Mission and Goals

Our three main aims are to improve:

The Professional Welfare of Interns

Campaigning to improve working conditions, and seeking fair remuneration.

• Diversifying the accessibility of internship programmes, thereby improving the internship experience and increasing the participation of developing nations.
• Generating networks and opportunities for professional development.
• Achieving this through constructive dialogue with international organizations.

Life Beyond Work

• Continuing and improving interns’ social events like GIA Drinks and GIA Lunches.
• Sharing knowledge on housing, meals at UN organizations, job opportunities etc.
• Strengthening the existing community of interns in Geneva.
• Providing a point of contact for interns with difficulties.

Continuity and a Lasting Institution

• Many previous initiatives have been started by interns, but the fact that we move on so quickly means that they are soon forgotten and no longer pursued.
• Having a formal association will help passing experience and information from one generation of interns to the next.