The United Nations Office in Geneva is one of the major hubs of the United Nations, located in Geneva, Switzerland. It serves as a center for diplomacy, international cooperation, and multilateral negotiations. The office hosts various UN agencies, conferences, and diplomatic meetings, working towards promoting peace, human rights, and sustainable development on a global scale.
The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) is one of the key hubs of the United Nations system and serves as the European headquarters of the organization. Located in the cosmopolitan city of Geneva, Switzerland, UNOG plays a crucial role in fostering international cooperation and diplomacy. The office facilitates multilateral negotiations, conferences, and diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing global challenges and promoting peace, security, and sustainable development. For visitors keen on exploring the diplomatic hub, adding this to your Switzerland tour packages provides a unique insight into global governance and international relations.
As a center for international dialogue, UNOG hosts numerous high-level meetings and conferences attended by world leaders, diplomats, and representatives from various UN agencies and other international organizations. The Palais des Nations, the iconic building housing UNOG, showcases impressive assembly halls, meeting rooms, and extensive art collections donated by member states.
UNOG's work encompasses a wide range of critical issues, including human rights, disarmament, humanitarian assistance, health, trade, and environmental sustainability. Through its efforts, UNOG remains a vital platform for fostering dialogue, finding consensus, and shaping policies that advance the shared goals of the international community.
Highlights:
Take a guided tour into the UN Office and explore the hallways and rooms where some of the world’s most pivotal decisions have been taken. You get a good glimpse of the Human Rights and Alliance of Civilisations room, the Salle des Pas Perdus, the Armillary Sphere, The Assembly Hall, and the Council Chamber.
It offers you a rare insight into the working of the organisation. Not only do you learn about the current issues, but also about how they are being addressed. Over the year, the United Nations Office has been gifted several pieces of art from around the world.
This wonderful collection of over 2,000 pieces of art is a symbol of the cultural diversity of the United Nations! It is easily one of the most frequently-visited attractions in Geneva.
Timings: Open from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM every day, except on weekends
Entry Fee: CHF 15 / INR 1,100 per person (for guided-tours)
Location: Palais des Nations, 1211 Genève
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