Keeping Nations United: this year, the United Nations celebrates its 60th anniversary. Swiss News looks at the structure of the UN and its history, as well as the activities of its office in Geneva and how the UN is trying to adapt to the challenges of a changing world.(UN In Geneva Special) From: Swiss News | Date: March 1, 2005| Author: Venning, Mona | COPYRIGHT 2005 Swiss News. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The forerunner of the United Nations, The League of Nations, was founded in 1919, after the end of the First World War. The Treaty of Versailles has established the League "to promote international cooperation and to achieve peace and security." At the time, many looked to the League to bring stability to the world.

The Secretariat of the League was based in Geneva, Switzerland, at the newly built Palais des Nations. This choice was natural as Switzerland was a neutral c...