Geneva Graduate Institute

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for a truly inspiring conversation with peacemakers Natasha Latiff and Ahmed Abdullahi. Together, they shared their personal journeys in peacebuilding and offered insight on how young people can make a difference in a world marked by conflict. A special thank you to Ambassador Tormod C. Endresen for his opening remarks, Shruti Satish for expertly moderating the discussion, and The Nagulendran Philanthropy Alliance for making this event possible.

Stay tuned for more events in our Inspiring Peacemakers Series, empowering the next generation of global peacebuilders.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and friend, Professor Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou, Deputy Director and Director of Executive Education. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, Shainese, his children, Bahiya, Kemal, and Zaynab, and his entire family during this difficult time.

Professor Mohamedou leaves behind an important academic and critical work. He was a pillar of the Institute. A colleague whose integrity, generosity and authenticity will be sorely missed. His memory and the impact he had on generations of students and on all of us will never fade.

https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/news/professor-mohamed-mahmoud-ould-mohamedou

Join us for the launch of the Inspiring Peacemakers Series with Singaporean peacemaker Natasha Latiff and Somali peacemaker Ahmed Abdullahi addressing the topic:
Where and how do we start our journey as a young peacemaker in our violent world today?
📅Wednesday, 18th September, 16:00 - Fabrique de la paix

The Peacebuilding Initiative, the Centre on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding, and La Fabrique de la paix jointly launch the series in Partnership with Nagulendran Philanthropy Alliance (https://nagulendran.com), founded by Dorothy and John Nagulendran.

👉https://ow.ly/ba7I50TkYK9

Le Professeur Dêlidji Eric DEGILA a rencontré en Juillet dernier, M. Gilbert Houngbo, Directeur Général du BIT (International Labour Organization) pour lui offrir son dernier livre, coédité avec la Professeur Valeria Marina Valle, qui traite de la gouvernance migratoire vue des Suds.
lls ont échangé sur l'importance d'appréhender avec nuance la mobilité humaine, notamment celle des travailleurs migrants, qui constituent de véritables acteurs de développement et de progrès social.
👉https://ow.ly/Fyf450TiPR0

The International Law department at the Geneva Graduate Institute teaches students not just how to do law, but also how to think about law. Its faculty believes that in order to effectively tackle real-world issues, one needs not just technical knowledge and practical skills, but a deep understanding of what international law is and how it works. The Institute’s strategic location in the heart of International Geneva enables students to regularly hear from professionals at the heart of the international scene and to build strong personal and professional networks with legal practitioners, preparing them for successful international careers.

Learn more: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/international-law-presentation

The Institute is pleased to invite you to the launch of the Hoffmann Centre for . The Centre will position itself as one of the leading research and policy hubs in Europe dedicated to integrated .
📅23 Sept, 18:30
The Hoffmann Centre for Global Sustainability (HCGS) is the result of the generous support of the Hoffmann Foundation. This new research centre builds on the legacy of the Center for International Environmental Studies (CIES), emerging as a leading research and policy hub in Europe dedicated to promoting integrated sustainability that is both nature positive and socially equitable.
👉https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/hcgs

The Anthropology & Sociology department at the Geneva Graduate Institute approaches the study of international affairs and development by exploring how social and cultural life, as well as political and economic practices, are shaped across multiple spatial and temporal scales. Our unique programmes aim to provide students with theoretical perspectives and methodological tools to explore the social and cultural systems that influence, and are influenced by, policy interventions, especially – but not exclusively – in the field of development and international affairs, while covering terrain as diverse as migration, human rights, environment, gender, health, law, and finance.

Learn more: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/anthropology-sociology-presentation

The International Relations/Political Science Department at the Geneva Graduate Institute offers study programmes combining intellectual rigour with a highly varied set of substantive specialties and courses.

The International Relations/Political Science Department is dedicated to training sophisticated researchers able to achieve excellence in our own scholarly discipline and connect it to other disciplines as well as to the professional world. We therefore concentrate on helping our students develop both fundamental analytical skills and in-depth specialisations.

Learn more: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/international-relations-political-science-presentation

Yesterday students got a chance to meet each others and enjoy time together by the lake 🌞
The mixer was organised by students initiatives.

Studying International History and Politics (IHP) at the Geneva Graduate Institute will give you unique intellectual skills and opportunities to study today’s international affairs and new diplomacies in their modern historical context, and to explore global challenges from various world-regional perspectives.
In the heart of International Geneva, the IHP department boasts a unique collective profile, whose combined range of expertise in global and international history and politics sets it apart from all other International Affairs and History programmes.

Learn more: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/international-history-presentation

Studying International History and Politics (IHP) at the Geneva Graduate Institute will give you unique intellectual skills and opportunities to study today’s international affairs and new diplomacies in their modern historical context, and to explore global challenges from various world-regional perspectives.
In the heart of International Geneva, the IHP department boasts a unique collective profile, whose combined range of expertise in global and international history and politics sets it apart from all other International Affairs and History programmes.

Learn more: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/international-history-presentation

Master student in the MINT programme specialising in Gender, Race and Diversity, Izel Güven discusses her work and research around adopting a shared care approach when it comes to advancing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda, while emphasising women’s participation and protection in the aftermath of armed conflicts and disasters.
👉https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/news/celebrating-care-approach-women-peace-and-security

New students have started trickling in and on Monday this week. master candidates were welcomed by the lake be their peers.

