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Name: Unit 6 - International Organizations United Nations (UN) Year founded:1942 Number of countries involved: 193 Reasons it exists (what role does it play internationally?): To take action on the issues confronting humanity in the 21st century such as peace and security, climate change, sustainability, human rights, disarmament, terrorism, health emergencies, gender equality, governance, food security, etc. Two examples of what it does (what projects is it working on?): Human rights council - protect human rights around the world. Security council - protect countries from terrorism. Central emergency response fund - respond to emergency situations around the world with aid. European Union (EU) Year founded: 1951 Number of countries involved: 27 Reasons it exists (what role does it play internationally?): The European Union began to foster economic cooperation: the idea being that countries that trade with one another become economically interdependent and so more likely to avoid conflict. What began as a purely economic union has evolved into an organization spanning policy areas, from climate, environment and health to external relations and security, justice and migration Two examples of what it does (what projects is it working on?): Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) - ensures that EU law is carried out and enforced the same in all member countries European Central Bank (ECB) - to manage the Euro and keep prices stable European Investment Bank (EIB) - funds projects inside and outside the EU that help to achieve EU aims. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Year founded: 1952 Number of countries involved: 28 Reasons it exists (what role does it play internationally?): It’s a political and military alliance that protects member countries, and they also try to uphold international peace and security. They deal with terrorism, piracy, and disarmament Two examples of what it does (what projects is it working on?): Current operations: Afghanistan, Kosovo, Counter-piracy, Monitoring the Mediterranean, Supporting the African Union The World Health Organization (WHO) Reasons it exists (what role does it play internationally?): Our goal is to build a better, healthier future for people all Two examples of what it does (what projects is it working on?): Accountability for women’s and children’s health - try to
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Name: Unit 6 - International Organizations
United Nations (UN)
Year founded:1942
Number of countries involved: 193
Reasons it exists (what role does it play internationally?):
To take action on the issues confronting humanity in the 21st century such as peace and security, climate change, sustainability, human rights, disarmament, terrorism, health emergencies, gender equality, governance, food security, etc.
Two examples of what it does (what projects is it working on?):
Human rights council - protect human rights around the world.Security council - protect countries from terrorism.Central emergency response fund - respond to emergency situations around the world with aid.
European Union (EU)
Year founded: 1951
Number of countries involved: 27
Reasons it exists (what role does it play internationally?):The European Union began to foster economic cooperation: the idea being that countries that trade with one another become economically interdependent and so more likely to avoid conflict.What began as a purely economic union has evolved into an organization spanning policy areas, from climate, environment and health to external relations and security, justice and migration
Two examples of what it does (what projects is it working on?):Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) - ensures that EU law is carried out and enforced the same in all member countriesEuropean Central Bank (ECB) - to manage the Euro and keep prices stableEuropean Investment Bank (EIB) - funds projects inside and outside the EU that help to achieve EU aims.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Year founded: 1952
Number of countries involved: 28
Reasons it exists (what role does it play internationally?):
It’s a political and military alliance that protects member countries, and they also try to uphold international peace and security. They deal with terrorism, piracy, and disarmament
Two examples of what it does (what projects is it working on?):
Current operations: Afghanistan, Kosovo, Counter-piracy, Monitoring the Mediterranean, Supporting the African Union
The World Health Organization (WHO)
Year founded:1948
Reasons it exists (what role does it play internationally?):
Our goal is to build a better, healthier future for people all over the world. Together we strive to combat diseases – infectious diseases like influenza and HIV and noncommunicable ones like cancer and heart disease. We help mothers and children survive and thrive so they can
Two examples of what it does (what projects is it working on?):
Accountability for women’s and children’s health - try to improve the health of women and children worldwide.Human genetics program - raise awareness about the health challenges and opportunities in the developing science of human genomes.
Number of countries involved: 150 look forward to a healthy old age. We ensure the safety of the air people breathe, the food they eat, the water they drink – and the medicines and vaccines they need
The World Trade Organization (WTO)
Year founded: 1995
Number of countries involved: 164
Reasons it exists (what role does it play internationally?):
To open trade for the benefit of all nations. They help negotiate trade agreements and issues between nations.
Two examples of what it does (what projects is it working on?):
Council for trade in goods - looks at barriers to trade in different markets and tries to eliminate them.Aid for Trade helps developing countries, and particularly least developed countries, trade.
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Year founded: 1945
Number of countries involved: 189
Reasons it exists (what role does it play internationally?):
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.
Two examples of what it does (what projects is it working on?):
IMF capacity development—technical assistance and training—helps member countries design and implement economic policies that foster stability and growth by strengthening their institutional capacity and skills.Department for international aid and development - coordinates aid and development loans/help for developing nations.
The World Bank (WB)
Year founded: 1944
Number of countries involved: 189
Reasons it exists (what role does it play internationally?):
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the ordinary sense but a unique partnership to reduce poverty and support development.
Two examples of what it does (what projects is it working on?):
The World Bank Group has set two goals for the world to achieve by 2030:End extreme poverty by decreasing the percentage of people living on less than $1.90 a day to no more than 3%Promote shared prosperity by fostering the income growth of the bottom 40% for every country
