The United Nations (UN) is a global organization that emphasizes international cooperation, peacekeeping and security, and promotion of human rights. In achieving these goals, it is supported by its Specialised Agencies. These agencies have been put in place to focus on particular aspects of work or interest that affect different sectors of global societies. Let’s delve deeper into making them more understandable by taking them in parts.
UN Specialised Agencies: UNWTO, IFAD and UPU (Part–2)
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) is the agency responsible for promoting sustainable and universally accessible tourism. It uses tourism as a driver for economic growth, inclusive development, and environmental sustainability while offering leadership and support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide.
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) caters to increasing food security and reducing poverty in developing countries through agricultural development projects. This agency works on the belief that rural poor people can overcome poverty if they have the necessary tools such as resources, services, technology, rights, and the market environment.
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) is the primary forum for cooperation between postal service operators. It helps ensure a truly universal network of current products and services exists, thereby assisting in the free flow of international mail around the world.
UN Specialised Agencies: ILO, WHO and ITU (Part–3)
The International Labour Organization (ILO) aims to promote social justice and internationally recognized labor and human rights, based on the idea that decent work is essential to achieving fair globalization and poverty reduction.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is responsible for directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations system. Its primary role is to lead partners in global health responses, create better health for all people globally.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) plays an integral part in global telecommunications. It allocates global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develops technical standards that ensure networks and technologies interconnect smoothly, and work to improve access to ICTs to underserved communities worldwide.
UN Specialised Agencies: WIPO, WMO and IMO (Part–4)
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is the global forum for intellectual property services, policy, information, and cooperation. It encourages creative activity and promotion of the protection of intellectual property throughout the world.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) provides national meteorological and hydrological services. It offers data on the state and behavior of the Earth’s atmosphere, its interaction with the lands and oceans, the weather, and climate it produces, and the resulting distribution of water resources.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) aims at safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships. It is also involved in legal matters, including liability and compensation issues, and the facilitation of international maritime traffic.
UN Specialised Agencies: IMF, World Bank and UNESCO (Part-5)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) works to facilitate international trade, foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, promote high employment, and sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty around the world.
The World Bank helps reduce poverty and support development by providing loans and grants for capital programs to developing countries for investments.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) help preserve historical and cultural sites worldwide. It begins discussions on ethical issues like sustainable development, intercultural dialogue, and human rights, considering the world as a single community with common goals.
