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The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG, French: Office des Nations Unies à Genève) in Geneva, Switzerland, is one of the four major offices [a] of the United Nations where numerous different UN agencies have a joint presence.

Switzerland is not a member of the European Union and joined the United Nations very late compared to its European neighbours. Switzerland maintains diplomatic relations with almost all countries and historically has served as a neutral intermediary and host to major international treaty conferences.

Take a tour of the Palais des Nations and learn about the United Nations and the UN's work in Geneva. Our tour guides will inform you about the organization and its activities to maintain world peace, foster international relations and development.

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.

On 9 June 2022, the UN General Assembly elected Switzerland as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Switzerland's non-permanent 2023–24 seat furthered the country's commitment to peace and security within the UN and globally.

Oct 23, 2024 · From the beginning of 2023, Switzerland has become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, the UN’s primary decision-making body for issues relating to global peace, stability and security.

Mar 1, 2012 · On March 3, 2002, the Swiss population narrowly voted to join the United Nations – a historic decision. It came after more than half a century of refusing to be part of the body, out of fears...

The Swiss Federal Constitution enshrines key UN objectives, including the alleviation of poverty, human rights and democracy, the peaceful co-existence of peoples and natural resource conservation.

Switzerland is present at the United Nations with permanent missions in Geneva, New York, Vienna and Rome, working within the global context of the UN for peace, human rights, the fight against poverty, food security and the protection of the environment.