Geneva is a cosmopolitan city with a long international history. But how did it become a major hub for multilateral cooperation? Why did the establishment of the League of Nations play such an important role in the development of “International Geneva”? How did the United Nations expand over the years?

Geneva Yesterday and Today
Explore an interactive map showing where Geneva-based international organizations were and are located.

Geneva and the League of Nations
Discover to what extent the creation of the League of Nations was a pivotal point for the development of Geneva as we know today.

The Palais des Nations
Learn how the Palais des Nations, the emblematic building built to house the League of Nations headquarters, was built.

The United Nations in Geneva
Discover how the United Nations developed in Geneva since 1946.