HQ Function

The Geneva office serves as NP's global headquarters, coordinating international advocacy, policy development, and engagement with UN agencies and other international bodies. The St. Paul office handles significant administrative, fundraising, and program support functions, particularly for North America.

Notable Features:

Functional office spaces prioritizing operational efficiency and global connectivity over architectural extravagance, typical for an international NGO.

Work Culture:

Mission-driven, collaborative, international, and deeply committed to humanitarian principles. Staff are passionate about peacebuilding and civilian protection, often with field experience.

HQ Significance:

Geneva's location is strategic due to its status as a hub for international organizations, diplomacy, and humanitarian action. St. Paul provides a strong base in the US for fundraising and awareness.

Values Reflected in HQ: Pragmatism, global collaboration, professionalism, dedication to nonviolence, and efficient use of donor funds are reflected in their operational setup.

Location:

Nonviolent Peaceforce supports global operations through direct field deployment of unarmed civilian protectors in countries like South Sudan, Myanmar, Iraq, and the Philippines. Functions include program management, training, local capacity building for peace initiatives, advocacy at national and international levels (e.g., UN), research, and fundraising to sustain its work in conflict-affected regions worldwide. They also engage in global advocacy to promote Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) as a recognized and effective method.

Street Address:

Rue de Varembé 7, Case Postale 16, 1211 Genève 20

City:

Geneva

State/Province:

Geneva

Country:

Switzerland