About the Geneva Charter
The Geneva Charter is a voluntary and inclusive framework that supports constructive reflection on sovereign equality in a world shaped by interdependence. It does not replace or reinterpret the United Nations Charter. It aims to complement it by offering a calm and neutral space for dialogue.
Our Purpose
The Charter provides principles that help states and institutions navigate the pressures created by global technology, finance, data, supply chains, and regulatory systems. These pressures can affect sovereignty in ways the original multilateral architecture could not anticipate. The Geneva Charter invites open reflection on these shared challenges.
Reassurance for the Diplomatic Community
Neutral — The initiative does not take positions on disputes or align with any political actor or regional grouping.
Non aligned — It belongs to no bloc and carries no geopolitical agenda.
Non political — It is not a negotiation, advocacy effort, or policy campaign.
Voluntary — No state or institution is expected to commit to any obligation.
Designed to support the UN Charter — The Geneva Charter reinforces the principles of sovereign equality and responsible international conduct found in the UN Charter. It does not challenge or compete with the multilateral system.
Open to all — The platform welcomes all states, institutions, experts, and policy communities that wish to reflect on these issues.
Why Geneva
Geneva has a long tradition of providing a neutral environment for dialogue and cooperation. It is the home of humanitarian principles, multilateral reflection, and calm diplomacy. The Geneva Charter builds on this heritage by offering a space where states and experts can consider how sovereignty functions in a deeply interconnected world.
How the Initiative Works
The Geneva Charter is not a treaty or negotiation. It is a reference framework that any government, institution, or expert can draw upon. The Secretariat coordinates research, consultations, and publication of materials that support informed discussion.
States and institutions may choose to engage in dialogue, offer comments, or simply observe the process. Every form of participation is voluntary and without political significance.