SS.7.CG.4.2 Vocabulary

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European Union

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An organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.

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Intergovernmental organization

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An organization formed with groups of governments for a specific purpose.

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International Red Cross/Red Crescent

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An organization that helps people around the world respond to natural disasters and checks on the conditions of prisoners of war.

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North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

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A formal agreement among the governments of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to form a free trade zone in North America and eliminate taxes on the buying and selling of each other’s products.

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

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A group of 28 countries that has agreed to protect each other in case of attack; founded in 1949.

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United Nations (UN)

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An organization founded in 1943 to keep the peace, develop friendly relationships among countries, and improve the quality of life for the world's poor people; consists of 193 member countries.

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United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

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An agency of the United Nations established in 1946 to help governments improve the health and education of children and their mothers.

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World Health Organization (WHO)

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An organization established in 1948 within the United Nations that works to improve health throughout the world.

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World Trade Organization (WTO)

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An international body founded in 1995 to promote international trade and economic development by reducing taxes and other restrictions.

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International Court of Justice

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The international legal court of the United Nations, also known as the World Court.