GSD Students Volunteer at UNHCR’s Executive Committee Session
Geneva School of Diplomacy students recently volunteered during UNHCR’s Executive Committee session in Geneva, gaining valuable first-hand experience of a major multilateral meeting.
Throughout the event, the students supported the smooth running of the session while developing a deeper understanding of international cooperation and the work of UNHCR.
Following the closing session, the volunteers had the opportunity to meet the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the Head of the ExCom Secretariat, and members of the Executive Office and Governance team.
GSD is proud of the professionalism, commitment and initiative demonstrated by its students throughout this valuable experience. We thank UNHCR for continuing to provide meaningful opportunities for the next generation of diplomacy professionals.
Mr Barham Salih, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) meets UNHCR Secretariat following the closing of NHCR’s 77th Executive Committee Meeting (ExCom). ; The Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme (ExCom) is UNHCR’s main forum for discussions on refugee protection and UNHCR’s work worldwide. It brings together Member States to review UNHCR’s programmes, funding and priorities. ExCom meets annually in Geneva and provides a space for Member States to discuss key issues affecting refugees, asylum-seekers and other people in need of international protection. The discussions cover a wide range of operational and policy issues, with a focus on finding common ground and supporting UNHCR’s work to protect and assist people forced to flee. 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, making this an especially significant year for discussions around international refugee protection.Mr Barham Salih, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) meets UNHCR Secretariat following the closing of NHCR’s 77th Executive Committee Meeting (ExCom). ; The Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme (ExCom) is UNHCR’s main forum for discussions on refugee protection and UNHCR’s work worldwide. It brings together Member States to review UNHCR’s programmes, funding and priorities. ExCom meets annually in Geneva and provides a space for Member States to discuss key issues affecting refugees, asylum-seekers and other people in need of international protection. The discussions cover a wide range of operational and policy issues, with a focus on finding common ground and supporting UNHCR’s work to protect and assist people forced to flee. 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, making this an especially significant year for discussions around international refugee protection.
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