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Discover the United Nations Through Videos That Matter
Welcome to the video series hub of the United Nations Office at Geneva. Here, we bring you closer to the heart of the UN’s work through powerful visual storytelling. From the resilience of individuals navigating global challenges like the food, fuel, and financial crises, to the journeys…
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Delegates' Bar reopens its doorsThe 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…
Strategic Heritage Plan
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The Palais des Nations is home to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), which serves as the representative office of the Secretary-General in Geneva. It is a focal point for multilateral diplomacy and services more than 8,000 meetings and conferences every year, making it one of the busiest conference centers in the world. Once the Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP) – the renovation of the Palais des…
List of NGOs accredited at the UN Office at Geneva
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French Language Day
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Languages, whether spoken by hundreds of millions, or just by a few thousand native speakers, connect people and are inseparably linked with the respective culture. However, according to a UNESCO estimate, one language disappears every two weeks – an irreparable loss for our collective cultural heritage. The date of French Language Day was chosen symbolically in reference to March 20, 1970, which…
Human Rights 75
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United Nations human rights experts, investigators and officials explain why the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is still relevant since its adoption on 10 December 1948.
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Hear Her
Courage. Empathy. Solidarity. On International Women’s Day 2025 and beyond, get inspired by the women aid workers who bring relief to those in need, at the heart of the world’s most dire humanitarian crises. “Hear Her Story” is a brand new original series brought to you by UNTV Geneva.
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Unseen
#UNseen is a new Instagram video series that takes viewers behind the scenes at the UN Office at Geneva, showcasing the people and places that often go unnoticed.
UNSEEN I Human Rights Council With its 754 seats, the famous room XX at Palais des Nations in Geneva is where human rights take shape. The Human…
Opening hours
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With the renovation work moving forward, users are kindly reminded that access points and routes are changing, and staff offices may have changed. It is important to follow posted signage on how to move around the buildings. The current changes to access points and routes can be found here.
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UN Observances and Special Events
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UNITED NATIONS OBSERVANCES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
The existence of international days predates the establishment of the United Nations, but the UN has embraced them as a powerful advocacy tool. The United Nations observes designated days, weeks, years, and decades, each with a…
