The World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations agency responsible for international public health. It plays a leading role in coordinating global health efforts, setting standards, and providing technical assistance to countries.

The International Health Regulations (IHR) are a set of legally binding rules designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases between countries. They aim to ensure that countries have the capacity to detect, assess, and respond to public health risks and emergencies.

The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is an international treaty that aims to promote access to essential medicines and ensure their affordability. It contains provisions that allow countries to override patents on certain medicines in order to protect public health.

The principle of 'common but differentiated responsibilities' recognizes that developed countries have greater resources and capacities to address global health challenges and therefore have a greater obligation to assist developing countries in improving health outcomes.

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is an international convention that aims to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women and promote their reproductive rights. It is considered a landmark document in the field of international human rights law.

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) is an international partnership that provides financial assistance to countries for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria programs. It is the largest global fund dedicated to a single disease.

The Rome Declaration on World Food Security is an international treaty that aims to promote global food security and nutrition. It was adopted by the World Food Summit in 1996 and has been signed by over 180 countries.

The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) is an international organization that develops international food safety standards, guidelines, and codes of practice. These standards are used to protect consumers from foodborne illnesses and to ensure fair practices in the food trade.

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is an international treaty that aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. It was adopted at the Earth Summit in 1992 and has been signed by over 190 countries.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is an international agreement that aims to protect intellectual property rights in the international trade of goods. It sets minimum standards for the protection of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and other forms of intellectual property.

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is an international treaty that aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. It was adopted in 1971 and has been signed by over 170 countries.

The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) is a global partnership that provides financial assistance to countries for vaccination programs. It is the largest global fund dedicated to vaccines.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is an international treaty that aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources. It was adopted in 1982 and has been signed by over 160 countries.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is an international organization that conducts research on the causes and prevention of cancer. It is part of the World Health Organization (WHO).

The International Tropical Timber Agreement (ITTA) is an international treaty that aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of forests. It was adopted in 1983 and has been signed by over 60 countries.