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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Geneva is the Swiss city that serves as the principal European headquarters of the United Nations and the hub of multilateral diplomacy, humanitarian law, and global health governance.
- Which major international organisations are headquartered in Geneva?
- What are the Geneva Conventions and when were they adopted?
- How should candidates distinguish the Geneva Conventions from the Geneva Protocol?
- Why is Geneva a preferred venue for diplomacy?

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