Scottish law professor James Lorimer has been credited with coining the term "international organization" in a 1871 … See more

Intergovernmental organizations differ in function, membership, and membership criteria. They have various goals and scopes, often outlined in the treaty or charter. Some IGOs developed to fulfill a need for a … See more

There are several different reasons a state may choose membership in an intergovernmental organization. But there are also reasons membership may be rejected.
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Intergovernmental organizations are provided with privileges and immunities that are intended to ensure their independent and effective functioning. They are specified in the treaties that give rise to the organizatio… See more

The United Nations focuses on five main areas: "maintaining peace and security, protecting human rights, delivering humanitarian aid, supporting sustainable development, and upholding international law… See more

An early prominent example of an international organization is the Congress of Vienna of 1814–1815, which was an international diplomatic conference to reconstitute the European political order after the do… See more

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