International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)

Lyon, France

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is not an NGO but a specialized cancer research agency of the World Health Organization (WHO), established in 1965. It is an intergovernmental organization that coordinates and conducts research on the causes of cancer and develops strategies for cancer prevention and control worldwide. IARC brings together researchers and governments from across the globe to advance understanding of cancer. Its work focuses on identifying carcinogens, studying cancer epidemiology, and supporting global cancer control initiatives through scientific evidence.