The United Nations (UN) Agencies
plays a leading role in providing development and humanitarian
assistance, including as a first-responder to natural disasters and
complex emergencies. Knowing about UN Agencies is immensely important from CLAT Perspective.
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Name of Agency
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Estd. In
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Headquarters
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Purpose
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International Labour Organization (ILO)
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1919
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Geneva
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To improve conditions and living standard of workers.
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World Health Organization (WHO)
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1948
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Geneva
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Attainment of highest possible level of heath by all people.
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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1946
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Paris
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To Promote collaboration among nations through education, science and culture.
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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
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1957
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Vienna
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To promote peaceful uses of atomic energy.
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United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
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1946
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New York
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To promote children’s welfare all over the world.
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
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1950
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Geneva
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To provide protection to refugees.
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United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA)
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1967
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New York
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For formulating population policies.
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International Fund for Agricultural Development
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1977
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Rome
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For financing agricultural projects in the world to raise the economic growth.
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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
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1964
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Geneva
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Promotes international trade to accelerate economic growth of developing countries.
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International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
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1947
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Montreal
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Promotes safety of international aviation.
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International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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1945
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Washington D.C.
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Promotes international monetary cooperation.
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International Finance Corporation (IFC)
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1956
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Washington D.C.
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Promotes economic development by encouraging private enterprise in its member countries.
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Universal Postal Union (UPU)
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1947
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Berne
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Improve various postal services in the world.
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United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)
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1972
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Nairobi
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Promotes international co-operation in human environment.
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United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
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1967
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Geneva
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Sets international regulations for radio, telegraph, and telephone and space radio communication.
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Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)
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1945
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Rome
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To improve living condition of rural population.
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International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
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1945
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Washington D.C.
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Development of economic of members by facilitating investment of capitals by providing loans.
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World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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1950
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Geneva
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Promote international exchange of weather reports.
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World Trade Organization (WTO)
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1995
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Geneva
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Setting rules for world trade to reduce tariffs.
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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New York
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Help developing countries increase the wealth producing capabilities o their natural and human resources.
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Inter Government maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO)
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1958
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London
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Promotes co-operation on technical matters of maritime safety, navigation and encourages anti-pollution measures.
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International Development Association (IDA)
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1960
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Washington D.C.
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An affiliate of the World Bank, aims to help under-developed countries raise living standards.
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International Tele-communication Union (ITU)
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1947
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Geneva
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Sets international regulations for radio telegraph, telephone and space radio communications.
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United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
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1965
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New York
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Provides training
and research to help facilitate UN objectives of world peace and
security and of economic and social progress.
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United Nations Relief and Work for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
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1949
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New York
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Provides basic amenities and education for the victims of Arab-Israel War.
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United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA)
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1967
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New York
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Studying
population dynamics, collecting population data, formulating and
evolving population policies, family planning and related programs
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