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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

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