Organisations

Colour and symbol meanings depend on the individual flag. The comparisons below include historical associations and common interpretations; a shared colour does not imply a shared official meaning.

How to Explore the Flags

On this page, you will find a list of internationally recognized organizations. Selecting one will provide you with:

• The Flag: A visual representation that symbolizes the organization’s ideals, values, and goals.
• About the Organization: A brief description of its mission, scope of work, and historical background.
• Members: A list of the countries or entities that form the organization’s membership base.

List of Organizations

Below you will find a curated selection of some of the most influential international and regional organizations. Many of these entities have shaped global policies, facilitated trade agreements, advanced human rights, and promoted cultural understanding.

Global Organizations

• United Nations (UN)
• Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
• International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• International Olympic Committee (IOC)
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• World Trade Organization (WTO)
• International Monetary Fund (IMF)
• World Bank
• International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol)
• International Labour Organization (ILO)
• International Maritime Organization (IMO)
• International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
• International Criminal Court (ICC)
• World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
• World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
• International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
• Universal Postal Union (UPU)

Regional and Economic Organizations

• European Union (EU)
• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
• Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
• African Union (AU)
• Arab League
• Organization of American States (OAS)
• Commonwealth of Nations
• Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
• Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
• Pacific Islands Forum
• Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
• Mercosur
• South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
• Union of South American Nations (UNASUR)
• European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
• Council of Europe
• European Space Agency (ESA)
• Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
• La Francophonie
• Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP)
• Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
• Southern African Development Community (SADC)
• East African Community (EAC)
• Asian Development Bank (ADB)
• Latin American Integration Association (ALADI)
• Nordic Council
• Benelux Union
• Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC)
• Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC)
• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

As you browse through these organizations, take a moment to appreciate their flags and understand the principles they represent. Each banner is more than just a design—it’s a symbol of unity, cooperation, and shared ambition.