The official magazine of international civil servants
FOCUS ON
The future of tourism? We need more innovation & diversity.
Covid has ravaged the tourism industry. But this time of upheaval can be used to reshape the industry for a promising future
Embrace breathtaking summer adventures by train
Have you ever dreamed of admiring a sensational panorama and simply enjoying the moment? Look out the window, put yourself in discovery mode and head for the train station
Retrouvez les “coups de cœur de l’été” du Kiosque culturel du CAGI à l’ONUG
Que faire cet été si vous restez dans l’arc lémanique ? L’équipe du Kiosque vous donne quelques idées d’activités de plein air, à pratiquer seul ou en famille
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Enjoy a summer staycation in Geneva
Come summer, Geneva turns into a city resort and bathes in a warm and golden atmosphere
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Quand la pandémie incite le tourisme suisse à se réinventer
Martin Nydegger, directeur de Suisse Tourisme, ambitionne de faire de son pays l’une des destinations les plus durables du...
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Discover your home city
Have you just arrived in Geneva or been living here for a while but never had time to discover the city? Then head downtown and...
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Lakeview dining for post-lockdown locals
Reignite your taste for summer with Geneva’s favourite rooftops and terraces
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We’re taking care of your mental health and well-being during Covid
What the Staff Counsellor’s Office has done for you in these abnormal times
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What do you know about the UN’s mental health strategy?
We spoke to Miguel Mourato Gordo of the UN Office of Human Resources to find out how the strategy will improve staff...
FOCUS ON
The future of tourism? We need more innovation & diversity.
Covid has ravaged the tourism industry. But this time of upheaval can be used to reshape the industry for a promising future
Embrace breathtaking summer adventures by train
Have you ever dreamed of admiring a sensational panorama and simply enjoying the moment? Look out the window, put yourself in discovery mode and head for the train station
Retrouvez les “coups de cœur de l’été” du Kiosque culturel du CAGI à l’ONUG
Que faire cet été si vous restez dans l’arc lémanique ? L’équipe du Kiosque vous donne quelques idées d’activités de plein air, à pratiquer seul ou en famille
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Enjoy a summer staycation in Geneva
Come summer, Geneva turns into a city resort and bathes in a warm and golden atmosphere
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Quand la pandémie incite le tourisme suisse à se réinventer
Martin Nydegger, directeur de Suisse Tourisme, ambitionne de faire de son pays l’une des destinations les plus durables du monde
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Discover your home city
Have you just arrived in Geneva or been living here for a while but never had time to discover the city? Then head downtown and explore!
-
Lakeview dining for post-lockdown locals
Reignite your taste for summer with Geneva’s favourite rooftops and terraces
-
We’re taking care of your mental health and well-being during Covid
What the Staff Counsellor’s Office has done for you in these abnormal times
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What do you know about the UN’s mental health strategy?
We spoke to Miguel Mourato Gordo of the UN Office of Human Resources to find out how the strategy will improve staff well-being
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
The world’s most travelled document
A brief history of early passports and Nansen certificates
Sustainable talks for sustainable actions
We spoke with Ekkehard Ernst, President of Geneva Macro Labs - a platform for networking and amplifying the concept of sustainability among public and private sector actors
UN reforms threaten public service
The UN is pushing for agile contracts in order to uberise the international civil service. Performance will be hit
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Instead of mining the deep sea let’s recycle our electronic waste
On this year’s World Ocean Day, let’s remember that our consumption of resources is inevitably linked to ocean health
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Genève, ville de guerres
La Genève internationale devrait maintenir un lien aussi direct que possible avec les réalités du monde qu’elle sert
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How education can help us out of corruption
One is the architect of the SDGs, the other is the co-negotiator of UNCAC. In this article, they discuss the value of education...
