Palais Wilson

The Palais Wilson (Wilson Palace) in Geneva, Switzerland, is the current headquarters of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

[1] In 1924, the building was named after U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, who was instrumental to the foundation of the League of Nations.

[3] The building, located on the western side of Lake Geneva, is one of the most prominent on the waterfront.

The five-story and 225-room building by Lake Geneva was originally constructed between 1873 and 1875 for use by the Hôtel National.

When Switzerland joined the then newly created League of Nations in 1920, the premises became the world body's headquarters.