Research Guides: Multilateralism: Selected Resources

International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace (24 April)
On 12 December 2018, the General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring 24 April as the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace.
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace: Resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

NEW and Featured Resources

A Breakthrough for People and Planet: Effective and Inclusive Global Governance for Today and the Future by High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism
Publication Date: 2023
In 2022, the United Nations Secretary-General appointed a High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism (HLAB) to identify concrete, actionable recommendations that support a radical shift in international cooperation for the resolution of shared global challenges and the advancement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This report is the result of these efforts.
Multi-What? A short guide on multilateralism and its role in our daily lives by UN Geneva
Publication Date: 2021
Why it Matters: 75 milestones in international cooperation by Dag Hammarskjöld Library
Publication Date: 2020
Our Common Agenda by United Nations Secretary-General
ISBN: 9789211014464
Publication Date: 2021

Journey to the Summit of the Future: Our Common Agenda and Long-Term Sustainability
Watch the event.
This year, more than ever, unity is a prerequisite for success. COP28, and the first Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement, can be the turning point we need on climate action over this critical decade.
Knowledge and Learning Commons, UN Geneva in collaboration with SDG Lab, 20 July 2023
The Summit of the Future

Database of Quotations on Multilateralism

On the occasion of the centenary of the League of Nations, the UN Library Geneva has launched a database of quotations on topics related to multilateralism.

Official Documents and Statements

Resolutions on Multilateralism:

Reports on Multilateralism:

Speeches on Multilateralism:

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Multilateralism in Geneva

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Genève Internationale
A project of the Service de la Genève internationale of the Republic and State of Geneva.
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UN Geneva Video Playlist - The Role of Multilateral Diplomacy in Today's World

How has multilateral diplomacy made a difference in their careers? And how do they feel multilateral diplomacy plays a role in achieving the goals of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda? Listen to the Permanent Representatives of Botwana, Costa Rica, India, Moldova and the Netherlands to the United Nations in Geneva, as well as Switzerland’s and Germany's Youth Delegates, talk about how they have experienced the impact of multilateral diplomacy and why it is remains particularly relevant today.

“100 years of multilateralism in Geneva”
«100 ans de multilatéralisme à Genève»

Learning Opportunities

UNITAR Courses on Multilateral Diplomacy "Strengthening multilateralism to foster dialogue and effective diplomatic solutions." The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) provides innovative learning solutions to individuals, organizations and institutions to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for shaping a better future.
Genève Internationale trainings portal
Interntional Organizations Lecture Series, UN Audiovisual Library of International Law
DiPLO Foundation course catalogue "Towards more inclusive and effective diplomacy." Diplo is a non-profit foundation established by the governments of Malta and Switzerland. Diplo works to increase the role of small and developing states, and to improve global governance and international policy development.

Past UN Library Geneva Learning Events on Multilateralism: