Geneva's international destiny

Avec la présence d’environs 180 missions diplomatiques, 40 organisations internationales, plus de 460 ONG (organisations non gouvernementales) et de nombreuses plateformes permettant leur interface et collaboration, Genève a l’une des plus forte concentration d’acteurs internationaux et de pôles d’expertises au monde.

This story has two main characters: the small city-canton of Geneva and the major world events that continue to impact international relations. Where they meet is what is today known as International Geneva.

You will discover how Geneva contributed to forge a new international entity and system called the League of Nations, followed by the United Nations and its specialised agencies. 

You will understand why civil society plays a crucial role bringing experiences and testimonies from the field to the conference table and expressing their voices in front of the flags of the 193 member states.

As you step into this dynamic multilateral ecosystem, you will get a sense of the role of the different players and observe how this phenomena continues to transform the city.