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UN-GLOBE issues a statement on the occasion of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT)
Together: Resisting, Supporting & Healing in the UN
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How I ran The Washington Post during a turbulent decade
Recently-retired Editor-in-Chief, Martin Baron, on dealing with social media, outside pressure and fake news
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We are under attack and the victim is freedom
Lockdown had just ended but the free press remains confined
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
The world’s most travelled document
A brief history of early passports and Nansen certificates
Sustainable talks for sustainable actions
We spoke with Ekkehard Ernst, President of Geneva Macro Labs – a platform for networking and amplifying the concept of sustainability among public and private sector actors
UN reforms threaten public service
The UN is pushing for agile contracts in order to uberise the international civil service. Performance will be hit
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Instead of mining the deep sea let’s recycle our electronic waste
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Genève, ville de guerres
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How education can help us out of corruption
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UN-GLOBE issues a statement on the occasion of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT)
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How I ran The Washington Post during a turbulent decade
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We are under attack and the victim is freedom
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Instead of mining the deep sea let’s recycle our electronic waste
On this year’s World Ocean Day, let’s remember that our consumption of resources is inevitably linked to ocean health
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Genève, ville de guerres
La Genève internationale devrait maintenir un lien aussi direct que possible avec les réalités du monde qu’elle sert
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How education can help us out of corruption
One is the architect of the SDGs, the other is the co-negotiator of UNCAC. In this article, they discuss the value of education in fighting corruption
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UN-GLOBE issues a statement on the occasion of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT)
Together: Resisting, Supporting & Healing in the UN
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How I ran The Washington Post during a turbulent decade
Recently-retired Editor-in-Chief, Martin Baron, on dealing with social media, outside pressure and fake news
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We are under attack and the victim is freedom
Lockdown had just ended but the free press remains confined
3 QUESTIONS
Tourism beyond the pandemic
Interview with Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization
The UN’s social peacemaker
Hany Abdel-Aziz chairs staff-management consultations. He tells us what needs to be fixed at the UN, starting with better dialogue and mobility
In the name of the Secretary-General
As spokesperson for the last three Secretaries-General, Stéphane Dujarric tells us how his job has changed
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Alayne Frankson-Wallace: The independence of the internal justice system
Interview with Ms. Alayne Frankson-Wallace, Executive Director of the Office of Administration of Justice
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Anuradha Gupta: The global Covid vaccinator
We talked to Anuradha Gupta, Deputy CEO of Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) She is a global development...
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Larbi Djacta, ICSC Chair: I am making the ICSC more transparent
UN Today recently met with Larbi Djacta, the Chair of the International Civil Service Commission, the body that recommends our...
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Lynn Nottage, playwright and screenwriter
Lynn Nottage writes about those left behind and is the first and only female playwright and a screenwriter to have won the...
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Ian Richards: Former President of CCISUA and Economist
Former President of CCISUA and Economist at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)You have been in the...
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Edouard Jay, Conseiller diplomatique à la Mission de la Suisse auprès de l’OMC et de l’AELE
Vous êtes le président du Comité directeur du Forum des maires à la CEE-ONU. Pouvez-vous nous en dire plus sur le Forum ? Les...
3 QUESTIONS
Tourism beyond the pandemic
Interview with Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization
The UN’s social peacemaker
Hany Abdel-Aziz chairs staff-management consultations. He tells us what needs to be fixed at the UN, starting with better dialogue and mobility
In the name of the Secretary-General
As spokesperson for the last three Secretaries-General, Stéphane Dujarric tells us how his job has changed
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Alayne Frankson-Wallace: The independence of the internal justice system
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Anuradha Gupta: The global Covid vaccinator
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Larbi Djacta, ICSC Chair: I am making the ICSC more transparent
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Lynn Nottage, playwright and screenwriter
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Ian Richards: Former President of CCISUA and Economist
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Edouard Jay, Conseiller diplomatique à la Mission de la Suisse auprès de l’OMC et de l’AELE
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Alayne Frankson-Wallace: The independence of the internal justice system
Interview with Ms. Alayne Frankson-Wallace, Executive Director of the Office of Administration of Justice
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Anuradha Gupta: The global Covid vaccinator
We talked to Anuradha Gupta, Deputy CEO of Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) She is a global development leader with a proven track record for transformational impact at both the...
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Larbi Djacta, ICSC Chair: I am making the ICSC more transparent
UN Today recently met with Larbi Djacta, the Chair of the International Civil Service Commission, the body that recommends our salaries and conditions of service.You were elected chair of the ICSC,...
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Lynn Nottage, playwright and screenwriter
Lynn Nottage writes about those left behind and is the first and only female playwright and a screenwriter to have won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama ….twice! What do you see as the root causes of...
