international organisations

Cross-border governing groups

International organisations (also spelled *organizations*) are bodies established by agreements between multiple countries to pursue shared goals such as peacekeeping, trade regulation, or humanitarian aid.

Examples include the United Nations, World Health Organization, and International Monetary Fund.

These entities typically have their own governing structures, budgets, and legal standing distinct from their member states.

The international organisation issued sanctions against the regime.

The term sometimes extends to major non-governmental bodies operating across borders.

Related
  • NGOIndependent charitable organization
  • NATOWestern defense organization
  • World BankGlobal development finance institution
  • European UnionContinental political-economic federation
  • Red CrossInternational emergency relief organization

UNESCO · African Union · OECD · CERN · ASEAN · WTO · UNHCR · UN · security council · foreign aid · EU · member states · WHO · OPEC · world stage · UNICEF · human rights · WWF

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