Geneva is considered an international city because it hosts many international organizations, non-governmental organizations, embassies and permanent missions.

There are 35 international organizations based in Geneva and around 250 non-governmental organizations.

Thanks to Genevan H. Dunant and the creation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Geneva has attracted many other organizations (such as the United Nations).

Switzerland's neutrality is part of the reason many organizations and international representatives like to meet to discuss, adopt treaties or resolve conflicts in Geneva.

This East African country is the last of the 193 UN member states.

WHO means World Health Organization and, as the name implies, it works to ensure that everyone enjoys good health.

The International Telecommunications Union, founded in 1932 and based in Geneva, specializes in communication and information technologies.

This work denounces the fate of the victims of land mines (who because of the explosion of the mine often loose a limb or their life) and also encourages all countries to sign the Convention against the use and production of these weapons (it is for this reason that it is placed in front of the UN).

Switzerland is the only country to have held a popular referendum on the country's membership to the United Nations. Wanting to keep their neutrality, the Swiss refused several times before agreeing to join.

The logo of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees represents its mission to help refugees find a home and a better life in the host country.