International organizations in Geneva
Geneva, fully committed to international organizations
For more than a century, Geneva and Switzerland have hosted a large number of international organizations (IOs). This presence is an important element in the city's identity and contributes to its influence.
You can easily get to international organizations by bus. Discover all the information you need to organize your visits in all convenience.
Going to the World Trade Organization (WTO)
The WTO welcomes you to the William Rappard Centre, witness to more than 90 years of international cooperation for guided tours on the first Thursday of each month at 11 a.m.
These tours allow you to learn more about the history of the building and the works of art it contains.
For visits, please contact: guided.tours@wto.org.
Getting to the World Health Organization (WHO)
The WHO Constitution came into force on 7 April 1948 – the date on which we celebrate World Health Day every year.
WHO is the leading and coordinating authority in the field of health for work of an international character within the United Nations system.
It is responsible for leading global health action, defining health research agendas, setting standards and criteria. Its headquarters are in Geneva.
Go to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
The ICRC headquarters in Geneva supports the work of the delegations that carry out our humanitarian action around the world from around 80 delegations.
Geneva also plays the role of promoter and defender of international humanitarian law by dealing with governments and humanitarian partners.
Next to the headquarters is the International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent which offers visitors a unique opportunity to learn about the history and challenges of humanitarian action. Find out more.
