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100 Years of Multilateralism in Geneva: Celebrating Our History, Shaping Our Future

Join us in commemorating the importance of Geneva for multilateralism, reflecting on the accomplishments and milestones related to Geneva, and strengthening ties with Geneva and Swiss authorities. Explore the role of the UN and multilateralism, change the narrative on the League of Nations, celebrate the surviving Library and Archives, and recognize the significance of history and research for policy-making.

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100 Years of Multilateralism in Geneva: Celebrating Our History, Shaping Our Future

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  1. “100 Years of Multilateralism in Geneva” celebrations:the Archives at the core and in the lead Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert 45th SIO Meeting, Brussels, 2019

  2. From the League of Nations to the United Nations The instrument forged in Geneva whichwe transmit to the Organisation of tomorrow (…) willconstitute a pledge for the futur. M. Petitpierre, last League Assembly, April 1946

  3. From the League of Nations (1919-1946)…

  4. … to the UN at Geneva (1946-present)

  5. “100 Years of Multilateralism in Geneva” • Celebrate the importance of Geneva for multilateralism • Multilateral accomplishments and milestones related to Geneva • Reinforced ties with Geneva and Swiss authorities • Inspire the future through our history and heritage • Reflection on the role of the UN and multilateralism • Change the narrative on the League of Nations • Celebrate the Library and Archives as a surviving part of the League • Importance of history and historical research for policy-making

  6. Timeline 24 April 2019 (International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace) To 15 November 2020 (1st League Assembly)

  7. 80+ Activities • Events: • Library Talk Series on the history of multilateralism • Conferences • Library BirthdayCelebrations • Books and interactive products: • MultilateralismResearch Guide • Multilateralism Quotes Database • Personal experiences and archives platform • Artist in Residence • «Guerre et Paix» book-catalogue by Gallimard • Exhibitions: • 100 Years of Multilateral Diplomacy in Geneva - UN Geneva Museum (with Bodmer Foundation) • Archival displays alongside other events

  8. Governance and Partnerships • Centenary Coordination Committee • Secretary: Chief, Archives Management Unit • Chair, Senior Level: Director, Library • Chair, Working Level: Chief, Institutional Memory Section • Centenary Management Team • Institutional Memory Section Chief • Archives Management Unit Chief • 1 Scientific Advisor • 1 Librarian • 2 Interns • UN Partnerships • UN Geneva Departments • UN New York (ARMS – Audiovisual ) • UN Agencies and IOs Geneva • Member States • Host Country, Canton and City • Foundations: • Bodmer • Fondation pour Genève • Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation • Academia

  9. https://multilateralism100.unog.ch/

  10. Communication and Social Media #Multilateralism100

  11. Questions? centenary@un.org

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