international organization

Multinational treaty entity

An international organization is an institution whose members are multiple countries, established to pursue shared goals across national borders.

The United Nations, World Health Organization, and NATO are international organizations.

They may coordinate policy, provide humanitarian aid, regulate trade, or maintain security.

Also called intergovernmental organizations, though some definitions include nongovernmental bodies with international scope.

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