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Ian Richards: Former President of CCISUA and Economist
Former President of CCISUA and Economist at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)You have been in the staff representation since 2009 and have occupied many functions such...
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Edouard Jay, Conseiller diplomatique à la Mission de la Suisse auprès de l’OMC et de l’AELE
Vous êtes le président du Comité directeur du Forum des maires à la CEE-ONU. Pouvez-vous nous en dire plus sur le Forum ? Les villes ont ces dernières décennies acquis une visibilité et une...
INSIDE VIEW
For working mothers, flexibility is everything
Gender equality should allow women to fulfil their professional, personal and family commitments without being forced to make hard choices
Inclusion and diversity: Racial equity in the United Nations and beyond
“Wherever we see racism, we must condemn it without reservation, without hesitation, without qualification” (António Guterres, UN Secretary-General).
The UN is a beacon for translators around the world
Adapting to adopted cultures: how it feels to move from a private sector translation job to the UN
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Is there a career development for YPP staff members at the UN?
Some suggestions on the way forward
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UN’s new harassment policy: You win some, you lose some
In September 2019, the United Nations adopted a new policy on discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, and abuse...
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Trade, fun and banter – two guys and their podcast
Rob Skidmore and Ardian Mollabeciri from ITC on their new podcast, Tradesplaining
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Zoom won’t make UN internships fair, stipends will
Remote unpaid internships should not become the “new normal”, says Fair Internship Initiative (FII)
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UN Geneva wins social media award second time in a row
What is the formula of @UNGeneva social media’s success in recent years?
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How the UN is vaccinating staff in 152 countries
We interview Christian Saunders on the massive task of vaccinating UN field staff and peacekeepers.
INSIDE VIEW
For working mothers, flexibility is everything
Gender equality should allow women to fulfil their professional, personal and family commitments without being forced to make hard choices
Inclusion and diversity: Racial equity in the United Nations and beyond
“Wherever we see racism, we must condemn it without reservation, without hesitation, without qualification” (António Guterres, UN Secretary-General).
The UN is a beacon for translators around the world
Adapting to adopted cultures: how it feels to move from a private sector translation job to the UN
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Is there a career development for YPP staff members at the UN?
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UN’s new harassment policy: You win some, you lose some
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Trade, fun and banter – two guys and their podcast
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Zoom won’t make UN internships fair, stipends will
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UN Geneva wins social media award second time in a row
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How the UN is vaccinating staff in 152 countries
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Is there a career development for YPP staff members at the UN?
Some suggestions on the way forward
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UN’s new harassment policy: You win some, you lose some
In September 2019, the United Nations adopted a new policy on discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, and abuse of authority (ST/SGB/2019/8), which replaced a decade old...
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Trade, fun and banter – two guys and their podcast
Rob Skidmore and Ardian Mollabeciri from ITC on their new podcast, Tradesplaining
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Zoom won’t make UN internships fair, stipends will
Remote unpaid internships should not become the “new normal”, says Fair Internship Initiative (FII)
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UN Geneva wins social media award second time in a row
What is the formula of @UNGeneva social media’s success in recent years?
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How the UN is vaccinating staff in 152 countries
We interview Christian Saunders on the massive task of vaccinating UN field staff and peacekeepers.
DIPLOMACY
Meet ambassador of Uzbekistan: Ulugbek Lapasov
Ambassador to the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the UN Office and other International Organizations in Geneva
Meet Tatiana Molcean, Moldova’s multi-tasking ambassador
Permanent representatives run diplomatic missions, but they are also human rights defenders, trade
facilitators and cultural ambassadors
Interview with San Marino’s Ambassador Marcello Beccari
He tells us about his unique country and an initiative that will benefit UN retirees
DIPLOMACY
Meet ambassador of Uzbekistan: Ulugbek Lapasov
Ambassador to the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the UN Office and other International Organizations in Geneva
Meet Tatiana Molcean, Moldova’s multi-tasking ambassador
Permanent representatives run diplomatic missions, but they are also human rights defenders, trade
facilitators and cultural ambassadors
Interview with San Marino’s Ambassador Marcello Beccari
He tells us about his unique country and an initiative that will benefit UN retirees
UN MEMORIES
Tous égaux, mais certains plus que d’autres
Comment le personnel local des Nations Unies en Chine a accédé au statut de fonctionnaire international ?
