United Nations Office at Geneva
Michiel Blommestijn is an experienced legal professional specializing in international criminal law, human rights, and comparative law. Currently serving as a Legal Officer at the United Nations Office at Geneva since July 2019, Michiel has previously held roles as Associate Legal Officer and Associate Appeals Counsel at the United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals from October 2015 to June 2019. Additional experience includes serving as a Consultant and Legal Advisor at Support Lawyer Online BV, intern positions at various United Nations tribunals, and pro bono advisory work for the Center for Justice and Accountability. Michiel's educational background includes advanced degrees from prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge and Utrecht University, complemented by a Graduate Diploma in Law from BPP Law School.
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United Nations Office at Geneva
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Housed at the Palais des Nations, the United Nations Office at Geneva serves as the representative office of the Secretary-General at Geneva. A focal point for multilateral diplomacy, UN Geneva services more than 8,000 meetings every year, making it one of the busiest conference centres in the world. With more than 1,600 staff, it is the biggest duty stations outside of United Nations headquarters in New York.