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  2. An international organization, also known as an intergovernmental organization or an international institution, is an organization that is established by a treaty or other type of instrument governed by international law and possesses its own legal personality, such as the United Nations, the World Health Organization, International Union for ...

  3. United Nations. The United Nations ( UN) is a diplomatic and political [2] international organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and serve as a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. [3]

  4. Apr 23, 2024 · International organization, institution drawing membership from at least three states, having activity in several states, and whose members are held together by a formal agreement. The Union of International Associations distinguishes between international governmental organizations and nongovernmental organizations.

  5. Mar 11, 2024 · Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) are created by states through multilateral treaties that act like a constitution in that the states parties are consenting to be bound by the treaty that sets up the agencies, functions, and purposes of the organization.

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  6. Oct 19, 2023 · Intergovernmental organizations arise from multiple governments forming an international organization. There are more than 300 intergovernmental organizations around the world. The United Nations (UN) is the largest and most familiar intergovernmental organization.

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