The IAEA is widely known as the world's "Atoms for Peace" organization within the United Nations family. Set up in 1957 as the world's centre for cooperation in the nuclear field, the Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies. It is comprised of 167 Member States (as of November 2015).

IAEA Core activities:

• Safeguards and Verification – verifying that safeguarded nuclear material and activities are not used for military purposes;
• Safety and Security – helping countries to upgrade nuclear safety and security, and to prepare and respond to nuclear and radiological emergencies;
• Science and technology – helping countries mobilize peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology;