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BREADCRUMB

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 2. About


 3. THE UN IN GENEVA

Geneva, the “Capital of Peace”, has traditionally been a space for diplomacy and
international relations. The city hosts one of the largest hubs of the UN system
and its busiest center for meetings and conferences. Every day, decisions are
made which have an impact on the lives of people across the world. Around 8,000
meetings took place at the Palais des Nations in 2022, topics ranging from
disarmament to human rights, health, or international trade.

Historically, “International Geneva” has grown not only through the presence of
the League of Nations which is widely considered to be the predecessor of the
United Nations, but also thanks to the Red Cross and other non-governmental
organizations, devised by local philanthropes, and to organizations such as the
International Telecommunication Union Opens in new window(founded in Berne in
1865 and moved to Geneva in 1948). ITU was one of the first entities established
to facilitate cross-border technical cooperation, and it is now a specialized
agency under the umbrella of the UN.

 Today, Geneva houses around 40 international organizations, 180 permanent
missions and more than 400 NGOs. Large parts of the UN family call Geneva their
home. In addition to the UN entities headquartered here, most UN funds,
programmes and agencies maintain a regional office or liaison office in
Switzerland. Together, they bring "UN Geneva" to life. 

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UN SYSTEM ENTITIES HEADQUARTERED IN GENEVA

At the core of UN Geneva is the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), located
inside the Palais des Nations, few kilometers north of the city center. UNOG is
part of the UN Secretariat, tasked to carry out all necessary steps to enable a
dialogue between Member States: maintaining conference facilities and offering
conference services (e.g. interpretation, technical support, compiling and
distributing documents, etc.), securing the meetings venues, and making the
discussions and decisions available for the world to witness. The office in
Geneva is one of only three major administrative offices outside of New York,
together with NairobiOpens in new window and ViennaOpens in new window. 

A range of UN entities are headquartered in Geneva, making the city a center
point for different topics such as health, human rights, refugees and migration,
disarmament and more. 

Geneva hosts a row of peace talks between conflicting parties, often led by
senior UN officials appointed by the Secretary-General. The Special Envoy for
Syria, for example, operates from Geneva, tirelessly bringing all parties of the
Syrian civil war to the round table and trying to negotiate a peace agreement. 

Another important part of the UN system are its five economic commissions,
spread across all parts of the world and serving as "think tanks" for the social
and economic development of people and societies within their respective
regions. The Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) is located at the Palais des
Nations in Geneva. 

Additionally, several research institutions inside the UN system, dedicated for
example to justice, social development, or disarmament, are based in the Swiss
city. 


IIIM

The International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism - Syria (IIIM) was
established in December 2016 by the General Assembly to assist in the
investigation and prosecution of persons responsible for the most serious crimes
under International Law committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March [...]

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IIMM

In September 2018, the UN Human Rights Council established the Independent
Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar with the mandate to collect, consolidate,
preserve and analyse evidence of the most serious international crimes and
violations of international law committed in Myanmar since 2011. It is [...]

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IIMP

The Independent Institution is a UN entity established by the General Assembly
on 29 June 2023 in response to the urgent calls for action from family members
of Syria’s many thousands of missing persons to determine their fate and
whereabouts. The IIMP’s founding resolution mandates it to: 

 * Clarify [...]

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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the United Nations agency for the world
of work. It brings together governments, employers and workers to drive a
human-centred approach to the future of work through employment creation, rights
at work, social protection and social dialogue.

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IOM

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading intergovernmental organization in the
field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and
non-governmental partners. IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane
management of migration to promote international cooperation on [...]

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ITC

ITC is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations.
As the development partner for small business export success, ITC’s goal is to
help developing and transition countries achieve sustainable human development
through exports.

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ITU

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the specialized United
Nations agency for digital technology, driving innovation in information and
communications technologies together with 194 Member States and a membership of
over 1,000 companies, universities, and international and regional [...]

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OHCHR

The mission of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human
Rights (OHCHR) is to work for the protection of all human rights for all people;
to help empower people to realize their rights; and to assist those responsible
for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented [...]

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OSES

In line with Security Council resolution 2254 (2015), the United Nations Special
Envoy for Syria undertakes efforts to build trust among warring parties and
convene and facilitate negotiations toward a political settlement of the Syrian
conflict.  

The Special Envoy is committed to engaging the [...]

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UN-WATER

UN-Water coordinates the efforts of UN entities and international organizations
working on water and sanitation issues.

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UNAIDS

UNAIDS is leading the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by
2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Since the first cases of HIV were reported more than 35 years ago, 78 million
people have become infected with HIV and 35 million have died from AIDS-related
illnesses [...]

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UNCTAD

 

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is the UN’s leading institution dealing with
trade and development. It is a permanent intergovernmental body established by
the United Nations General Assembly in 1964. UNCTAD supports developing
countries to access the benefits of a globalized economy more fairly [...]

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UNDRR

The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) works towards the substantial
reduction of disaster risk and losses to ensure a sustainable future. UNDRR
(formerly known as UNISDR) is the focal point of the United Nations system for
disaster risk reduction and the custodian of the Sendai Framework [...]

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UNECE

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) was set up in 1947 by
ECOSOC. It is one of five regional commissions of the United Nations. Its major
aim is to promote pan-European economic integration.

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UNHCR

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving
lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee
their homes because of conflict and persecution. We lead international action to
protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless [...]

