SS.7.CG.4.2 International Organizations Vocab

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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 Court of Justice/World Court

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a panel of fifteen judges appointed by the United Nations to hear cases that focus on disputes between nations; also known as the World Court

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international organization

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groups of governments or people from different countries working together to solve an issue that crosses country borders

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non-governmental organization (NGO)

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a group that functions independently of any government, working for such ends as humanitarian assistance, development, peacebuilding, democratization, and environmental advocacy

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

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an international organization 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 world 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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World Trade Organization (WTO)

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an international organization founded in 1995 to promote international trade and economic development by reducing taxes and other restrictions between nations.