Diplomacy

15 January, 2020

Explore our past Commons event where Ms. Catherine Bertini, former head of the World Food Programme, shared insights on leadership in the UN, drawing from her extensive experience and discussing her report 'Leading Change in United Nations Organizations,' offering valuable guidance for UN staff at all levels.

29 April, 2020

Explore our past event at the Commons, where mediator and author Ken Cloke discussed conflict resolution techniques from his latest book, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and collaboration in addressing global challenges, in collaboration with the International Mediation Institute and the Swiss Chamber of Commercial Mediation.

19 May, 2020

Explore our recorded session led by the Staff Counselor's Office at UN Geneva, addressing the emotional aspects and coping strategies associated with the transition back to the workplace amidst uncertainties and mixed feelings.

9 July, 2020

Explore our past event at the Commons Night Masterclass with Professor and Author Raphael H Cohen, focusing on innovative leadership approaches to inspire and engage teams, addressing the evolving expectations of leaders in today's workplace landscape, including insights on achieving psychological ownership and engagement from teams, particularly with Generation Y employees.

8 September, 2020

Explore our past event at the Commons, where we explored the nuances of negotiation in multilateralism, discussing the potential for inclusivity, overcoming deadlocks, and adapting to evolving technologies, featuring Mr. Jerome Bellion-Jourdan, Ambassador Yvette Stevens, and Mr. Victor do Prado, with participants contributing to a survey on negotiating Guiding Principles.

3 November, 2020

Explore the UN Geneva Library & Archives' resources in our past event, featuring insights into accessing UN Documents online and navigating the Conference Primers platform for staying informed about key meetings and conferences, with opportunities for questions and feedback.

3 December, 2020

Explore insights into resilience and adaptability with Dr. Alexina Mehta from Canada in our past event by the Staff Counsellor’s Office, UN Geneva, on managing uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring tools and strategies for navigating challenging times with confidence.

26 January, 2021

Join us in commemorating Baroness Bertha Von Suttner (1843-1914), a pioneering figure in the 19th-century peace movement and inspiration for the League of Nations, as experts delve into her remarkable life and ideas, sharing new research findings and unique documents from the UN Library & Archives Geneva.