Welcome and Information

Welcome and Information Services for NGO Delegates
Welcome and Information Services for International Civil Servants
Establishing an NGO in Geneva
Services for Journalists and the Media
Welcome & Support Services for Enterprises
Tourist Information

Welcome and Information Services for NGO Delegates

UN Office in Geneva - NGO Liaison Office Office in charge of the relations between the UN and NGOs. Deals with questions related to ECOSOC consultative status, with relations between NGOs and UN agencies and programs, as well as with security issues and access to UN premises.

Welcome Centre for Non-Governmental Organizations and Delegations

Information for delegates (NGO & others); Budget accommodation and support for delegates from developing countries; Work infrastructure; Documentation centre; Several information websites

Accommodation for delegates

Practical information for delegates

Practical Guides

Welcome Desk at the Human Rights Council The NGO Welcome Desk provides welcome services and information to ease the participation of non-governmental delegates in their work with the UN Human Rights Council. The Welcome Desk is present next to the main meeting room during sessions of the Human Rights Council.

Welcome and Information Services for International Civil Servants

AFSM - Association of Former WHO Staff

CAGI - Geneva Welcome Center The CAGI supports the expat community working within the "International Geneva".

Federation of Associations of Former International Civil Servants

FICSA - Federation of International Civil Servants' Associations

Establishing an NGO in Geneva

Geneva authorities - NGO coordination Office of the Geneva authorities in charge of relationships with international NGOs. Assists NGOs willing to establish an office in the region, for instance by giving legal advice. Support with tax questions, work permits and office space. Gives advice on how to submit requests for financial support for certain projects.

[See also NGO Service under www.cagi.ch]