Living to tell the tale when defending ILO standards
It is the unexpected that changes and forges our lives
Le drapeau de l’ONU en guise de bouclier
Quand je faisais partie de la mission de l’ONU au Nicaragua, l’ONU bénéficiait d’un vrai prestige
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The coordinated UN
Never give up because great things take time
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Working globally… living locally
A retired “frontalier” recalls how living in France and working in Geneva illustrates what the United Nations is all about I...
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Chronicle of an unforeseen international career
From a small town in Colombia to advising the world on how to handle quality issues in international trade. My UN Experience:...
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What I learned at the UN in four lessons
All and each one of my forty years of professional life were devoted to multilateral cooperation, including serving at UNCTAD...
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Advocating labour standards in the neoliberal era
I worked for the International Labour Organization (ILO) from 1986 to 2001. I started at the ILO’s International Institute for...
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De Nuremberg en 1946 à Genève en 2020: La vie longue et multiple d’un ancien de l’ONU
C’est difficile de résumer une longue vie. Ce n’est pas la durée de la vie qui complique l’exercice, mais les surprises, les...
UN MEMORIES
Tous égaux, mais certains plus que d’autres
Comment le personnel local des Nations Unies en Chine a accédé au statut de fonctionnaire international ?
Living to tell the tale when defending ILO standards
It is the unexpected that changes and forges our lives
Le drapeau de l’ONU en guise de bouclier
Quand je faisais partie de la mission de l’ONU au Nicaragua, l’ONU bénéficiait d’un vrai prestige
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The coordinated UN
Never give up because great things take time
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Working globally… living locally
A retired “frontalier” recalls how living in France and working in Geneva illustrates what the United Nations is all about I first came to Geneva almost 50 years ago on mission from New York. The...
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Chronicle of an unforeseen international career
From a small town in Colombia to advising the world on how to handle quality issues in international trade. My UN Experience: It is never too late or is it? I joined the International Trade Centre...
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What I learned at the UN in four lessons
All and each one of my forty years of professional life were devoted to multilateral cooperation, including serving at UNCTAD from 1999 to 2014, when I retired and decided, stubbornly, to continue...
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Advocating labour standards in the neoliberal era
I worked for the International Labour Organization (ILO) from 1986 to 2001. I started at the ILO’s International Institute for Social Studies in charge of a research programme called “Labour...
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De Nuremberg en 1946 à Genève en 2020: La vie longue et multiple d’un ancien de l’ONU
C’est difficile de résumer une longue vie. Ce n’est pas la durée de la vie qui complique l’exercice, mais les surprises, les défis, les opportunités qui me guettaient constamment et changeaient son...
CULTURE
Patrick Chappatte: Cancel culture has gone too far
Celebrity Geneva-based political cartoonist Patrick Chappatte on how he became a cartoonist and why the media needs to stand up to cancel culture
The collections of the History of Science Museum
A starting place for stories…
Bodmer Foundation’s Berchtold: Our city is filled with museums – and International Geneva has something to do with it
The Martin Bodmer Foundation, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts an unobstructed view of international Geneva from its hilltop perch in the commune of Cologny from where it welcomes book-lovers and other discerning visitors to its museum and library.
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Protéger et renforcer l’offre culturelle à Genève
Face à un contexte très difficile, le maire de Genève, Sami Kanaan, déploie une belle énergie pour préserver et dynamiser la...
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Jazz: Isn’t this a lovely day?
UN Today sounds out Mathieu Jaton, CEO of Montreux Jazz Festival, as April brings International Jazz Day
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Le Kiosque Culturel du CAGI à l’ONUG a 20 ans!
Comme on le dit souvent, la découverte et l'intégration dans une nouvelle ville passent aussi par la culture. Genève est une...
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Will we enjoy opera and ballet in 2021?
A conversation with Aviel Cahn, General Director of the Grand Théâtre de Genève It is an uncertain exercise, but definitely...
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Remembering Quino, creator of Mafalda, the girl who wanted to join the UN
¡Paren el mundo que me quiero bajar! Although for many years this famous sentence has been wrongly attributed to Mafalda, it...
