International Organizations, Their Headquarters, Chiefs

List of International Organizations

List of important international organizations including their headquarters, year of establishment, principal, and objective.

NameHeadquartersHeadsFoundation YearNo. of Members Purpose
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)Beijing ChinaSecretary- Zhang Ming15 June 20018 member states, 4 observer states, 9 dialogue partners, 4 guest attendancesMilitary and Economic alliance and to reach a supranational union. Also called the Russian Commonwealth; it was established through Belavezha Accords (1991) and subsequent the Alma-Ata Protocol (1991) and Free Trade Area Agreement (2012).
The organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)Jeddah Saudi ArabiaSecretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha196957 members statesTo preserve Islamic social and economic values; promote solidarity amongst member states and increase cooperation in areas of development.
Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD) (formerly OEEC, Formed: 16 April 1948)Paris, FranceSecretary-General Mathias CormannReformed Sep 196138To stimulate economic growth and world trade by raising the standard of living in member countries and by coordinating aid to less developed countries.
Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)ViennaSecretary-General Haitham Al-GhaisSeptember 196013To unify the petroleum policies of its Member Countries and ensure the stabilization of oil markets to secure a regular supply of petroleum to consumers, a steady income to producers and a fair return on capital for those investing in the petroleum industry.
Organisation of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC)KuwaitSecretary-Eng. Jamal Essa Al-Loughani196811A Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance for cooperation in political affairs, economics and trade, scientific-technical, cultural, and educational spheres and safeguard regional peace.
New Development Bank (NDB)Shanghai, ChinaPresident: Dilma Vana RousseffJuly 20149To contribute to development plans established nationally through projects that are socially, environmentally and economically sustainable.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA)Montreal, CanadaDirector-General Willie Walsh1945290 airlines in 120 countriesOrganise cooperation in oil development and regional integration, provide legitimate means to preserve the members’ individual and collective interest within the industry, and provide access to consumer markets on fair and reasonable terms.
Group of Twenty (G20)Cancún, MexicoChairman – Shri Narendra Modi26 September 199920To bring together industrialized and developing economies to discuss key issues in the global economy and promote international financial stability.
Group of 24 (G-24)Washington, D.C., United StatesChairman – Adama Coulibaly
Director –  Dr. Iyabo Masha
197129 Member StatesTo promote collective economic interest and increase negotiating capacity in the UN.
Group of 77New York, New York, United States
The Republic of Uganda 
15 June 1964134To unify the petroleum policies of its Member Countries and ensure the stabilization of oil markets to secure a regular supply of petroleum to consumers, a steady income to producers, and a fair return on capital for those investing in the petroleum industry.
Group of Seven (G7, earlier G8)UK19737To tackle global challenges through discussion and action with no headquarters, budget or permanent staff.
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSecretary General – Mr. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi Presidency: Kuwait25 May 19816To coordinate the positions of developing countries on international monetary and development finance issues and to ensure that their interests were adequately represented in negotiations on international financial matters. Every member of the G-24, except for Mexico, is also a member of the G77.
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)Minsk RussiaExecutive Secretary – Sergey Lebedev19919 member states, 1 associate state, and 1 observer stateTo promote safe, regular, and economical air transport and provide a collaboration forum.
BRICSShanghaiPresident – Cyril Ramaphosa20095To achieve regional economic growth and work as a bridge between the developed and developing countries.
The Arab LeagueAl Tahrir Sq., Cairo, EgyptSec. General Ahmed Aboul Gheit22 March 194522It is an international multilateral development institution to provides finance to infrastructure projects in the Asia region.
African UnionAddis Ababa, EthiopiaMohamed Ould Ghazouani 26 May, 200155 countries on the African continent.To strengthen the interest, independence and sovereignty of Arab member-states
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)Beijing, ChinaPresident – Jin Liqun25 December 2015106 membersTo strengthen ties between African countries and safeguard their independence.
The Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN)Jakarta, IndonesiaSec.- General: Kao Kim Hourn8 August 196710 membersTo accelerate economic progress and maintain the economic stability of SE Asia.
International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)Lyon, FranceSec-General: Jurgen Stock, President: Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi7 September, 1923195Motto: Connecting Police for a safer world
World BankWashington D.C. (U.S.A.)President: Ajaypal Singh BangaJuly 1944189 countries (IBRD) and 174 countries (IDA)Crediting, Working for a world free of Poverty
IBRDWashington D.C. (U.S.A.)Ajay Banga1944189Development Assistance, Poverty Reduction
ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes)Washington D.C. (U.S.A.)Sec. Gen: Meg Kinnear1957 (But operating starts in 1966)163 countries (signatory and contracting states)
154 countries(contracting states only)
International Arbitration
International Finance Corporation (IFC)Washington D.C. (U.S.A.)Head – Makhtar Diop7 September 1923185Private Sector Development, Poverty Reduction
