These are entities established by formal agreements between different countries that operate across international boundaries. They may be either NGOs like Greenpeace or intergovernmental like United Nations (UN).
Consider international organizations as referees in an international football match. Just like referees ensure fair play among different teams from different countries, international organizations ensure cooperation and fair practices among nations.
United Nations (UN): An international organization formed in 1945 to increase political and economic cooperation among its member countries.
World Health Organization (WHO): A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
International Monetary Fund (IMF): An international organization that aims to promote global economic growth and financial stability, to encourage international trade, and to reduce poverty.
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