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Nos suggestions de lecture sur le racisme
Le chant des revenants Jesmyn Ward Pivot du roman, Jojo, 13 ans, vit dans une petite ville du Mississipi. Il est né d’un homme...
CULTURE
Patrick Chappatte: Cancel culture has gone too far
Celebrity Geneva-based political cartoonist Patrick Chappatte on how he became a cartoonist and why the media needs to stand up to cancel culture
The collections of the History of Science Museum
A starting place for stories…
Bodmer Foundation’s Berchtold: Our city is filled with museums – and International Geneva has something to do with it
The Martin Bodmer Foundation, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts an unobstructed view of international Geneva from its hilltop perch in the commune of Cologny from where it welcomes book-lovers and other discerning visitors to its museum and library.
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Protéger et renforcer l’offre culturelle à Genève
Face à un contexte très difficile, le maire de Genève, Sami Kanaan, déploie une belle énergie pour préserver et dynamiser la culture de la ville
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Jazz: Isn’t this a lovely day?
UN Today sounds out Mathieu Jaton, CEO of Montreux Jazz Festival, as April brings International Jazz Day
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Le Kiosque Culturel du CAGI à l’ONUG a 20 ans!
Comme on le dit souvent, la découverte et l'intégration dans une nouvelle ville passent aussi par la culture. Genève est une cité où le rayonnement culturel et les échanges interculturels foisonnent...
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Will we enjoy opera and ballet in 2021?
A conversation with Aviel Cahn, General Director of the Grand Théâtre de Genève It is an uncertain exercise, but definitely worth it. Do you have an idea how the pandemic has affected the theatre?...
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Remembering Quino, creator of Mafalda, the girl who wanted to join the UN
¡Paren el mundo que me quiero bajar! Although for many years this famous sentence has been wrongly attributed to Mafalda, it fits the purpose for the beginning of our story. For indeed on September...
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Nos suggestions de lecture sur le racisme
Le chant des revenants Jesmyn Ward Pivot du roman, Jojo, 13 ans, vit dans une petite ville du Mississipi. Il est né d’un homme blanc, Michael, et d’une femme noire, Léonie. Accro à la cocaïne, sa...
LEISURE
Thermal baths and masks – wellness during the pandemic
Faced with a myriad of restrictions, how has the pandemic affected the operations of Geneva’s wellness centers and what do they think of the United Nations?
Where diplomacy’s secrets lie
Its location, its anecdotes, its role. A place where diplomacy disrobes. A short talk with Jürgen Kreipl, Director of InterContinental Geneva
Fun for all the family at UN Beach this summer
Forget complicated international travel. Come enjoy our sunloungers, paddleboards, bar and more
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Bienvenue à bord de la Compagnie Générale de Navigation
Depuis plus d’un an, nous naviguons à vue. La crise sanitaire semble avoir modifié la ligne d’horizon et des entreprises...
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La Pastorale. La maison du CAGI’ : entre patrimoine local et Genève Internationale
Construite entre 1831 et 1836 par l'architecte Marc-François Brolliet pour l'officier Eugène de Budé, La Pastorale constitue...
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From the Pandemic to the League of Cities
An interview with Lord Foster, Architect, Founder and Executive Chairman of Foster + Partners and President of the Norman Foster...
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Juntos, pero no revueltos. La Semana del Español se reinventa.
A famous choreographer once said that art is the only way to run away without leaving home. These words have proved to be...
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À vos agendas
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_text] Après une crise sanitaire qui a touché la vie culturelle de plein fouet, les...
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Frères et sœurs : les grands oubliés de la maladie
Des récits « émouvants, douloureux, troublants, tendres, drôles, poignants, toujours uniques ». Ils sont douze. Douze jeunes qui...
LEISURE
Thermal baths and masks – wellness during the pandemic
Faced with a myriad of restrictions, how has the pandemic affected the operations of Geneva’s wellness centers and what do they think of the United Nations?
