in Nairobi?
Where is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency located?
Which organization is NOT headquartered in Geneva?
Which city is the headquarters for the Organization of American States?
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Which of the following organizations is located in the Hague?
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The International Labour Organization is headquartered in which city?
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What is the location of the Asian Development Bank's headquarters?
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Which organization is located in Gland, Switzerland?
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Which city serves as the headquarters for both the Organization of Petroleum Producing Countries and the International Atomic Energy Agency?
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Which organization has its headquarters in Addis-Ababa?
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Study Notes
International Organizations
- Red Cross: Based in Geneva, Switzerland. Focuses on humanitarian aid.
- INTERPOL: Headquarters in Lyon, France. International police cooperation organization.
- Asian Development Bank (ADB): Located in Manila, Philippines. Promotes economic development in Asia.
- World Wildlife Conservation Fund (WWF): Based in Gland, Switzerland. Promotes conservation and sustainable resource management.
- NATO: Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. A military alliance for collective defense.
- International Court of Justice: Located in The Hague, Netherlands. The principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
- UNICEF: Headquarters in New York City, USA. Promotes children’s rights and wellbeing.
- SAARC: Based in Kathmandu, Nepal. A regional organization of South Asian nations.
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): Located in Nairobi, Kenya. Focuses on environmental protection.
- GATT: Based in Geneva, Switzerland. The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade; focus on trade liberalization.
- World Trade Organization (WTO): Based in Geneva, Switzerland. Evolved from GATT; regulates international trade.
- Organization of American States (OAS): Located in Washington D.C., USA. Focuses on pan-American cooperation.
- Arab League: Based in Cairo, Egypt. An organization of Arab states.
- Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (COMECON): Headquarters was in Moscow, Russia. A former economic organization of socialist countries.
- World Council of Churches (WCC): Based in Geneva, Switzerland. An ecumenical organization for various Christian denominations.
- European Energy Commission (EEC): Based in Geneva, Switzerland. Focuses on European energy issues.
- Economic Commission for Africa (ECA): Located in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia. Promotes sustainable development in Africa.
- European Free Trade Association (ECTA): Based in Geneva, Switzerland. A trade bloc of European nations.
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): Based in Geneva, Switzerland. Assists refugees worldwide.
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): Based in Vienna, Austria. Promotes peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
- Economic Commission for Western Asia (ECWA): Located in Baghdad, Iraq. Focuses on economic development in Western Asia.
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD): Based in Geneva, Switzerland. Promotes trade and development in developing countries.
- Amnesty International: Headquarters in London, UK. Promotes human rights globally
- International Olympic Committee (IOC): Based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Organizes the Olympic Games.
- European Common Market (ECM): Based in Geneva, Switzerland. A former economic organization of European countries.
- Commonwealth Heads of State Conference (CHOGM): No fixed headquarters. A forum of Commonwealth nations.
- Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC): Based in Vienna, Austria. Coordinates policies of oil-producing countries.
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD): Based in Paris, France. Promotes economic growth and development.
- European Atomic Energy Community (EURATON): Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Focuses on nuclear research and development.
- Commonwealth of Nations: Based in London, UK. Political association of former British territories.
- European Economic Community (EEC): Based in Geneva, Switzerland. A former economic organization of European countries.
- European Parliament: Based in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. The legislative body for the European Union.
- European Space Research Organization (ESRO): Based in Paris, France. Focuses on space research and development.
- International Labour Organization (ILO): Based in Geneva, Switzerland. A specialized UN agency focusing on labor standards and working conditions.
- Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP): Based in Bangkok, Thailand. Promotes sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific.
- Organization of African Unity (OAU): Headquarters in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia. An organization of African states.
- UNESCO: Based in Paris, France. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
- World Bank: Headquarters in Washington D.C. Provides financial and development assistance to countries.
- International Monetary Fund (IMF): Headquarters in Washington D.C., USA. Provides financial and technical assistance to member countries.
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Based in Rome, Italy. Promotes food security and agricultural development.
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Test your knowledge about various international organizations and their roles around the world. This quiz covers key entities like the Red Cross, NATO, and UNICEF, among others. Discover important facts and functions that these organizations perform globally.
