Geneva Graduate Institute

75 years of the Refugee Convention.
Professor Vincent Chetail, Director of the Global Migration Centre, marks the anniversary with a new essay published with Opinio Juris, as part of a global symposium convened by UNHCR.
As he writes, the Refugee Convention is "neither a relic of the past nor a panacea for the future. It is an imperfect instrument for an imperfect world." Seventy-five years on, the moral clarity that produced it is more needed, not less.

Read more 👉 https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/news/turbulent-destiny-refugee-convention

Professor Fuad Zarbiyev, Professor of International Law at the Geneva Graduate Institute, has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Committee for the period of 2027-2030.
His term begins on 1 January 2027.
A long-standing member of the Institute's community, Fuad Zarbiyev is also a Faculty Associate at the Global Governance Centre and Programme Director of the LL.M. in International Law.

Read more 👉 https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/news/professor-fuad-zarbiyev-elected-human-rights-committee

As part of the Director’s Global Leadership for Peace Series, the Institute hosted Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency, an alumnus of the Institute and one of five candidates to be the Next UN SG.

In his keynote address, Rafael Grossi reflected on the critical importance of multilateral organisations and the leadership required to ensure their continued relevance and effectiveness in a rapidly changing global landscape.
Grossi addressed the necessity of reform in bringing the United Nations “back to the table” in key international negotiations and cutting through silos in order to remind the world that the UN is more than a verification agency. Concretely, he spoke of the need for hashtag and gave examples of how the IAEA has gone from having 28% women when he became Director General to 53% today.

The opening remarks were delivered by Director Marie Laure SALLES, followed by Professor Grégoire Mallard's introduction, evoking Grossi's time at the Institute and his more than forty years of experience in nuclear hashtag .

Watch the event recording now:
https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/news/importance-multilateral-organisations-how-they-and-their-leaders-can-step

SAVE THE DATE 📌
Mark your calendars for the 13th Alumni Reunion, taking place on Saturday 12 September 2026, at the Maison de la paix in the afternoon and at the President Wilson Hotel in the evening.
A great opportunity to reconnect with old friends, classmates, and the wider Graduate Institute community.

Reach out to your graduating class and start planning your reunion!
Registration opens soon via the Alumni Portal.

👉 https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/alumni-reunion

Cédric Dupont, professeur de au Geneva Graduate Institute, était l’invité de La Matinale sur RTS pour analyser les enjeux du moment, avec un focus sur les discussions en cours au et leurs implications pour la gouvernance internationale.

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L'invité de La Matinale - Cédric Dupont, professeur de relations internationales à l'IHEID à Genève - Play RTS Play RTS vous permet de visionner ou d'écouter de nombreuses émissions tv ou radio, quand et aussi souvent que vous le souhaitez.

L’Institut a appris avec tristesse le décès de Jean Ziegler, survenu le 10 juin 2026 à Genève, à l’âge de 92 ans. Sociologue, professeur et figure majeure de la vie intellectuelle et politique suisse, il a été l’un des premiers enseignants de l'Institut Africain de Genève qui deviendra l'IUED. Le Geneva Graduate Institute salue aujourd’hui la mémoire de Jean Ziegler et rend hommage à une personnalité courageuse, intègre et profondément humaine.

https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/news/hommage-jean-ziegler-1934-2026-figure-majeure-de-linstitut-africain-de-geneve

Curious about where a degree in International History & Politics at the Geneva Graduate Institute can take you?

Join us for an online conversation with IHP alumni Sophie Moosmann (MA ’24) and Trevin Stratton (PhD ’13), who will share how their studies at the Geneva Graduate Institute helped shape careers in diplomacy, public policy and business consulting.

The session will also feature an overview of the IHP programme, insights into its structure, and the opportunity to hear directly from Programme Head Cyrus Schayegh and the admissions team.

Whether you are considering applying or simply want to learn more about the alumni community, this is your opportunity to ask questions, gain insider perspectives, and connect from anywhere in the world.

Tuesday, 16 June 2026
1:00–2:00 PM CET
Link 👉 https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/events/business-government-and-beyond-your-career-degree-international-history

Thinking about a future in global policy, diplomacy, or international affairs?
Meet Head of Admissions Michal Sela in person for an engaging conversation on graduate studies in policy and international affairs, next week in

🫸 Warsaw 📅 15th June, 7pm: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/events/prospective-students-warsaw-reception
followed by
🫸 Berlin: 📅 16th June, 7:00 https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/events/prospective-students-berlin-reception

Explore our programmes, gain insights into the admission process, and discover how a degree in global affairs can open doors to impactful international careers across diplomacy, public service, NGOs and beyond.

Register to attend and see all upcoming opportunities to connect with us: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/meet-us