Where diplomacy’s secrets lie
Its location, its anecdotes, its role. A place where diplomacy disrobes. A short talk with Jürgen Kreipl, Director of InterContinental Geneva
Fun for all the family at UN Beach this summer
Forget complicated international travel. Come enjoy our sunloungers, paddleboards, bar and more
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Bienvenue à bord de la Compagnie Générale de Navigation
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La Pastorale. La maison du CAGI’ : entre patrimoine local et Genève Internationale
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From the Pandemic to the League of Cities
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Juntos, pero no revueltos. La Semana del Español se reinventa.
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À vos agendas
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Frères et sœurs : les grands oubliés de la maladie
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Bienvenue à bord de la Compagnie Générale de Navigation
Depuis plus d’un an, nous naviguons à vue. La crise sanitaire semble avoir modifié la ligne d’horizon et des entreprises coulent, mais pas la CGN
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La Pastorale. La maison du CAGI’ : entre patrimoine local et Genève Internationale
Construite entre 1831 et 1836 par l'architecte Marc-François Brolliet pour l'officier Eugène de Budé, La Pastorale constitue avant tout le séjour estival d'une famille patricienne genevoise. Le...
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From the Pandemic to the League of Cities
An interview with Lord Foster, Architect, Founder and Executive Chairman of Foster + Partners and President of the Norman Foster Foundation On 6 October Lord Foster opened the first UN Forum of...
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Juntos, pero no revueltos. La Semana del Español se reinventa.
A famous choreographer once said that art is the only way to run away without leaving home. These words have proved to be particularly true during the COVID-19 pandemic. Who hasn’t gone, while in a...
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À vos agendas
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_text] Après une crise sanitaire qui a touché la vie culturelle de plein fouet, les manifestations culturelles reprennent peu à peu en cette rentrée, et invitent le...
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Frères et sœurs : les grands oubliés de la maladie
Des récits « émouvants, douloureux, troublants, tendres, drôles, poignants, toujours uniques ». Ils sont douze. Douze jeunes qui parlent après des années à taire leur désarroi de se sentir relégués...
HEALTH
What are you willing to change to avoid surgery?
Vascular problems can be solved, but they can also be prevented. We spoke to Dr. Jean-Michel Zabot, vascular surgeon at Clinique de Genolier
Les vertus de l’Ayurveda
Médecine traditionnelle de l’Inde, l’Ayurveda n’est pas qu’un système de santé, c’est aussi un art de vivre
After the Covid don’t forget your flu jab
The flu vaccine is preventive and well-known while Covid is reactive and uncertain. We spoke to Dr Pierre Olivier Lang from Clinique de Genolier
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L’ambassadrice de la terre qui guérit
Docteure Jade Allègre : un prénom minéral, un nom joyeux, une énergie débordante, une détermination sans faille
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Obesity is a heavy but not impossible challenge
Obesity specialist Dr. Yasmine Rassam-Hasso tells us the best ways how to lose weight and get healthy
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Bienfaits thérapeutiques de la réalité virtuelle
UN Today a eu l’occasion de discuter avec la Dr Sarah De Cupis, Spécialiste FMH en Anesthésiologie et Médecine intensive à...
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Endometriosis: how do we raise awareness of this condition?
A chronic pain that affects women of reproductive age. An interview with Dr. Seidler clears up all doubts There are as many...
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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: when sleeping makes you sick
Do you snore and wake up not feeling rested despite a full night’s sleep? Do you experience morning headaches and excessive...
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Hip and knee replacement: benefits of computer-assisted surgery
Hip and knee replacements are among the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures and their number continues to grow...
HEALTH
What are you willing to change to avoid surgery?
Vascular problems can be solved, but they can also be prevented. We spoke to Dr. Jean-Michel Zabot, vascular surgeon at Clinique de Genolier
Les vertus de l’Ayurveda
Médecine traditionnelle de l’Inde, l’Ayurveda n’est pas qu’un système de santé, c’est aussi un art de vivre
After the Covid don’t forget your flu jab
The flu vaccine is preventive and well-known while Covid is reactive and uncertain. We spoke to Dr Pierre Olivier Lang from Clinique de Genolier
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L’ambassadrice de la terre qui guérit
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Obesity is a heavy but not impossible challenge
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Bienfaits thérapeutiques de la réalité virtuelle
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Endometriosis: how do we raise awareness of this condition?
