Question 338 of 350 · Switzerland in the world
In which city does the UN Human Rights Commission have its seat?
In welcher Stadt hat die UNO-Menschenrechtskommission ihren Sitz?
Correct answer: C
Why
Geneva is the centre of the UN in Europe. The Human Rights Commission and its successor, the Human Rights Council, have their seat in Geneva.
Common mistakes
- D: Bern
- Bern is the federal city of Switzerland, but the UN bodies are in Geneva.
- A: Neuchâtel
- Neuchâtel is known for watches, not for UN organisations.
Topic
Red Cross, UN, Geneva and international organisations
Switzerland is host country to many international organisations. Most of them have their seat in Geneva. The European seat of the UN is there, and for example the World Health Organization WHO. The UN Human Rights Council also meets in Geneva. In 2006 it replaced the former UN Human Rights Commission, which was also in Geneva.
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Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.