U.S. Mission Geneva

22/10/2026

Ambassador Steggerda delivered a joint statement addressing protracted refugee situations on behalf of like-minded Member States at the
, the UN Refugee Agency Executive Committee. Watch a highlight here or read the full statement:
https://geneva.usmission.gov/2026/10/15/joint-statement-to-the-77th-session-of-unhcr-executive-committee-support-group-for-resolving-protracted-refugee-situations/

20/10/2026

Delighted to meet ’s Secretary General Jagan Chapagain and discuss shared priorities to respond most effectively to humanitarian crises and save lives when disasters strike.

16/10/2026

U.S. Mission Geneva joined IOM and fellow donor countries in Egypt to see firsthand how partners are responding to one of the region’s most dynamic migration landscapes. From supporting refugees and host communities to strengthening safe, regular migration pathways, the visit highlighted what’s possible when we work together across borders to meet shared challenges.

15/10/2026

Mission Geneva is on the move. At UNHCR ExCom, Ambassador Steggerda led a major push for lasting solutions, including safe, voluntary returns, for many of the 29M refugees who have been displaced for years. Read the full statement here:

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15/10/2026

Watch Ambassador Steggerda at UNHCR ExCom explain why lasting solutions for refugees deliver results for the American people. Refugee crises shouldn't go on forever.

14/10/2026

Ambassador Steggerda met with Ambassador Potzel from the . They discussed ways to drive meaningful UN reform to enhance institutional effectiveness and advance key strategic priorities.

14/10/2026

Ambassador Steggerda held a productive first meeting with Secretary-General Celeste Saulo on U.S. priorities for UN reform and the importance of WMO’s efforts to create robust early warning systems that save lives.

12/10/2026

More than five centuries ago, Christopher Columbus embarked westward across uncharted waters and discovered the New World — bringing with him the rich traditions of Western civilization and paving the way to the birth of the American Nation less than three centuries later. Today, we honor his life of valor, adventure, and ingenuity. Read the full Presidential Proclamation. 👇

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION More than five centuries ago, Christopher Columbus embarked westward across uncharted Every child deserves a safe and nurturing home where they can learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Adoption makes that possible by opening the...

10/10/2026

Great hosting student leaders from the EUJS - European Union of Jewish Students, representing 20+ countries, for a discussion on multilateral diplomacy and navigating complex global issues. Candid exchanges like these strengthen our shared future.

09/10/2026

Ambassador Steggerda met with Ambassador Francisca Méndez Escobar of The Permanent Mission of Mexico to the International Organizations in GenevaI to discuss UN reform, SI challenges, and shared priorities.