Graduation Ceremony of the Master of Advanced Studies in European and International Governance (MEIG Programme) 2025 “Challenges and Opportunities for Multilateralism in Uncertain Times” Monday, 30 June 2025, at 6.30 p.m. University of Geneva Dear graduates, Honoured guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It...

UN 80th Anniversary Youth Event Next80: “Transforming Tomorrow Together” Thursday, 26 June 2025, at 2.00 p.m. Room XXII, Palais des Nations Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear students, Welcome to this special event marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. It was on this day, 26 June...

Relaunch of the Mix & Mash Events Wednesday, 25 June 2025, at 7.00 p.m. Brasserie des Halles de l’île, Geneva Excellencies, Dear Colleagues, Dear friends, It is my pleasure to welcome you this evening to the relaunch of the Mix & Mash, to reconnect, celebrate, and strengthen our community. We gather...

Indian Foreign Service Officers: Session on Multilateral Diplomacy and the Role of the United Nations at Geneva Wednesday, 25 June 2025, at 2.00 p.m. Director-General’s office, Palais des Nations Ambassador Chauhan [ Deputy Permanent Representative], Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to...

Opening of the UNOG photo exhibition “Not a Woman’s Job?: Women Leading in Multilateralism and Diplomacy” Tuesday, 24 June 2025, at 11.00 a.m. Mezzanine, E Building, Palais des Nations Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, It is my great pleasure to welcome you today for the launch of this year’s...

Film screening “Brest Fortress” Monday, 23 June 2025, at 2.00 p.m. Room XXII, Palais des Nations Delivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Lidiya Grigoreva, Cheffe de Cabinet, Office of the Director-General Ambassador Belskaya, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour to join you...

25th New Issues in Security Course of GCSP Friday, 20 June 2025, at 2.00 p.m. Room V, Building A, Palais des Nations Delivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Kira Kruglikova, Director, Division of Administration, United Nations Office at Geneva Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great privilege...

5th Asian Festival 2025 Wednesday, 11 June 2025, at 10.45 a.m. WIPO Delivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Lidiya Grigoreva, Cheffe de Cabinet, Office of the Director-General Ladies and gentlemen, Dear colleagues, I am honoured to join you today for the fifth Edition of the Asian...

Exhibition of the archives documenting the drafting of the International Bill of Human Rights (1946–1966), inscribed into UNESCO’s Memory of the World International Register Tuesday, 10 June, at 1.00 p.m. Library & Archives foyer, 1st floor Delivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Lidiya...

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers Tuesday, 3 June 2025, at 4.00 p.m. UN Memorial, Ariana Park Mr. Attar-Bayrou and members of the International Association of Peacekeepers, Ambassador Antwi [ Permanent Representative of Ghana], Ambassador Grassi [ Permanent Representative of Italy]...