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What is the headquarters of the United Nations?
What is the headquarters of the United Nations?
Which organization was founded in 1946 to provide aid to children in developing countries?
Which organization was founded in 1946 to provide aid to children in developing countries?
How many member states does the United Nations have?
How many member states does the United Nations have?
Which organization was founded in 1948 to promote regional cooperation and security in the Americas?
Which organization was founded in 1948 to promote regional cooperation and security in the Americas?
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What is the main focus of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
What is the main focus of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
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How many member countries does the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have?
How many member countries does the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have?
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What is the headquarters of the World Bank?
What is the headquarters of the World Bank?
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Which organization was founded in 1957 to promote economic integration and cooperation among European countries?
Which organization was founded in 1957 to promote economic integration and cooperation among European countries?
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Study Notes
International Organizations
United Nations (UN)
- Established in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations
- Headquarters: New York City, USA
- 193 member states
- Main organs: General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Secretariat, and International Court of Justice
Functional Organizations
World Health Organization (WHO)
- Founded in 1948 to promote global health
- Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
- 194 member states
- Focuses on disease prevention, health promotion, and emergency response
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- Founded in 1946 to provide aid to children in developing countries
- Headquarters: New York City, USA
- Focuses on child survival, development, and protection
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Founded in 1944 to promote global monetary cooperation
- Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
- 189 member countries
- Focuses on exchange rates, international payments, and macroeconomic stability
World Bank
- Founded in 1944 to reduce poverty and promote economic development
- Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
- 189 member countries
- Focuses on lending, research, and policy advice
Regional Organizations
European Union (EU)
- Founded in 1957 to promote economic integration and cooperation among European countries
- Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium
- 27 member states
- Focuses on economic, social, and cultural integration
Organization of American States (OAS)
- Founded in 1948 to promote regional cooperation and security in the Americas
- Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
- 35 member states
- Focuses on democracy, human rights, and economic development
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Founded in 1967 to promote regional cooperation and economic growth in Southeast Asia
- Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
- 10 member states
- Focuses on economic integration, security, and cultural cooperation
International Organizations
United Nations (UN)
- Established in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations
- Headquarters located in New York City, USA
- Comprises 193 member states
- Five main organs: General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Secretariat, and International Court of Justice
Functional Organizations
World Health Organization (WHO)
- Founded in 1948 to promote global health
- Headquarters located in Geneva, Switzerland
- Comprises 194 member states
- Focus areas: disease prevention, health promotion, and emergency response
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- Founded in 1946 to provide aid to children in developing countries
- Headquarters located in New York City, USA
- Focus areas: child survival, development, and protection
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Founded in 1944 to promote global monetary cooperation
- Headquarters located in Washington, D.C., USA
- Comprises 189 member countries
- Focus areas: exchange rates, international payments, and macroeconomic stability
World Bank
- Founded in 1944 to reduce poverty and promote economic development
- Headquarters located in Washington, D.C., USA
- Comprises 189 member countries
- Focus areas: lending, research, and policy advice
Regional Organizations
European Union (EU)
- Founded in 1957 to promote economic integration and cooperation among European countries
- Headquarters located in Brussels, Belgium
- Comprises 27 member states
- Focus areas: economic, social, and cultural integration
Organization of American States (OAS)
- Founded in 1948 to promote regional cooperation and security in the Americas
- Headquarters located in Washington, D.C., USA
- Comprises 35 member states
- Focus areas: democracy, human rights, and economic development
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Founded in 1967 to promote regional cooperation and economic growth in Southeast Asia
- Headquarters located in Jakarta, Indonesia
- Comprises 10 member states
- Focus areas: economic integration, security, and cultural cooperation
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Learn about the United Nations and World Health Organization, their structures, and goals. Discover their roles in promoting global peace, security, and health.
