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    International Geneva represents all the international and non-governmental organizations, scientific and academic actors, civil society and the private sector, all working for a world of peace, rights and prosperity.

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    International Geneva offers a significant potential for synergies between actors. In order to exploit it, Switzerland has created a set of practical tools that includes platforms for cooperation and the Think Tank Hub.

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    A series of thematic resources and useful links related to the activities of International Geneva are made available by the Swiss authorities and the United Nations

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    Le CAGI accompagne la communauté de la Genève internationale dans son installation et facilite son intégration à Genève et dans la région lémanique

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    International Geneva offers various possibilities of guided tours and visits of its institutions and iconic places and buildings. Discover the main opportunities on this page.

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    Human rights in the context of the United Nations

    The Human Rights Section promotes and defends Switzerland's interests within the Human Rights Council and its subsidiary mechanisms

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    Geneva hosts the Conference on Disarmament and the majority of the disarmament institutions

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    Most of the main humanitarian organisations and a large number of international non-governmental organisations are based in Geneva. The Humanitarian Affairs Section safeguards Switzerland's interests in these bodies

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    This manual was created to explain the system of privileges and immunities to the permanent missions, international organisations and their staff members.

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    A FAQ (frequently asked questions) has been prepared to answer the questions that are usually asked about the regime of privileges, immunities and facilities applicable to permanent missions, international organisations, as well as to the staff and members of their families.

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    The Swiss Mission informs permanent missions and international organisations of decisions taken by the Swiss authorities that have an impact on their operations and the daily life of their staff. This page provides a summary of the information and is regularly updated.

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    The Section for Real Estate and Framework Conditions provides operational support for all real estate matters related to the presence in Switzerland of international organisations, permanent missions and their personnel.

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    If you would like to represent Switzerland to the United Nations Office and the other international organisations based in Geneva, the Swiss Mission offers professional opportunities in different fields

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28.02.2022 – Opening address of Swiss President Ignazio Cassis at the 49th session of the Human Rights Council (in French with English subtitles)

29.11.2021 – Opening Building Bridges 2021

20 years of Switzerland joining the UN

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Multilateral activities

  • Human rights in the context of the United Nations
  • Humanitarian affairs
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  • Global Affairs

Activities as host state

  • Practical Manual of the regime of privileges and immunities and other facilities
  • Real estate and framework conditions
  • Security and general affairs
  • Privileges and immunities
  • Privileges & immunities: frequently asked questions (FAQ)

International Geneva

  • Facts and figures about International Geneva
  • Platforms for cooperation
  • International Geneva Welcome Centre (CAGI)
  • Sources of information
  • Discovering International Geneva

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