Founded in 1976, the Diplomatic Club of Geneva is an independent and non­political association under the patronage of the Federal and Geneva authorities as well as of the Office of the United Nations in Geneva. It aims at bringing together the members of the international community, stimulating exchanges among them and strengthening the link between local and international Geneva. Its over 800 members include ambassadors, consuls general, heads of international organizations, NGOs and multinational corporations, politicians and Geneva personalities.