UN
194 states of the world belong to the United Nations. It is committed to promoting peace and international security, worldwide cooperation in solving international problems and respect for human rights. Switzerland has been a member of the UN since 2002: In a referendum, accession was accepted by 55% of Swiss voters. 2023/2024 Switzerland is a member of the UN Security Council.
194 member states
Main headquarters in New York, European headquarters in Geneva an Vienna
Founded in 1945, Switzerland a member since 2002
OSCE
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with its participating states in North America, Europe and Asia, is the world’s largest regional security organisation. As a political forum for dialogue, it addresses a broad range of regional security issues encompassing politico-military matters, economic and environmental issues and human rights.
57 participating states
Headquarters in Vienna
Founded in 1975, Switzerland a founding member
UNESCO
The
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, also active
in the field of communication, is a forum for international cooperation and the
development of global standards. Its aim is to promote solidarity among people
and thereby contribute to peace, security and sustainable development.
194 member states
Headquarters in Paris
Founded in 1945, Switzerland a member since 1949
WTO
The World
Trade Organization regulates
and promotes global trade relations. The aim of the WTO agreements is to
ensure transparent,
functioning and non-discriminatory trade. WTO members undertake to
comply with certain basic rules in shaping their trade relations.
164 member states
Headquarters in Geneva
Founded in 1995, Switzerland a founding member
OECD
The
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development is a forum for exchanging
knowledge in a wide variety of fields. Its goal is to promote prosperity,
quality of life and equal opportunities. The OECD develops international
standards and regularly publishes international statistics and studies,
including the PISA studies.
38 member states
Headquarters in Paris
Founded in 1961, Switzerland a founding member