International Participation

Participation of Greece in the UN, International bodies and conferences in Geneva and in Switzerland

Being one of the founding members of the United Nations, Greece has always been involved in most multilateral fora with a view to promote dialogue and mutual understanding among nations and of course peace and security in the world.

In this context, Greece has an active participation in the following organizations, international bodies and conferences in Geneva and in Switzerland:

United Nations and other International Organizations

Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) - Member
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) - Member
United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and United Nations fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) - Member of the Executive Board
International Labour Office (ILO) - Member / Membership in the ILO Governing Body for 2017 - 2020
World Health Organization (WHO) - Member
Universal Postal Union (UPU) - Member
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) - Μember of the Council
Programme and budget Committee (WIPO) - Member
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - Member
International Organization for Migration (IOM) - Membership in the Executive Committee
UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) - Membership in the Executive Committee
Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) - Member
World Trade Organization (WTO) - Member