The “Private Tour of the Palais des Nations” event was a huge success, marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the League of Nations (the predecessor to the UN)!
Against this historical backdrop, ASAGE offered its alumni a private tour of the Palais des Nations, followed by an interactive lecture with Mr. Francisco Pisano (Head of the UN Library in Geneva).
Organized by Jérôme Sauvegrain (AgroParisTech), this flagship event brought together 120 people and will be a memorable experience for all participants!
In groups of about twenty people, accompanied by guides, we toured the United Nations headquarters in Geneva and explored several symbolic locations, such as the Human Rights Chamber, the Council Chamber, and the General Assembly Hall, where important negotiations and meetings have been held and continue to be held today.
As the sun set, the tour continued on the rooftops of the Palais des Nations, offering a magnificent view of the Geneva harbor, Lake Geneva, and the Alps!
Next, Mr. Francisco Pisano spoke about the history and challenges of multilateralism and the key role of the UN as the “conscience” of the nations. He was happy to answer our questions, which helped us understand the UN’s current challenges as well as its role in the age of e-diplomacy!
Finally, all the alumni were able to get together and enjoy a wonderful opportunity to socialize over cocktails.
