Scottish law professor James Lorimer has been credited with coining the term "international organization" in a 1871 article in the Revue de Droit International et de Legislation … See more

Intergovernmental organizations differ in function, membership, and membership criteria. They have various goals and scopes, often outlined in the treaty or charter See more

Intergovernmental organizations are provided with privileges and immunities that are intended to ensure their independent and … 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 … See more

There are several different reasons a state may choose membership in an intergovernmental organization. But there are also reasons … See more

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

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