International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): ICRC was established in 1863 as an independent and neutral organisation. It is mandated to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering. It has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The ICRC is funded by voluntary contributions …
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International Co-Operative Alliance: International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) was founded in 1895. It is an independent, non-governmental association that unites, represents and serves the co-operatives worldwide. ICA is not a United Nations Organization. However, the ICA enjoys General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN/ECOSOC). To implement its activities, ICA has four Regional Offices (Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, …
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Collective Security Treaty Organization: CSTO is an intergovernmental military alliance that was signed in 1992. In 1992, six post-Soviet states belonging to the Commonwealth of Independent States – Russia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, signed the Collective Security Treaty This is also referred to as the “Tashkent Pact” or “Tashkent Treaty”. Three other post-Soviet …
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Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE): Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe(OSCE) is the world’s largest regional security organization. Purpose: Its mandate includes issues such as arms control, promotion of human rights, freedom of the press, and fair elections. Member States: It consists of 57 participating States from North America, Europe and Asia. Secretariat: Vienna, …
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The International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) is an intergovernmental organization with headquarters in Geneva (Switzerland). UPOV was established by the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants. The Convention was adopted in Paris in 1961 and it was revised in 1972, 1978 and 1991. UPOV’s mission is to provide …
International Law Commission It is a body of experts responsible for helping develop and codify international law. It is composed of 34 individuals recognized for their expertise and qualifications in international law, who are elected by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) every five years. First Session: The Commission held its first session in 1949. Its initial work …
Zero-Emission Vehicles Transition Council(ZEVTC): ZEVTC was formed in November 2020. It is a global forum on enhancing political cooperation on the transition to zero-emission vehicles. The Council brings together ministers and representatives of some of the world’s largest automobile markets to collectively address key challenges in the transition to ZEVs to enable a faster, cheaper and easier transition to EVs for …
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Permanent Forum of People of African Descent: United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution establishing a Permanent Forum of People of African Descent. The Permanent Forum of People of African Descent will serve as a platform for improving the safety and quality of life and livelihoods of people of African descent and their full inclusion in …
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Committee on World Food Security(CFS): CFS was established in 1974. It is an international and intergovernmental platform for all stakeholders to work to ensure food security and nutrition for all. Reports to: The Committee reports to the UN General Assembly through the Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC) and to the FAO Conference. Secretariat: It has a permanent Secretariat. …
Climate and Clean Air Coalition(CCAC) Climate and Clean Air Coalition is a voluntary partnership of governments, intergovernmental organizations, businesses, scientific institutions and civil society organizations. Aim: The coalition aims to protect the climate and improve air quality through actions to reduce short-lived climate pollutants. India is a member of the coalition.