Michael Møller inaugurates the University of Geneva brand-new Master in European and International Governance: The MEIG Programme The Centre for European Legal Studies (CEJE) of the University of Geneva Law School and the Global Studies Institute (GSI) of the University of Geneva, in cooperation with the United Nations Office at Geneva jointly developed a multidisciplinary master, the Geneva Master in European and International Governance (MEIG Programme). Unique in its kind in Switzerland, the MEIG Programme is designed to provide top-level training to an international audience facing constant changes in international and European legislation, procedures and mechanisms which require careful consideration of both international and regional challenges. Therefore, the cooperation between the University of Geneva and UNOG contributes further to reinforcing the links with international organizations. Taught entirely in English, the MEIG Programme allows participants to acquire the necessary skills to understand principles, rules and mechanisms underlying international and European governance; analyse European challenges within a global context; develop a forward-looking vision including societal and political challenges; and master means of communication and negotiation techniques...

During the Graduation Ceremony of the MEIG Programme (Master of Advanced Studies in European and international governance) 2nd edition on 22nd October at 6.30 pm, Mr. David Chikvaidze, Chef de Cabinet of the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva gave a conference entitled “Challenges and Opportunities for the United Nations in an Age of Uncertainties” at the University of Geneva (Room MR070). This special event was a good occasion to discuss different issues on International Governance with our special guest.

On 31st October at 5 pm, Mr. Mr. Michael Møller, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva gave a conference entitled “The imperative of UN reform” at the University of Geneva (Room MR160) followed by a round table with H.E. Ms. Maria Nazareth Farani Azevêdo, Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Brazil; H.E. Mr. Kok Jwee Foo, Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Singapore; H.E. Ms. Elayne Whyte Gómez, Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Costa Rica; H.E. Ms. Athaliah Lesiba Molokomme, Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Botswana; H.E. Mr. Geert Muylle, Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Belgium; H.E. Ms. Miriam Shearman, Ambassador/ Deputy Permanent Representative of United Kingdom. This event was organised by the MEIG Programme (Master of Advanced Studies in European and international governance) and it was a good occasion to discuss different issues related to International Governance with our special guests.

During the Graduation Ceremony of the MEIG Programme (Master of Advanced Studies in European and international governance) 3rd edition on 26th September at 6.30 pm, Mr. Francesco Pisano, Director of the UN Library at United Nations Office at Geneva gave a conference entitled “Multilateralism and Post-Globalisation” at the University of Geneva (Room MR070). This special event was a good occasion to discuss different issues on multilateralism, cooperation, and international governance with our special guest, and the other speakers: Prof. Christine Kaddous; Director of the MEIG Programme, Prof. Bénédict Foëx, Dean of the Faculty of Law; Ms. Lidiya Grigoreva, Head of the NGO Liaison Unit, Director-General Office, UNOG; and H.E. Yannick Roulin, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UNOG.