Important World Organizations

Why They Matter

World organizations work for peace, health, trade and cooperation between countries. They are common in general knowledge tests.

Key Organizations

• UNO: the United Nations, works for world peace, formed in 1945, headquarters in New York.
• WHO: the World Health Organization, works for global health.
• UNICEF: works for the welfare of children.
• OIC: the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, unites Muslim countries.
• SAARC: cooperation among South Asian countries.

Key Points

Remember the full name, purpose and headquarters of each organization.