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international organizationInstitution drawing membership from at least three states, having activities in several states, and whose members are held together by a formal agreement. Only a few existed before 1850; several thousand were active in the early 21st century. Some are intergovernmental (e.g., the United Nations), and some are nongovernmental (e.g., Amnesty International). Some have multiple worldwide or regional purposes (e.g., the European Union), and some have single purposes (e.g., the World Intellectual Property Organization). One effect of their proliferation is a stronger sense of interdependence among states, which in turn has stimulated recognition of the need for cooperation to address international and global problems. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Aside from the commitment of national governments in addressing the situation and the involvement of intergovernmental organizations in coordinating efforts, non-governmental organizations also provide a crucial role, particularly in helping the victims of sex slavery to rebuild their lives. Because it is impossible, illogical, and ineffective to change human rights values and policies with each new government, especially when considering the highly unstable states in the Middle East and Africa, intergovernmental organizations proposed and passed several international agreements concerning human rights. In sharp contrast to the influence that organized business exerts--directly or, more often, through national governments--they remain outsiders in the intergovernmental organizations that increasingly govern globalization. |
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