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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: when sleeping makes you sick
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Hip and knee replacement: benefits of computer-assisted surgery
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L’ambassadrice de la terre qui guérit
Docteure Jade Allègre : un prénom minéral, un nom joyeux, une énergie débordante, une détermination sans faille
-
Obesity is a heavy but not impossible challenge
Obesity specialist Dr. Yasmine Rassam-Hasso tells us the best ways how to lose weight and get healthy
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Bienfaits thérapeutiques de la réalité virtuelle
UN Today a eu l’occasion de discuter avec la Dr Sarah De Cupis, Spécialiste FMH en Anesthésiologie et Médecine intensive à Genolier
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Endometriosis: how do we raise awareness of this condition?
A chronic pain that affects women of reproductive age. An interview with Dr. Seidler clears up all doubts There are as many forms of the disease as there are women: the treatment will be...
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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: when sleeping makes you sick
Do you snore and wake up not feeling rested despite a full night’s sleep? Do you experience morning headaches and excessive daytime sleepiness? If so, you are probably suffering from obstructive...
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Hip and knee replacement: benefits of computer-assisted surgery
Hip and knee replacements are among the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures and their number continues to grow worldwide. Significant improvements in implant design and materials have been...
LIFESTYLE
Les Mouettes Genevoises: laissez les vous porter
Cheval, escargot, mouche puis mouette et filets de perche: c’est le plaisir qui compte pour traverser le lac à vol d’oiseau sans en perdre une miette
L’économie circulaire selon Nespresso
Les dosettes de café sont accusées de générer des tonnes de déchets. De grandes enseignes, comme le leader mondial Nespresso, développent le recyclage
LIFESTYLE
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Les dosettes de café sont accusées de générer des tonnes de déchets. De grandes enseignes, comme le leader mondial Nespresso, développent le recyclage
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The previously inaccessible space behind the ILO will be the site of a transitional urban project called the Jardin des Nations
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Virtual meetings are here to stay, as a community, let's professionalize how we show up online so that we can make our messages matter
NGOs reinvent themselves with Covid but fear for the future
NGOs’ programmes have been severely disrupted by COVID-19, yet budgets and employment have been
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De nouveaux appartements pour la Genève Internationale
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The UN anti-impunity framework: A critical appraisal
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Making the world a better place, one speech at a time
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Merci d’avoir égayé nos journées pendant tant d’années…
Le départ de 9 employés d’Eldora qui travaillaient au Palais ou dans ses annexes n’est pas passé inaperçu
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The Jardin des Nations: A dynamic place for local life
The previously inaccessible space behind the ILO will be the site of a transitional urban project called the Jardin des Nations
Virtual meetings are here to stay: It’s time to professionalize
Virtual meetings are here to stay, as a community, let’s professionalize how we show up online so that we can make our messages matter
NGOs reinvent themselves with Covid but fear for the future
NGOs’ programmes have been severely disrupted by COVID-19, yet budgets and employment have been
preserved for now, according to a recent survey of NGOs
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De nouveaux appartements pour la Genève Internationale
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Geneva Youth Call : faire entendre la voix de la jeunesse
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Brexit – quel impact sur les entités de la Genève internationale
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The UN anti-impunity framework: A critical appraisal
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Making the world a better place, one speech at a time
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Merci d’avoir égayé nos journées pendant tant d’années…
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De nouveaux appartements pour la Genève Internationale
Les employés de la Genève internationale bénéficieront bientôt d’une nouvelle offre locative
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Geneva Youth Call : faire entendre la voix de la jeunesse
Notre projet a vu le jour lors de la commémoration des 75 ans de l’ONU, à laquelle la jeunesse internationale était invitée à participer. Avec l’appui de l’Université de Genève (UNIGE), nous avons...
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Brexit – quel impact sur les entités de la Genève internationale
Les Britanniques sont directement concernés par la sortie du Royaume-Uni de l’Union européenne
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The UN anti-impunity framework: A critical appraisal
A review of the debate on the possibilities and the limits the United Nations principles to combat impunity
-
Making the world a better place, one speech at a time
Our existing model of public speaking is outdated. It’s time to find new ways of connecting with our audiences
-
Merci d’avoir égayé nos journées pendant tant d’années…
Le départ de 9 employés d’Eldora qui travaillaient au Palais ou dans ses annexes n’est pas passé inaperçu
