UN Women is a specialized agency within the United Nations system dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women is committed to promoting gender equality globally, eliminating violence against women and girls, and promoting women's full participation and leadership in politics, economy, and society. Whether you are a policy maker, re...
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The Universal Postal Union (UPC) is an international organization dedicated to promoting and coordinating global postal services. Founded in 1874, UPU is a specialized agency of the United Nations headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. The main goal of UPU is to ensure the efficient operation of the global postal network, promote international postal cooperatio...
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IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is a membership alliance of government and civil society organizations. We work together to promote sustainable development and create a just world that values and protects nature. The official website of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). IUCN is a global environmental organizati...
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The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has one ambitious goal: to help decision-makers around the world better understand and act on risks. At UNDRR, we envision a world where disasters no longer threaten human well-being and the future of our planet. Sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda cannot be achieved without working toward...
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WMO is the United Nations system's leading authority on the state and behaviour of the Earth's atmosphere, its interaction with the land and oceans, the weather and climate it produces and the resulting distribution of water resources. Given that weather, climate and the water cycle know no national boundaries, international cooperation on a global s...
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Intellectual property refers to intellectual creations such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names and images used in commerce, etc. Intellectual property is protected by laws such as patents, copyrights and trademarks, which enable people to gain recognition or economic benefits from their inventions or creations. By striking an...
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ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs). The organization consists of 193 Member States and more than 1,000 companies, universities, and international and regional organizations. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with regional offices on all continents, ITU is the oldest institution in the United...
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ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) was established in 1947 and is a specialized agency within the United Nations system responsible for handling international civil aviation affairs. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, it has 192 member states to date. The purpose of ICAO is to promote the safe, orderly and sustainable development of internation...
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The International Labor Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that aims to promote social justice and internationally recognized human rights standards. Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it is one of the world's largest and most influential transnational governmental organizations. The purpose of the ILO...
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The official website of the Swiss Federal Government (admin.ch) is the main entry point for Swiss citizens, businesses and international users to obtain government information. The website provides comprehensive information on the Swiss Federal Government, Parliament and the Judiciary, covering policy, law, economy, culture, education and other fields. Throu...
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