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)Washington D.C. (U.S.A.)Executive Vice President – Hiroshi Matano1988182Political Risk Insurance, Foreign Direct Investment
World Trade Organization (WTO)Geneva, SwitzerlandDirector General – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala1 January, 1995164Regulate International Trade
International Monetary Fund (IMF)Washington D.C. (U.S.A.)Managing Director (MD) and Chairwoman – Kristalina Georgieva27 December 1945190 countries (189 UN countries and Kosovo)To develop, promote, and protect the Olympic Movement in their home countries.
Bank for International Settlements (BIS)Basel, SwitzerlandGeneral Manager – Agustin carstens17 May 193063 Central BanksTo provide banking services to central banks and other international organizations. (fosters international monetary and financial cooperation)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)Metro Manila, PhilippinesPresident – Masatsugu Asakawa22 August 196668To boost economic cooperation between members and, through collective security, to guard against any threat from neighboring states and Islamic terrorism.
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)Geneva SwitzerlandDirector General – Daren Tang14 July 1967193To promote the protection of intellectual property throughout the world
World Health Organization (WHO)Geneva SwitzerlandDirector General – Tedros Adhanom5 June 1972193Health For All
International Labour Organization (ILO)Geneva SwitzerlandDirector General – Gilbert Houngbo1919187
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Rome, ItalyPresident – Alvaro Lario1977177Enabling the Rural Poor to Overcome Poverty
UNICEFNew YorkHead – Catherine M. Russell11 December 1946192For 46 least-developed countries
UN International Training and Research Center (UNITAR)Geneva SwitzerlandExecutive Director – Nikhil Seth1963To provide food and healthcare to children of those countries devastated by World War II.
UN Environmental Program (UNEP)Nairobi, KenyaInger Andersen 5 June, 1972193Protect our environment and conserve our future
UN Development Program (UNDP)New YorkAchim Steiner1965177Overall development
UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)New YorkPradeep Kurukulasuriya 1966For 46 least developed countriesTo promote international economic cooperation
International Cricket CouncilDubai, United Arab EmiratesChairman – Greg Barclay15 June 1909108Great Sport, Great Spirit
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)Brussels, BelgiumJens Stoltenberg4 April 194930A mind unfettered in deliberation
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)ViennaRafael Mariano Grossi1957175To promote peaceful Energy uses of atomic energy
United Nations Conference on Trade & Development (UNCTAD)GenevaSecretary-General
Rebeca Grynspan
1964195Promote international trade to accelerate the economic growth of developing countries
United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)Vienna, AustriaGerd Müller1966170Crediting, ADB launched the Asian Development Fund (ADF) to provide concessional credits to needy members.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)GenevaAbdulla Al Mandous1950193Promote international exchange of weather reports.
World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF)DelhiFounder – Shri Swami Vigyananand2010Sets international regulations for radio, telegraph, telephone, and space radio communication
Organization for the prohibition of Chemical WeaponsHagueFernando Arias1997193Implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention, which entered into force on 29 April 1997.
Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO)Rome, ItalyDirector-General – Qu Dongyu1945195To defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.
FIFA (Federation International de Football Association)ZurichGianni Infantino1904211Its goal is constant improvement in Football
International Olympic CommitteeLausanneThomas Bach1894104 active members, 45 honorary members, 1 honour members (Senegal and United States), 206 individual National Olympic Committeesfunctions: To settle, by international law, legal disputes submitted by States, and. To give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs
International Court of JusticeHagueJulia Sebutinde194515functions: To settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted by States, and. To give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs
Asia Pacific Economic CooperationSingaporeTan Sri Datuk Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria198921To further enhance economic growth and prosperity for the region and to strengthen the Asia-Pacific community
SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)KathmanduSecretary General – Mohammad Golam Sarwar19858 membersTo promote the welfare of the peoples of South Asia, strengthen collective self-reliance, promote active collaboration
Commonwealth of NationsLondonPresident – Paul Kagame196056 membersTo advance economics, social development, and human rights in member countries.

Non-governmental Organisations

NameHeadquarterHeadEstablished
1. Amnesty International (AI)London, UKSecretary-General Agnes CallamardJuly 1961
Membership: 10 million members and supporters.
Aims: Legal advocacy, Media attention, direct-appeal campaigns, research, lobbying.
2. The International Committee Red Cross (ICRC)Geneva SwitzerlandPresident: Ms. Mirjana Spoljaric Egger17 February,1863
Membership: Signatory State parties to Genva Conventions (1949) and Additional Protocols (Protocol I, Protocol II) of 1977 and 2005 and 25-member committee.
Aims: Protecting victims of conflicts.
3. International Red Cross and Red Cresent MovementGeneva SwitzerlandPresident: Fransceso Rocca Secretary General: Jagan Chapagain
Membership: 97 million volunteers, members and staff worldwide.
Aims: To protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering.
4. Greenpeace InternationalAmsterdamInterim Director: Mads Flarup Christensen1971
Aims: Environmentalism and Peace.

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