Events

MIA meetings with the public service

Tuesday March 29, April 5, April 7

This cycle of meetings with the public service is organized in collaboration with the Maison Internationale des Associations ( MIA ).

The conferences take place at the MIA;  a light meal will be provided on site.

  • Tuesday, March 29 (12:50 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.):  What obligations does my association or NGO have as an employer?
     Presentation (.pdf) in French and English
  • Tuesday April 5 (12:15 – 1:30 p.m.): When and how should I register my association in the “Registre du Commerce”?
    Registration procedure and documents to provide
  • Thursday, April 7 (12:15 – 1:30 p.m.):  What partnership can my association develop with the “Service de la Solidarité Internationale (SS)?
     Presentation (.pdf) in French

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Founded by the Swiss Confederation and the Republic and Canton of Geneva, the International Geneva Welcome Centre is the single entry point for the support and integration of employees of International Geneva and their families, NGOs and visiting delegates.