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Established in September 2020, the South East European Initiative is a student-led initiative created under the auspices of the Graduate Institute Student Association (GISA), with the aim to promote the unique and diverse regions of Southern, Eastern and Southeastern Europe and their cultural, historical, economic, environmental and political particularities, as well as their relevance in the context of Europe and wider. The initiative is of open character, and we encourage everyone with an interest in Southern, Eastern or Southeastern Europe to join us.

A  student-run  initiative  created  in  2013  by  a  group  of students of the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID) to promote the presence of Latin America through academic, social, and professional activities within IHEID.

The Student Initiative on Asia, or SIA, is an initiative by the students of The Graduate Institute, Geneva that caters to all students from Asia and those who have a great interest in the Asian heritage, language, and culture. SIA, being one of the most active student initiatives in Geneva, serves as an avenue for students and like-minded individuals to further their understanding on Asia and to network and collaborate with projects and activities for the development and deeper appreciation of the Asian society in general. 

The Afrique Students Association (ASA) was founded during the 2014/15 academic year as the predominant association for students interested in African at the Graduate Institute. It is open to all students (irrespective of nationality) with a passion for/ interest in the African continent. 

The Middle East and North Africa Initiative is a student-led initiative at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. It brings together not only students from the Middle East and North Africa region but also anyone who is interested in the region no matter where they come from. The MENA Initiative provides a platform for discussion and debate on the multiple and complex challenges, conflicts and transformations taking place in the Middle East and North Africa region. At the same time, it strives to showcase the diversity in the region and to introduce various aspects of its rich history and culture.