The World Trade Organization (WTO) deals with the global rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated by its members.
Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is the international organization whose primary purpose is to open trade for the benefit of all. The WTO's founding and guiding principles remain the pursuit of open borders, the guarantee of non-discriminatory treatment by and among members, and a commitment to trans
07/06/2026
Meet the new Chair of the Council for Trade in Services: Ambassador Audrey Goosen of the Netherlands. The Council oversees the implementation and operation of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) among WTO members.
More about CTS: https://bit.ly/3NSPaZK
Travel back 100 years in time with Roy Santana.
As the Centre William Rappard celebrates its centenary today, join him as he jumps between 2026 and 1926 to explore a century of history at the home of the WTO.
05/06/2026
On , the conversation continues.
This week, WTO members, business leaders, international organizations, academics, civil society and environmental practitioners gathered at the 7th WTO Week to examine how trade can help tackle some of today's most pressing environmental challenges, from climate change and biodiversity loss to plastics pollution and the transition to greener economies.
Learn more about the WTO's work on trade and environment: https://bit.ly/35BP1TN
05/06/2026
Last day of week! Explore the programme and watch the live sessions here: https://bit.ly/4nlxNmy
04/06/2026
Meet the new Chair of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body: Ambassador Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota of Brazil. The DSB deals with disputes between WTO members.
More about DSB: https://bit.ly/4e3GIov
The WTO Committee on Import Licensing meets this week to review members’ notifications, discuss trade concerns and hold an experience-sharing session on improving transparency and strengthening notification compliance.
The session will include perspectives from both members and the private sector on notification practices, public-private collaboration and digitalization.
More: https://bit.ly/32UhD9o
04/06/2026
Trade is stronger when women can lead and participate fully. Building on previous years' awards, applications are now open for the third edition of the International Prize for Gender Equality in Trade. WTO members and observers can send in submissions and find more information here: https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news26_e/women_01jun26_401_e.htm
04/06/2026
Day 4 of week! Explore the programme and watch the live sessions here: https://bit.ly/4nlxNmy
03/06/2026
Day 3 of week! Explore the programme and watch the live sessions here: https://bit.ly/4nlxNmy
02/06/2026
29 June: Join the Small Business Champions Awards Ceremony to celebrate the winners and learn how their ideas can help small businesses leverage artificial intelligence for international trade.
Register now: https://bit.ly/4vorMIH