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HiStories - A Century of the Rights of the Child: From the "Geneva Declaration" to the Convention on the Rights of the Child

3 October, 2024

In this new episode of HiStories, we’re exploring the remarkable history of the rights of the child, as we mark this year the centenary of the adoption of the “Declaration of the Rights of the Child” by the League of Nations Assembly in September 1924.

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Explore the History of Multilateralism at the UN Library & Archives Geneva

21 August, 2024

The UN Library & Archives Geneva houses a diverse collection of resources on the study of multilateralism, spanning more than a century of knowledge. If you’re interested in learning about the history of modern multilateralism, you’ll find a wealth of information in our Archives. Read on to get started!

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Discovering Multilateralism: Online presentation on how to access and use primary sources on modern multilateralism by the UN Library & Archives Geneva

10 December, 2024

*This information session will be held in French. Students from universities in Geneva are invited to join us for an information session on how to access primary sources on multilateralism at the UN Library & Archives Geneva.

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Discovering Multilateralism: Online presentation on how to access and use primary sources on modern multilateralism by the UN Library & Archives Geneva

19 November, 2024

*This information session will take place in English. Students from universities in Geneva are invited to join us for an information session on how to access primary sources on multilateralism at the UN Library & Archives Geneva.

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HiStories - A Mirror of Multilateralism: Cartoonists at the League of Nations to Today.

4 July, 2024

In this HiStories episode, we look at political cartoons and their role in multilateralism from the time of the League of Nations to today.

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How To: Navigate the Nansen Fonds in the League of Nations Archives

31 January, 2024

In this video tutorial, we explore the Refugees Mixed Archival Group, also known as the Nansen Fonds, within the League of Nations Archives.

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How To: Navigate the Conventions, Ratifications and other Diplomatic Instruments in the UN Archives Geneva Platform

23 January, 2024

In this tutorial, we share how to navigate the League of Nations Archives, specifically focusing on Conventions, Ratifications, and other Diplomatic Instruments.

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HiStories - Fighting Against Slavery: Multilateral efforts from the League of Nations to the SDGs.

7 February, 2024

As we recently marked the 70th anniversary of the entry into force of the 1953 Protocol of the Slavery Convention, this HiStories episode delves into multilateral efforts to fight slavery, from the League of Nations to the UN 2030 Agenda.

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How To: Access to the League of Nations Registry Fonds

9 August, 2023

This tutorial guides you through the League of Nations Registry Fonds. You'll find out how to access these Fonds, a collection that delves into the past workings of the League of Nations Secretariat.

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