US Mission Geneva

The U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Geneva is pleased to present the first interview in a new series entitled “Americans Abroad: Getting Things Done in Geneva” in which we will highlight the important work Americans do at the UN and other international organizations in Geneva.

“We are going to be largely transitioning to a support role for the Afghan army as they take over these different areas in the future,” Panetta said.

By Charlene Porter IIP Staff Writer Washington, February 2,  2012   Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the greatest single global killer, the cause of 30 percent of all deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Members of the U.N. General Assembly in 2011 resolved to emphasize public awareness of this health risk in their [...]

World Wetlands Day gives us a unique opportunity to highlight and celebrate our diverse wetlands around the globe. Only recently have we begun to understand the important functions that wetlands perform – they are the world’s most productive environments, comparable to coral reefs and rain forests, and a vital link between water and land.