Shape the Future with the UN: Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Graduate Study Programme Are you a young changemaker eager to shape the future? The United Nations Graduate Study Programme 2025 is your gateway to experiencing international diplomacy, networking with global leaders, and diving deep into critical global challenges all in Geneva, the heart of global cooperation! The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) is now accepting applications for its 63rd Graduate Study Programme (GSP), scheduled from June 30 to July 11, 2025. This esteemed two-week summer seminar offers postgraduate students a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of the United Nations system and the broader landscape of international relations in Geneva. Programme Overview The 2025 GSP centers on the theme: "UN80: United for a Better Future," commemorating the United Nations' 80th anniversary. Participants will engage in: Morning Lectures : Sessions led by UN representati...
Global Passport Ranking for Power and Privileges Henley Passport Index 2023 Source: visualspace/Getty Images For the first time in five years, Japan has lost its top ranking on the Henley Passport Index and now holds the third position. The latest rankings, which rely on exclusive and official data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), reveal that Singapore has claimed the coveted title of the world's most powerful passport. Singaporean citizens can now travel to an impressive 192 destinations out of 227 worldwide without the need for a visa. Meanwhile, Germany, Italy, and Spain have climbed to the second spot, granting visa-free access to 190 destinations. Joining the ranks of Austria, Finland, France, Luxembourg, South Korea, and Sweden, Japanese passport holders now share the third position, enjoying access to 189 destinations without requiring a prior visa. Exploring the links between visa-free access and openness Henley & Partners conducted exclusive res...