Three Geneva Graduate Institute students have been selected for the prestigious Judicial Fellowship programme at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for 2024-2025. Three of the year's fifteen Judicial Fellows are Institute students.
The fellowship allows recent law graduates to gain professional experience at the judicial organ of the United Nations.
👉https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/news/three-institute-students-selected-judicial-fellowship-icj

Ever wondered what a typical week looked like for a student almost a century ago?
Courses on topics such as international trade, the theory of international law, post-revolution diplomatic methods and the dissolution of the The Austro-Hungarian monarchy were delivered among many others in German, French and in English, Monday to Saturday.
📷 kindly provided by the UN Archives Geneva .

The 2024 edition of the Alumni Reunion is just around the corner, jam-packed with exciting events.
Join us on
📅Saturday, 14 September 2024
Register until 4 September:
https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/alumni-reunion

Meet Abhimanyu George Jain 👋 a recent PhD graduate in International Law who won the prestigious SNIS (Swiss Network for International Studies) Award 2024 for his thesis:
" Leaf: A Critical Analysis of the Law of Targeting".
"My arguments is that the law of targeting does not actually balance military necessity and humanity. Instead, humanity is a fig leaf that conceals and legitimises the pursuit of military necessity. (...) It is a tremendous honour to receive this award, and I'm especially gratified that my thesis has been recognised for its interdisciplinarity and policy relevance.
(...) After completing my thesis, I took up a position as legal adviser at the Committee of the Red Cross. This is proving to be a wonderful opportunity to develop and deploy my knowledge of the international legal regulation of warfare.

Coffee chats with Admission are an opportunity to have a casual conversation with the admissions team, ask any questions you may have, and gain valuable insights into student life.

Join us on August 14th at 15:00 CET.

Register here 👇
https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/events/prospective-student-webinar-august-2024

Discover the Outdoors Initiative !🌄
The Outdoors Initiative is a public interest association that supports students' well-being and encourages the accessibility of sports and mountains as well as the discovery of Geneva's surroundings

Fanelly Ronsin, president of the initiative for 2023-2024 and MINT student gives us some examples of activities: "In February, we organised a ski trip with 50 students to the Portes du Soleil. Last semester, we had very committed running and swimming groups, who would meet up a few times during the week to either go for a run with Ben and Jane, or for a swim with Lara. We also had a sailing day organised mid-September with a welcome apéro by the lake at the end of the day. Additionally, we organised a hike to La Dôle at the beginning of the semester, an ice-skating evening, trekking workshop, futsal and football tournament, support team to the marathon runners, movie nights, skiing days, and much more! "

Early 2024 saw the publication of nine books by Geneva Graduate Institute faculty that span the Institute's areas of expertise and provide exceptional insight on the contemporary world:
From an evaluation of the depoliticisation of the world, to a global ethnography of Afghanistan, a volume on youth sexuality in postward Britain, a consideration of the Kremlin vs the West.
👉https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/news/summer-readings-2024
👉https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/news/summer-readings-2024

📕 The Domaine Barton has undergone a complete renovation over the past two years. The renovation has rehabilitated a historic heritage and raised it to the level of quality it deserves.

Full Article
👉https://ow.ly/nHga50Stty7

🌟 Registrations are now open for our 11th Alumni Reunion! 🌟
Join us on Saturday, 14th September 2024, at the Beau-Rivage Hôtel for the gala dinner and at Domaine Barton for an open house and much more!
This is your chance to reconnect with old friends from your graduating class. We can't wait to welcome you, whether with friends, partners, family, or even clients, on this special day. 🎉
👉https://lnkd.in/e8rC7bUh

Calling all researchers working on and forced displacement in South Asia!

Submit your abstracts for our Study Day in New Delhi on 10th Jan 2025 at this link: shorturl.at/Ply7e

Deadline: 15th Sept 2024. Share widely and apply!
Geneva Graduate Institute

More information on our project Gendering Survival from the Margins: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/research-centres/gender-centre/gendering-survival-margins

The Community garden project "Jardin de la paix" is opening for the 4th year in partnership with the State of Geneva and the Rigot Refugee Centre. The project brings students and collaborators together and also to integrates the neighboring community of asylum seekers.

In the academic year 2023/24, the Institute established the Nagulendran Chair in Peace Mediation . This is the first-ever chair in Peace Mediation in Switzerland.
In 📕 read an interview with John Nagulendran, Co-founder of the Nagulendran Philanthropy Alliance.
👉 https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/news/promoting-more-peaceful-world-through-nagulendran-chair-peace-mediation

📕 The Geneva Graduate Institute is a pioneer institution when it comes to diplomacy for peace, particularly in its multilateral forms. Since its founding in 1927, the Institute has trained leaders and diplomats, and produced first-rate research and academic scholarship that has helped institutions, societies and policymakers from all parts of the world forge ahead in their sustained action for peace and prosperity.

Full Article 👉 https://ow.ly/LYv050SkP57

Check our new page on the elections taking place around the world in 2024
↘️https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/2024-Super-Election-Year

📕 From Washington, DC to Geneva: A year abroad at the Geneva Graduate Institute. Morgan Levengood Master student on exchange from American University’s School of International Service shares her experience on a interview.

👉https://ow.ly/UH0K50SrCQG

From Diplomacy to New Diplomacies: Building on History, Shaping the Future
The Institute is a pioneer when it comes to diplomacy for peace, particularly in its multilateral forms.
👉https://ow.ly/PFBK50RZRh5