U.S. Mission to the UN-Geneva
Recent News About U.S. Mission to the UN-Geneva
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U.S. announces new bilateral global health cooperation agreements under America First strategy
The United States government has announced plans to sign multi-year bilateral agreements on global health cooperation with numerous countries receiving U.S. health assistance in the coming weeks.
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United States and Ukraine report progress in Geneva peace talks
Representatives from the United States and Ukraine held talks in Geneva on November 23, 2025, to discuss a U.S. peace proposal.
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Geneva talks mark progress toward Ukraine peace agreement
Secretary Rubio, Special Envoy Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Secretary Driscoll met with the Ukrainian delegation in Geneva to discuss the latest draft agreements as part of ongoing peace talks.
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United States delivers statements at WTO Dispute Settlement Body meeting
The United States delivered statements at the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) meeting held on November 24, 2025.
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U.S. Mission’s MEPA section works on reforms at Geneva-based international organizations
The Multilateral Economic and Political Affairs (MEPA) section at the U.S. Mission in Geneva is working to advance U.S. priorities in economic and political matters across international organizations based in the city.
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U.S. official addresses persistent antisemitism within United Nations institutions
At a recent seminar in Geneva, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Mireille Zieseniss addressed the issue of antisemitism and racism within the United Nations system.
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U.S. Secretary calls for global removal of mercury from vaccines at Minamata conference
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy delivered a video address to the 6th Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, calling for a global effort to remove mercury from vaccines.
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United States delivers statements at WTO Dispute Settlement Body meeting
At the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) meeting held on September 26, 2025, the United States delivered statements addressing issues under discussion.
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U.S. official urges review and reform of global refugee and asylum systems
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke at a panel discussion titled “Global Refugee Asylum System: What Went Wrong and How to Fix It,” held as a side event during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
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U.S. urges realistic budgeting and reforms at UN refugee agency meeting
The United States has called for significant changes to the way the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) approaches its budgeting and operations.
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U.S. welcomes European move toward reimposing UN sanctions on Iran
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have begun a process under United Nations Security Council resolution 2231 (2015) to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran.
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Countries fail to reach consensus at Geneva talks on global plastics treaty
Countries participating in the resumed fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) in Geneva, Switzerland, were unable to agree on a final text for a new international agreement aimed at addressing plastic pollution.
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ALPS coalition urges action amid worsening crisis in Sudan
The governments of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, along with the African Union and United Nations, have issued a joint statement expressing concern about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
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U.S. rejects WHO amendments citing national sovereignty concerns
Today, the United States officially rejected the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) of 2005.
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U.S. highlights IP protection at WIPO Assembly
The United States delivered an opening statement at the 66th Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
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U.S. opposes Francesca Albanese’s mandate as UN special rapporteur
The United States has reiterated its concerns to UN Secretary-General António Guterres regarding Francesca Albanese, the "United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967."
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UN official calls for return to founding principles at 80th anniversary event
Eighty years ago, delegates from 50 nations convened in San Francisco to sign the United Nations Charter.
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U.S. participates in June 23, 2025 DSB meeting
The United States participated in the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) meeting on June 23, 2025.
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United States supports Doreen Bogdan-Martin for ITU Secretary-General re-election
The United States has declared its support for Doreen Bogdan-Martin's re-election as Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
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U.S. criticizes global compacts at UNHCR meeting
The United States has emphasized the importance of sustainable responses to refugee crises at the 93rd Meeting of the UNHCR Standing Committee in Geneva, Switzerland.