Latest updates
Delegates' Bar reopens its doors
The Delegates’ Bar, also known as the Salon Suisse, officially reopened in January 2025. Located in Building AC, the lounge was gifted by Switzerland and has long been a favored meeting space for delegates and staff.
The lounge is open Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offers many catering options to visitors such as sandwiches, salads, hot drinks, and more.
The recent renovations, carried out under the Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP), included the installation of fireproof external doors and emergency escape lighting to ensure compliance with modern fire safety standards. Special care was taken to protect the room, its furniture, and artwork during the work. For more information about the SHP, visit UN Geneva SHP.
New opening hours of the Palais
Due to ongoing construction at the future Visitors Center and associated safety concerns, the Nations Gate will be completely closed* starting 5 August 2024 and until further notice.
Pedestrians entering or exiting the Palais des Nations from or to Place des Nations should exclusively use the Peace Gate, located nearby.
Pregny and Peace Gates will be open on working days between 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., while the Chemin de Fer Gate will close earlier at 2 p.m. Access to the Palais will not be possible outside of these hours, but pedestrians can exit through the turnstiles at the Chemin de Fer Gate until 7.30 pm.
*Note: At Nations Gate, exceptional access is available upon request between 6 to 7.30 a.m. and 7.30 to 10 p.m. for authorized staff and designated UNOG contractors only.
Measures to address the UN Global Liquidity Crisis
In 2023, the UN faced its worst financial shortfall in years, with the lowest dues collection in five years and only 142 Member States paying in full. This led to a fragile financial outlook for 2024, prompting significant cost-saving measures.
As we move through 2025, these measures remain in place, as UNOG is operating with significant reductions of allotments of its approved budget. The United Nations Office at Geneva continues to implement strategic reductions in non-salary expenses while prioritizing the preservation of essential functions and core mandate. These ongoing efforts aim to enhance efficiency and ensure operational sustainability in the face of continued financial constraints.
Circulation routes during renovation works
The Palais des Nations is currently undergoing major renovation works which are scheduled to go on until 2025. During this time, some of the walkways inside the premises will be temporarily inaccessible. The map shows accessible walkways between and inside the buildings of the Palais.