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UNIDIR

The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) — an autonomous
institute within the United Nations — conducts research on disarmament and
security with the aim of assisting the international community in their
disarmament thinking, decisions and efforts.

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UNITAR

As a dedicated training arm of the United Nations system, the United Nations
Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) provides innovative learning
solutions to individuals, organizations and institutions to enhance global
decision-making and support country-level action for shaping a better [...]

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UNODA

The Geneva Branch of the Office for Disarmament Affairs assists Member States in
supporting their disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation efforts aimed
at achieving the goal of general and complete disarmament under strict and
effective international control.



The Branch provides [...]

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UNOG

Housed at the Palais des Nations, the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)
serves as the representative office of the Secretary-General at Geneva. A focal
point for multilateral diplomacy, UNOG serviced around 8,000 meetings last year,
making it one of the busiest conference centres in the world [...]

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UNRISD

UNRISD is an autonomous research institute within the UN system that undertakes
interdisciplinary research and policy analysis on the social dimensions of
contemporary development issues. UNRISD works collaboratively with an extensive
network of partners from the academic, policy, practitioner and [...]

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WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority
for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing
leadership on global health issues, shaping the health research agenda, setting
norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options [...]

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WIPO

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of
the United Nations. It is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible
international intellectual property (IP) system, which rewards creativity,
stimulates innovation and contributes to economic development while [...]

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WMO

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a specialized agency of the
United Nations. It is the UN system's authoritative voice on the state and
behaviour of the Earth's atmosphere, its interaction with the oceans, the
climate it produces and the resulting distribution of water resources.

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WTO

The WTO provides a forum for negotiating agreements aimed at reducing obstacles
to international trade and ensuring a level playing field for all, thus
contributing to economic growth and development. The WTO also provides a legal
and institutional framework for the implementation and monitoring of [...]

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UN ORGANIZATIONS WITH A LOCAL OR LIAISON OFFICE IN GENEVA

Graced with a multitude of governmental and non-governmental organizations in
direct neighborhood, the presence of almost all of its Member States and
excellent relations with its host country Switzerland, Geneva offers ideal
condition for the UN to operate in. Not only the resident UN organizations value
the positive climate and the productivity that comes with it. UN entities from
across the world entertain local offices in Geneva to take part in the
collaborative processes originating in and around the Palais des Nations. 


FAO

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international
efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO
acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements
and debate policy.

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IAEA

The IAEA is the world's center of cooperation in the nuclear field. It was set
up as the world's "Atoms for Peace" organization in 1957 within the United
Nations family. The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners
worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies.

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THE WORLD BANK GROUP

The World Bank Group is an international financial institution whose mission is
to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. It works
in every major area of development and provides a wide array of financial
products and technical assistance to help countries share and [...]

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UN WOMEN

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United
Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. In doing so, UN
Member States took an historic step in accelerating the Organization’s goals on
gender equality and the empowerment of women. The creation [...]

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UN-HABITAT

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the United
Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly
to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the
goal of providing adequate shelter for all.

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UNDP

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of
poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with a broad network of experts
and partners in 170 countries, the agency helps nations to build integrated,
lasting solutions for people and planet. 

The UNDP Office in [...]

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UNEP

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global
environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the
coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable
development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative
[...]

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UNESCO

The UNESCO Geneva Liaison Office (GLO) was established in 1979 in order to
liaise UNESCO with the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), the UN
Specialized Agencies based here (e.g. WHO, ILO, ITU, WIPO and WMO), the UN
programmes, funds and organizations (e.g. OHCHR, UNHCHR, UNAIDS, UNCTAD, etc.).

A [...]

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UNFPA

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development
agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of
health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data
for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that [...]

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UNICEF

UNICEF works in the world’s toughest places to reach the most disadvantaged
children and adolescents – and to protect the rights of every child, everywhere.
Across more than 190 countries and territories, we do whatever it takes to help
children survive, thrive and fulfill their potential, from [...]

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UNICRI

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)
was established in 1968 pursuant to Economic and Social Council Resolution 1086
B (XXXIX) of 1965, which urged an expansion of the United Nations activities in
crime prevention and criminal justice. The Institute is a [...]

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UNIDO

UNIDO is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial
development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental
sustainability.

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UNMAS

UNMAS collaborates with 11 other UN departments, agencies, programmes and funds
to ensure an effective, proactive and coordinated response to the problems of
landmines and explosive remnants of war, including cluster munitions. UNMAS was
established in 1997 to serve as the UN focal point for mine [...]

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UNOCHA

OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled
humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in
order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate for
the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention; and [...]

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UNODC

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has the mandate to make the
world safer from drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism. The
organization is committed to achieving health, security and justice for all by
tackling these threats and promoting peace and sustainable well-being [...]

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UNOPS

UNOPS helps the UN and its partners provide peace and security, humanitarian and
development solutions. Their mission is to help people build better lives and
countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

They are focused on implementation, committed to UN values and private sector
[...]

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UNWTO

UNWTO's presence in Geneva has the potential to substantially increase the
positive impact of tourism as an engine for development. As part of the UNWTO
Geneva Liaison Office (GVLO) scope of work to represent UNWTO to the UN System
and Diplomatic Missions in Geneva and in building strategic [...]

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WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest
humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance
to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from
conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

The WFP Geneva [...]

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