A huge thank you to the GSD Dean, Professor Dr. Athar Sultan-Khan for inaugurating the I&C lectures this spring semester 2022. As Special Advisor on Diplomatic Matters to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), sharing his on-field experience was enlightening to the students. Indeed, discussing “The need for a new Art of…
The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely filled the world with uncertainty for the past three years, preventing us from having a graduation ceremony and sharing that exceptional moment with our loved ones. In 2020, GSD awarded the prestigious Doctor of International Relations (honoris causa) to Her Majesty Queen Margareta and His Royal Highness Prince Radu…
As a School of Diplomacy and International Relations, GSD places at its core – cultural sharing, diversity celebration, and oneness acceptance. In this regard, each year we celebrate GSD International Day, in order to unite people, expand peace and cultivate living together for the welfare of our students, faculty, and staff.
GSD was very delighted to conclude the I&C session on December 1st with our honorable guest Gurcaten Sandhu – Non-Discrimination Programme Officer at the International Labour Organisation to discuss the “Championing LGBT+ Rights in the UN”. For the last 16 years, Gurcaten Sandhu has promoted nondiscrimination in employment and occupation, and enhanced LGBT+ rights and…
On November 17, GSD was very delighted to welcome H.E. Mrs. Teuta Agai-Demjaha, Permanent Representative of North Macedonia to the UN Office and other International Organisations in Geneva for an I&C lecture. “Women, Peace, and Security” was one of the most inspiring subjects of this I&C season. Through this lecture, GSD students have deepened their…
The Geneva School of Diplomacy would like to thank H.E. Ambassador of India, Mr.Indra Mani Pandey for visiting our campus on November 10, and sharing his wonderful career experiences with our students. Our sincere thanks to Ambassador for engaging us with his views on India and its march towards development and growth.
GSD was privileged to welcome H.E. Mrs Meirav Eilon SHAHAR for I&C session on October 13, as the first woman guest speaker, but above all as a diplomat with an impressive background. As the permanent representative of Israel to the UN office, Mrs Meirav introduced Israel’s position in the United Nations and the changing Middle…
On October 6, H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Khraishi, Permanent Observer of the state of Palestine to the UN office and International Organisations in Geneva honored us with his presence for a special I&C lecture about the Latest Developments of Human Rights Situation in Palestine. As a school of Diplomacy and International Relations, we aim to form the…
In September 2021, after more than a year of remote classes due to Covid-19, the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations was happy to reopen its doors to students, faculty, and special guests. GSD was delighted to inaugurate the Emerging Issues and Persistent Challenges (I&C) series on September 15, with Mr.Adrian Cosmin Vierita, Permanent…
A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever! This is why sports remains an important part of GSD student life. Each year we celebrate GSD Sports Day to promote physical activity in a breathtaking park that surrounds our campus. Being part of the GSD Sports Club is the best way to create connections between students but…