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International Organizations
Intergovernmental Organization Nongovernmental Organization (NGO)
International Organizations
Groups a voluntary citizens' group that is organized on a local,
Groups of governments or people from different countries working
national together to solve
or international an issue
level and worksthat crosses
; they country
perform a borders
An organization formed with groups of governments for a variety of service and humanitarian functions, bring citizen
specific purpose concerns to governments, advocate for certain issues such as
human rights or the environment, and encourage political
participation; also known as International Non-Governmental
Organization (INGO)

Non Example Who is involved? What is their main purpose?

North A formal treaty agreement among the governments of the U.S.,
American United States, Canada and Mexico Canada, and Mexico to form a large free trade zone in North America
Free Trade and eliminate taxes on the buying and selling of each others products
Agreement
(NAFTA)

How can governments

Name of Intergovern Who is What is their main purpose?
or individuals join or
Organization mental involved?
support this
(& Or NGO?
organization?
Abbreviation)

Intergovernme 28 member Protect the member countries from attack, A country must meet
North Atlantic ntal countries from keep peace and security around the world membership criteria in
Treaty North America even when it involves nonmember order to join the NATO. An
Organization and Europe countries, and provide natural disaster individual can support the
(NATO) assistance. organization by working for
the NATO.

How can governments

Name of Intergovern Who is What is their main purpose?
or individuals join or
Organization mental involved?
support this
 organization?
(& Or NGO?
Abbreviation)

To respond to disasters, run programs in Individuals can support the

International NGO 186 countries their local communities and visit prisoners organization in multiple
Red Cross/Red of war or civilians imprisoned during times ways: donate money,
Crescent of conflict. support through social
media, volunteer, work for
the organization, and raise
awareness.

Their main purpose is to keep peace, Countries can join the UN

United Nations Intergovernme 193 countries develop friendly relationships among by decision of the General
(UN) ntal countries and improve the quality of life for Assembly upon the
the worlds poor people. recommendation of the
Security Council.
Individuals can support by
donating money, interning
for the UN or working for
the UN.

UNICEF focuses their work on a variety of Individual citizens can

United Nations Intergovernme 193 countries childrens issues throughout the world. For support by donating
Childrens Fund ntal example, education, sanitation, protection money, supporting through
(UNICEF) of children from violence, etc. social media, sign up for
the newsletter, and
purchasing a UNICEF gift
and working or interning
for the organization
The World Trade Organization works with
nations around the world to support Countries can become a
World Trade Intergovernme 159 countries international trade. They work to lower member by signing an
Organization ntal trade barriers, educate governments, agreement.
(WTO) businesses and individuals on trade rules
around the world and settle trade conflicts
by serving as a neutral party.
Countries can become
This organization acts as a world court and member through meeting
Intergovernme 193 UN handles cases where two nations are in the requirements to join
World Court ntal member conflict and provides legal advice for UN the UN. Individuals can
countries member nations. intern or work at the World
Court.