Diplomacy

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HiStories - From the League of Nations to UNESCO: 100 years of intellectual cooperation

13 October, 2022

Explore the influence of digitization on research practices in this episode of HiStories, highlighting the centenary relevance of the archives of the International Institute of Intellectual Cooperation, and insights from a recent academic conference hosted by the UN Library & Archives.

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An Introduction to UN Geneva Services and Conferencing for Diplomats - 3rd Edition

18 October, 2022

Discover the UN Office at Geneva and its services through our recent interactive event tailored for newly arrived Permanent Representatives and diplomats, offering insights into administrative, conferencing, and knowledge services to enhance your work, with networking opportunities included.

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Digital Diplomacy in practice: How knowledge sharing happens (and not) throughout the UN System

24 November, 2022

The session delved into leveraging digital knowledge in Geneva's diplomatic landscape, utilizing insights from the DiploFoundation's Geneva Digital Atlas and addressing key areas such as knowledge sharing, interlinkages between International Geneva and local contexts, and perceptions in diplomatic hubs.

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Why is diplomacy important today?

2 January, 2024

Humanity has a long, rich history of diplomacy in action. And while diplomacy looks very different today, we know it has developed over centuries through exchange and interactions within communities.

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Journey to the Summit of the Future - Episode 1 - USG Guy Ryder

14 November, 2023

Episode 1 features Guy Ryder, Under-Secretary-General for Policy at the United Nations, who shares the behind-the-scenes preparations for the Summit, as well as what's at stake to create the multilateralism we need for our future.

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Journey to the Summit of the Future - Episode 0 - What is the Journey?

7 November, 2023

What is the multilateralism of the future? How can it become more effective, inclusive, and fit for the challenges of our time and those to come? Welcome to the Journey to the Summit of the Future, our playlist on YouTube.

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Why the Commons?

24 July, 2024

Today, the Commons is our space at the UN Library & Archives Geneva for coming together, whether in-person or online, to learn, debate and exchange on the key issues we should be considering in multilateralism today. But why should we have a Commons?