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• Conference on Trade and Development [UNCTAD]

  http://www.unctad.org/
  Seeks to maximize the trade, investment and development opportunities of developing countries while helping them face the challenges of globalization on an equitable basis.

• Inter-Parliamentary Union [IPU]

  http://www.ipu.org/
  Focal point for world-wide parliamentary dialogue and works for peace and co-operation among peoples and for the firm establishment of representative democracy. Includes areas of activity, meetings and publications.

• International Committee of the Red Cross [ICRC]

  http://www.icrc.org/eng
  Humanitarian organization working around the world on an impartial basis to protect and assist people affected by armed conflicts and internal disturbances.

• International Geneva Welcome Centre

  http://www.cagi.ch/
  Offers practical assistance to staff of international organisations. [English, French]

• International Labour Organization [ILO]

  http://www.ilo.org/
  Promotes social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights. Includes information resources, publications, meetings and contact details.

• International Organization for Migration

  http://www.iom.ch/
  IOM. Study of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration, and uphold the human dignity of migrants. Missions, activities, knowledge and news.

• International Telecommunication Union [ITU]

  http://www.itu.int/
  Organization within which governments and the private sector coordinate global telecom networks and services. Includes overview, publications and events.

• Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees [UNHCR]

  http://www.unhcr.org/
  Online source for refugee-related information. Includes country profiles, news, maps and publications

• Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights [UNHCHR]

  http://www.ohchr.org/
  Oversees major programs in protecting human rights and implementing international rights agreements. Includes activities, publications and media centre.

• The European Broadcasting Union (EBU)

  http://www.ebu.ch/
  Professional association of national broadcasters that negotiates and advocates for interests of public broadcasters in Europe. Includes publications, corporate video and news.

• The International Organization for Standardization [ISO]

  http://www.iso.org/
  A non-governmental organization promoting the development of standardization and related activities in the world. Includes code of ethics, structure, strategies and annual reports.

• United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE)

  http://www.unece.org/
  Forum at which the countries of North America, western, central and eastern Europe and central Asia come together to forge the tools of their economic cooperation. Includes programmes, meetings, resources and contact information.

• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  http://www.unep.ch/
  Provides links to all the UNEP programmes and secretariats located in Geneva.

• United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)

  http://www.unog.ch/
  Centre for conference diplomacy in the world and the site of many historic negotiations. Includes virtual tour, issues, activities and goals.

• United Nations Research Institute for Social Development [UNRISD]

  http://www.unrisd.org/
  Autonomous United Nations agency carrying out research on the social dimensions of contemporary problems affecting development. Includes publications, policies and events.

• World Council of Churches [WCC]

  http://www.wcc-coe.org/
  Fellowship of churches dedicated to the modern ecumenical movement whose goal is Christian unity. (English, French, German, Spanish)

• World Health Organization

  http://www.who.int/
  Includes publication catalogue, media resources, health articles, and current health news. List of upcoming health events, conferences and summits.

• World Intellectual Property Organization [WIPO]

  http://www.wipo.int/
  Responsible for the promotion of the protection of intellectual property throughout the world, and for administration of various multilateral treaties dealing with intellectual property. Includes overview, areas of activity, news and information resources.

• World Meteorological Organization [WMO]

  https://www.wmo.int/
  Provides a scientific voice on the state and behaviour of the Earth's atmosphere and climate. Includes overview, public information, issues, publications and contact details.

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