In which city does the UN Human Rights Commission have its seat?
In welcher Stadt hat die UNO-Menschenrechtskommission ihren Sitz?
Correct answer: C
- A NeuchâtelNeuenburg
- B St. GallenSt. Gallen
- C GenevaGenf
- D BernBern
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.
Exam answer: «Genf» (Geneva). Today: the UN Human Rights Commission has no longer existed since 2006. It was replaced by the UN Human Rights Council, which also meets in Geneva (FDFA, 2026).
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.
Culture, economy and Switzerland in the world
Switzerland in the world
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 338 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.