ONU
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Here's a table of central United Nations (UN) organizations, along with their primary functions:
| Organization | Abbreviation | Primary Function |
|---|---|---|
| United Nations General Assembly | UNGA | Deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the UN |
| United Nations Security Council | UNSC | Responsible for maintaining international peace and security |
| United Nations Secretariat | UNS | Provides studies, information, and facilities needed by the UN for its meetings |
| International Court of Justice | ICJ | Principal judicial organ of the UN |
| United Nations Economic and Social Council | ECOSOC | Promotes international economic and social cooperation and development |
| United Nations Children's Fund | UNICEF | Provides humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide |
| United Nations Development Programme | UNDP | Works to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities through sustainable development |
| United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization | UNESCO | Promotes peace through international cooperation in education, science, and culture |
| United Nations Environment Programme | UNEP | Coordinates the UN's environmental activities and assists developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies |
| World Health Organization | WHO | Directs and coordinates international health within the UN system |
| World Food Programme | WFP | Provides food assistance in emergencies and works with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience |
| United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | UNHCR | Protects and supports refugees and assists in their voluntary repatriation, local integration, or resettlement to a third country |
| International Labour Organization | ILO | Sets international labor standards and promotes social protection and work opportunities for all |
| United Nations Industrial Development Organization | UNIDO | Promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization, and environmental sustainability |
| International Monetary Fund | IMF | Provides financial assistance and advice to member countries facing economic difficulties |
| World Bank | WB | Provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries for development projects |
| International Telecommunication Union | ITU | Coordinates the global use of the radio spectrum, promotes international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, and assists in the development and coordination of worldwide technical standards |
| World Intellectual Property Organization | WIPO | Promotes the protection of intellectual property rights worldwide |
| International Maritime Organization | IMO | Regulates shipping to ensure safety, environmental performance, and legal matters |