International Organizations

World Council of Churches [WCC] World Council of Churches [WCC]- Fellowship of churches dedicated to the modern ecumenical movement whose goal is Christian unity. (English, French, German, Spanish) International Organization for Migration International Organization for Migration- IOM. Study of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration, and uphold the human dignity of migrants. Mi… United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)- Provides links to all the UNEP programmes and secretariats located in Geneva. International Committee of the Red Cross [ICRC] International Committee of the Red Cross [ICRC]- Humanitarian organization working around the world on an impartial basis to protect and assist people affected by armed conflicts … United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE)- Forum at which the countries of North America, western, central and eastern Europe and central Asia come together to forge the… Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees [UNHCR] Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees [UNHCR]- Online source for refugee-related information. Includes country profiles, news, maps and publications Inter-Parliamentary Union [IPU] Inter-Parliamentary Union [IPU]- Focal point for world-wide parliamentary dialogue and works for peace and co-operation among peoples and for the firm establishment of representat… International Geneva Welcome Centre International Geneva Welcome Centre- Offers practical assistance to staff of international organisations. [English, French] The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) The European Broadcasting Union (EBU)- Professional association of national broadcasters that negotiates and advocates for interests of public broadcasters in Europe. Includes pub… International Telecommunication Union [ITU] International Telecommunication Union [ITU]- Organization within which governments and the private sector coordinate global telecom networks and services. Includes overview, publi… International Labour Organization [ILO] International Labour Organization [ILO]- Promotes social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights. Includes information resources, publications, meetings and… United Nations Research Institute for Social Development [UNRISD] United Nations Research Institute for Social Development [UNRISD]- Autonomous United Nations agency carrying out research on the social dimensions of contemporary problems affecti… The International Organization for Standardization [ISO] The International Organization for Standardization [ISO]- A non-governmental organization promoting the development of standardization and related activities in the world. Include… World Health Organization World Health Organization- Includes publication catalogue, media resources, health articles, and current health news. List of upcoming health events, conferences and summits. Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights [UNHCHR] Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights [UNHCHR]- Oversees major programs in protecting human rights and implementing international rights agreements. Includes activities,… United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)- Centre for conference diplomacy in the world and the site of many historic negotiations. Includes virtual tour, issues, activities and goal… World Intellectual Property Organization [WIPO] World Intellectual Property Organization [WIPO]- Responsible for the promotion of the protection of intellectual property throughout the world, and for administration of various m… Conference on Trade and Development [UNCTAD] Conference on Trade and Development [UNCTAD]- Seeks to maximize the trade, investment and development opportunities of developing countries while helping them face the challenges … World Meteorological Organization [WMO] World Meteorological Organization [WMO]- Provides a scientific voice on the state and behaviour of the Earth's atmosphere and climate. Includes overview, public information, issue… United Nations Development Programme United Nations Development Programme- Contains information on UNDP's presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as some useful information on Bosnia and Herzegovina. International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia- Judgements and press releases, indictments and proceedings, broadcasts of court proceedings. United Nations missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina United Nations missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina- Overview of the UN involvement in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with links to relevant reports. International Organization for Migration International Organization for Migration- IOM's projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina. International Commission on Missing Persons International Commission on Missing Persons- Objective of the ICMP for former Yugoslavia is to assist the families with missing relatives from the conflicts in the countries of th… Austrian Trade Commission for the United States Austrian Trade Commission for the United States- Organisation within the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber that promotes Austrian exporters.